festival fashion vibes: 6 aesthetics to rock this season (without wrecking your wallet or the planet)

festival season isn’t just about the music, it’s a full-blown runway in the wild. from the desert to the dance tent, this is your moment to serve a lewkkkk. but let’s be real: festival fits can get expensive fast, and fast fashion isn’t the vibe when the planet’s on fire.

enter bonnee | the clothing swap app! your bff for swapping styles instead of swiping your card. whether you’re trying something bold, dreamy, or straight-up sparkly, bonnee lets you look iconic without buying new. let’s break down the top festival aesthetics for 2025 and how to get the look sustainably.

1. y2k baddie

Young woman with red dreadlocks at Coachella music festival wearing pink cargo pants and a pink buckle top.

image credit: monica schipper/getty images for coachella

the vibe: baby tees, mini skirts, cargo pants, and maximum attitude. think bratz meets early 2000s red carpet.

you’ll need: tinted sunnies, a rhinestone top, platform sneakers, and lip gloss energy.

swap it on bonnee: you’ll find all the y2k essentials from mesh crop tops to low-rise denim—ready to rotate through your closet.

2. desert cowgirl / coastal cowgirl

Woman at Coachella music festival posing in front of a Ferris wheel wearing a star patterned cowboy hat, white large square sunglasses, a white plunge neck bodysuit, and a metallic fringe mini skirt.

image credit: presley ann/getty images for coachella

the vibe: western glam with a soft, sun-soaked twist.

you’ll need: cowboy boots, fringe details, wide-brim hats, and a killer corset.

swap it on bonnee: why drop $$$ on boots or denim that’ll gather dust? swap in a pair that’s already festival-tested and ready to ride.

3. fairycore baddie

A woman at an outdoor music festival wearing a fairy-inspired pastel and metallic-like fabric outfit. Her hair is in two long pigtail ponytails and are pastel colored.

image credit: rave hackers

the vibe: whimsical, ethereal, and a lil bit sparkly.

you’ll need: sheer layers, pastel tones, butterfly clips, and shimmery makeup.

swap it on bonnee: the perfect mesh top or flowy dress is out there—and it’s way more magical when it comes with a story.

4. alt girl grunge

A woman standing outside next to a truck wearing futuristic type of black sunglasses, a black leather biker jacket, a black chain purse on her shoulder, a champagne colored ruched mini dress and black platform combat boots.

image credit: melodie jeng/getty images

the vibe: moody, edgy, and idgaf.

you’ll need: fishnets, combat boots, band tees, and layered silver chains.

swap it on bonnee: style your inner rockstar without buying new. think ’90s classics, thrifted gems, and dark femme energy.

5. boho reboot

Influencer and model Leonie Hanne at Coachella music festival wearing rose pink round sunglasses, Chanel logo earrings, a red Chanel purse draped crossbody, a long crochet white dress, and white Chanel sandals.

image credit: christian vierig/getty images

the vibe: the 2010s tumblr girl, all grown up and sustainable.

you’ll need: crochet tops, flowy pants, earth tones, and vintage sunnies.

swap it on bonnee: boho’s having a comeback, and secondhand is the perfect way to keep it authentic.

6. futuristic raver barbie

A woman with pink hair at Coachella music festival holding a white sun parasol, sporty pink shield sunglasses, a floral pink and white bra top and matching floral pink and white lingerie-style mini skirt, and black cowboy boots.

image credit: matt winkelmeyer/getty images for coachella

the vibe: neon, metallic, and over-the-top glam.

you’ll need: holographic two-pieces, bold sunglasses, glitter, and platform boots.

swap it on bonnee: these looks were made to be swapped—not worn once. make it bold, make it circular.

why bonnee is that girl for festival fashion:

• budget-friendly: don’t spend hundreds on a one-time look. swap something from your closet and get something equally iconic in return.

• planet-approved: swapping keeps clothes in rotation and out of landfills. sustainability = always on trend.

• full of vibes, not waste: every item on bonnee has a story. make it part of yours, then pass it on.

so before you click “buy now” on that glitter top you’ll probably wear once, ask yourself: can I bonnee this?

(yes. yes, you can.)

ready to swap your fit and serve sustainable slay?

join bonnee | the clothing swap app today and build your festival lineup the fun, circular, and community-powered way.

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