The best outfits at a very pink and dusty ACL Fest 2024

Chappell Roan’s presence at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival undoubtedly had an influence on the styles we saw over the two weekends. Despite the overwhelming amount of pink hats and cowboy hats – and often pink cowboy hats – there were many looks that fell outside of Chappell Roan’s dress code.

From bloomers to the obligatory sheer fabrics to scarves and bandanas to reduce the amount of dust inhaled, there are many common items that can be identified, but there is no consensus on exactly how to do it. This is the time when Austinites and visitors can really experiment.

Take a look at some of the fits we noticed.

A closer look at the main image with the color of the year, a chain belt and white boots.Leti, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Cooler was better, but some festival-goers bit the bullet with less breathable fabrics.Mimi and Lynh, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Pink was IN – not just on the Sundays Chappell Roan played, but on both weekends.Alex, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

The strong presence of country artists in this year’s lineup brought out the cowboy hats.Jacqueline, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Cannons singer Michelle Joy wore this midnight blue sequin dress on the American Express stage during the band’s Weekend Two performance.Michelle Joy, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Cowboy boots and chaps defined Chappell Roan’s look for their final show of 2024.Chappell Roan photographed by Daniel Cavazos

If you have to suffer for looks, at least make it look good!Leon, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Lost Valley was on site to take care of all individual hat needs.Bettina, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Chappell Roan-ready, but make it gothic.Ashley, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

We loved this tie-dye bodysuit we saw the first weekend. Valentina, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

The smart ones protected their noses and mouths from the dust with bandanas…Katie, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

…and they were obviously very happy with their decision.Keegan, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Don’t let the long sleeves fool you. This dress had enough slits to keep Morgan cool throughout the day.Morgan, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

From the Shire to the Park! Just because you were in Chappell didn’t mean you had to wear pink.Taylor, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Holster in the Texas heat! At least they covered up the sweat.Chelsea, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

We saw this amazing back piece on the first weekend and had to stop for a quick snapshot.Courtney, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Flowy skirts and sandals seemed like the right choice.Joselyn, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Devyn was prepared for the dust and high temperatures, wearing her headscarf and waving a fan.Devyn, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Find us a hat that’s more “Texas” than this one that was on display under the big tent at Saturday’s UT vs. OU game.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Ron noted that his cargo pockets were the perfect size to carry not one, but two water bottles.Ron, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

We loved the flowing lace skirt worn by The Marías singer María Zardoya.María Zardoya, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

Marlene came to ACL Fest representing Houston in the best way possible: a Houston Oilers hat (RIP!) and a partially visible tattoo of an astronaut.Marlene, photographed by Daniel Cavazos

The bow was the headwear of choice on both weekends.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Festival-goers didn’t have to reinvent the wheel or the bow.Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Sunflowers were in abundance on Friday, and we asked these three ladies if they were associated with a particular artist. They said it was just something their group did and one got “aggressive” with his sunflower outfit. We looked for him in vain. Erin, Bri and Cortlynn photographed by Daniel Cavazos

We bet these two aren’t new to festivals. Sun and dust? No problem!Photo by Daniel Cavazos

Holt and her friends made it clear who they wanted to support at this year’s festival.Holt and friends, photographed by Ryder Cavazos