What to Wear to Summer's Biggest Concerts

Vogue

a day ago

Summer is finally here! And while the season promises plenty of gloriously sunny days spent at the park or beach, it's the upcoming tours that have us especially excited.
Many of the music world's biggest stars are going on the road over the next few months—and some A-list acts have already kicked off their shows. Beyoncé, for one, has been bringing her stellar Americana-meets-western style to the stage with the ongoing Cowboy Carter Tour. Other performers to look forward to this summer? Notable names like Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Blackpink, and many more. (Start saving those coins for tickets!)
Half the fun of attending a concert, though, is finding the perfect outfit to wear to a show. You simply can't attend Gaga's Mayhem Ball without an edgy, Mother Monster-worthy look. If the thematic fashions have you stressed, fear not: Vogue is rounding up the best summer tours, and what to wear to them. Consider it one less thing you have to stress about—so that you can focus entirely on scream-singing to your favorite songs the night of.
Below, see this summer's biggest tours—and what to wear to them.
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour
The vibe: Elevated country-western style. Think: Lots of fringe, denim, and leather. For a modern take on the look, consider a fringed jacket with your summer cut-offs, and punctuate it with your go-to cowboy boots and brimmed hat.
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Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball
The vibe: Edgy, Mother Monster-worthy fashions in moody shades of red and black. For some Gaga-inspired styling, consider wearing a black slip dress over leather pants or leggings. Look for accessories such as a chunky combat boot and pearl detailing. Abra-cada-bra!
Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour
The vibe: Baggy, menswear-inspired fits with sporty accents. Billie has that expert ability to pull off extremely oversized clothing—and you can too, with a snazzy button-up shirt and basketball shorts. Don't forget a tie and a pair of customary Air Jordans.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour
The vibe: Y2K grunge—but in a cool, modern way. We are still thinking about how Kendrick brought back bellbottoms at the Super Bowl, so why not channel the rapper on his tour with a dark-wash pair? A cozy flannel, tinted shades, and sporty low-tops will round out the look with ease.
Blackpink's World Tour
The vibe: Cutesy girl group style that is ready for an intense dance routine. A lace camisole, pleated school girl skirt, and edgy moto boots will have you looking like you belong on stage with Lisa, Rosé, Jennie, and Jisoo. Blackpink in your area!
Olivia Rodrigo's Guts Tour
The vibe: '90s grunge meets glamour. There is no garment more on-point for an Olivia Rodrigo show than a classic bodycon dress—her signature piece, of course. Paired with Dr. Martens, a choker, and cutesy heart bag? Siri, cue up 'Driver's License.'