Where to buy festival clothing in L.A.

We’ve all been there—you find a vintage dress in the most perfect shade of cerulean silk, but with a ripped seam or set of ’80s puffed sleeves that render it all but unwearable. At Reformation, designer Yael Aflalo takes such diamonds in the rough and makes them shine, cutting vintage garb and surplus fabric into thoroughly modern silhouettes, from cropped blouses to breezy maxi dresses and flirty shorts. Amp up your concert-going garb this season with head-turning pieces like a flirty off-the-shoulder dress, a ribbed-knit cropped top or a relaxed fit, floral-printed pant. 

Hightail to the High Desert in Planet Blue’s expertly curated collection of bohème threads spanning billowy, tie-front cropped tops, ruffled rompers and floral embellished dresses. It’s a Coachella-loving frenzy, and frankly, it’s no surprise. The beloved retailer encompasses Southern California’s quintessential, bohemian beach culture—a style that’s celebrated at music festivals all summer long. Thumb through the racks for flirty, ultra-feminine threads from brands like Stone Cold Fox, Parker and Wildfox. On our radar? A crocheted, long-sleeved maxi dress from L.A. label Jen’s Pirate Booty. (We can already picture it against the Ferris wheel backdrop.) 

If you’ve basked in the desert sun at Coachella without a hat, you’ve likely regretted it later (hello, sunburn). This festival season, do it up right with a stylish Panama topper from Platform’s new boutique, The Edit by Freda Salvador + Janessa Leone. Beloved for its handcrafted, made-in-Spain quality and cutting-edge design, San Francisco cult shoe label Freda Salvador (helmed by designers Cristina Palomo-Nelson and Megan Papay) joined forces with L.A.-based hat maven Janessa Leone to bring local denizens their first collaborative, curated shop. Inside, find Leone's swoon-worthy Panama hats alongside Freda Salvador's coveted d'Orsay oxfords (a perfect shoe of choice for walking the festival grounds), booties and more.  

Whether you're looking for hippie-style, flower-embroidered denim or classic '50s frocks, this longstanding locale is filled with all your vintage needs and more. Scour the racks of this Los Feliz mainstay for funky men's and women's threads and a smattering of accessories, handbags and footwear from the bygone era. A mix of classic and eclectic, the airy, two-story boutique plays host to a rotating roster of one-of-a-kind staples from your grandmother's closet. Bring in some of your own lightly used garb (last year's festival trends, perhaps?) in exchange for payment, trade or consignment. 

Can’t afford to shop at the Marc Jacobs, Diane von Furstenberg or Helmut Lang shops on Melrose, especially when those clothes will be ones you wear to dance, sweat and lie in the grass? Not to worry—Wasteland always has plenty of these designers and more for less than you’d pay for lunch at the Ivy. This sprawling consignment shop is filled with rack upon rack of lightly worn clothing and accessories for guys and gals with a bit of vintage in the mix as well. Browse the shop for standouts like vintage rock tees, lacey bralettes, tasseled mini backpacks, desert-ready booties and boho ensembles. Bonus? There’s a section dedicated to festival season must-haves. 

What’s a festival outfit without a little bling? Jewelry designer Kathryn Bentley has created a sun-dappled escape from the buzz of Silver Lake’s Sunset Junction—one that feels a little bit like a forest cabin with its stained glass windows and teepee fitting room. Bentley’s own creations play the starring role in this show—her brass-and-enamel costume jewelry line Dream Collective is just as striking as her namesake fine jewelry collection­—but she’s also pulled in some supporting talent from her local designer pals. Our favorites this festival season: Jesse Kamm tote bags and woven leather moccasins from Beatrice Valenzuela.