Dust off your flower crowns and get ready to boogie—Coachella season is officially in swing. With Ariana Grande and Solange headlining the bill, this is tidying up to be one of the most *fire emoji* festivals yet. And, while it might be the hottest ticket on both the festival and celebrity circuit, we all know that it’s really just an excuse for fashion lovers to show off their best festival outfits. To which we say: yassss!
Piecing together your most Instagram-friendly outfit is as important as determining what artists you’re going to drop it like it’s hot to at Coachella this year (arguably more important, in our humble opinion). Think bohemian-inspired florals, ankle and over-the-knee boots, cat-eyed sunglasses, and airy, lightweight pieces ideal for beating the desert heat.
A good pair of boots should be the foundational piece on which you build the rest of your look—you’ll be clocking some serious mileage in them, after all. You’re in luck. The following boots were not only made for walking, but also for tearing up the dance floor, posing for a million Instagram stories and running from stage-to-stage with your BFFs under the balmy Californian sun.
And for those at home watching? Coachella is always the best place to get inspired for the rest of the festival season (Hey there, Glastonbury!, What up, Splendour in the Grass?!). Just ask your soon-to-be packed and #blessed Instagram feed. But first, our best festival boots and how to wear them at Coachella this year: