Coachella 2016 finally arrived this past weekend, and while people are claiming the line up isn't that great, that hasn't stopped hundreds of people from attending the biggest and most popular music festival of the year. Coachella marks the start of festival season, not only for the music, but for the fashion as well. Every year there is so much anticipation over what the hottest celebrities will be wearing, like Taylor Swift and her new bleached hair. But it's not just Coachella, music festivals in general have become a staple for spring fashion so for the first timer it can be stressful to decide what to bring with you.
Here are fashion essentials for attending a music festival:
1. Mixed Prints
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Mixed prints are always a good way to go when finding the perfect outfit. Printed dresses, shorts, pants, and skirts are extremely popular items. Like the printed pants Kendall Jenner wore to Coachella last year. You also can't go wrong with anything floral, since it is spring.
2. Sunnies & Hats

There's a reason music festival season is from late spring to
summer, because who wants to go to all day concerts in the cold? Even so, the sun can be a lot to handle when you're standing outside all day, so make sure to bring a pair of sunnies or a hat to shield your face from the sun.
3. Comfortable Booties
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Boots are an essential for festivals, because they look great with any outfit. If it rains, you don't want to be slipping and sliding in the mud, so it's always safe to pack rain boots, as well.
4. Kimono

Kimonos go great with high-waisted shorts, ripped jeans, or even dresses.
5. Metallic Temporary Tattoos

Former "Twilight" star Kellan Lutz was just spotted at Coachella rocking some Coachella temporary tattoos. Metallic tats have become a staple for music festivals.
6. Romper

A loose romper is perfect for a music festival, because it isn't going to make you really sweaty and uncomfortable while you're in the sun, and they are really cute, too!