Going to a Concert? 10 Fashion-Editor-Approved Looks That Work Every Time

Going to a live music concert is one of the most euphoric experiences you can have, and given the incredible reaction to Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's blockbuster stadium tours, we're all embracing the joy of joining a crowd of fellow fans. While summer festival season may be over, that's just giving way to a full roster of live music concerts, from the intimate indie gigs, to stadium shows for Madonna and Taylor's UK tour. 

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I love Aimee's mix of party top with practical pants for her Coachella look.

While the experience of seeing your favourite artist live may be exhilarating, figuring out what to wear can be the exact opposite. You need to be comfy and able to stay on your feet (and dancing, hopefully) for hours, but you also want to feel like you've dressed for the occasion. It'll get hot inside the venue, but once you leave you'll be confronted by the cold autumn/winter night as you try to beat the crowds to catch your train. Plus, if the social media videos and pictures from the Renaissance and Eras tours are anything to go by, the fashion bar for concert dressing has seriously been raised. 

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This dress and trainers combination would be a great concert look. 

So where to begin? First of all, consider the artist and the venue—a bedazzled top and cargo pants may not be the look to go for if you're seeing an emerging indie band in an intimate music hall, but if the concert is the equivalent of the biggest party of the year, go for it. Then, make sure you prioritise comfort—and I don't just mean swapping the stilettos for a chunky heeled boot or trainer, but making sure your outfit still feels like it resonates with your personal style and gives you the confidence to be totally carefree in the crowd. Here, I've pulled together 10 different outfits that I'm confident will do the trick. 

1. CARGO PANTS + BODYSUIT + TRAINERS

2. LEATHER SKIRT + HALTER TOP + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

3. CORSET TOP + WIDE-LEG JEANS

4. SLIP DRESS + LEATHER JACKET

5. BAND T-SHIRT + DISTRESSED JEANS

6. SHIMMER TOP + BLACK JEANS + SILVER BOOTS

7. MINI DRESS + DENIM JACKET

8. VINYL JACKET + JEANS

9. LEATHER TROUSERS + SPARKLE TOP

10. STATEMENT SKIRT + T-SHIRT

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Freelance Fashion Editor

Jess Kelham-Hohler is a freelance writer, editor and content strategist. She has been a contributor for Who What Wear UK since 2023. Currently based in London following six years in Washington D.C. and New York, she was previously the Digital Editor for Soho House & Co, an international group of private members’ clubs for creatives. She has interviewed a range of artists, creators and more, including Alighieri founder Rosh Mahtani, photographer Misan Harriman and fashion editor Lindsay Peoples Wagner. Today, she writes primarily about fashion, travel and culture for various publications, and has worked as a copywriter and content strategist for brands such as Belstaff, Olivela and Equinox.