9 Rules of Music-Festival Dressing (2024)

Don't forget your coat.

We know we sound like your mom, but trust us—even in the desert, it doesn't stay hot and sunny all day long. "[In Indio], it goes from boiling hot to freezing cold, so layering is key," says Patrickson. Bring something that you can tie around your waist during the day, like a leather jacket, a denim jacket, or a flannel, or bring a scarf that's big enough to wrap around your shoulders at night. "Chanel [Iman] actually wears a scarf around her head during the day, then takes it off and wraps it around her when she gets cold," says Patrickson.