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Festival season is here — and so is the hunt for the perfect outfit. Whether you’re headed to an outdoor concert, rooftop party, art walk, or craft pop-up, this spring and summer are packed with exciting reasons to get outside and show up in style.

The best part? In 2026, the hottest outdoor looks aren’t pulled straight off the rack — they’re thrifted, upcycled, customized, and styled with help from local pros. Whether you’re hunting for vintage gold jewelry, working with an artisan on a one-of-a-kind accessory, or having a thrift-store find tailored for the perfect fit, the search trends are clear: Fashion-minded folks are actively looking for experts to help create their spring looks. Here are some of the trends we’ve found for looking great in the great outdoors:

Va va vintage! From ’50s-style sunglasses to ’80s-style baseball jerseys, the treasure hunt is on. Yelp searches for thrift stores are on the rise (up 16%) year over year, while searches for vintage shops (up 22%) and estate sales (up 67%) both reached all-time highs this past January.*

Your perfect “upcycled” outfit. The style-conscious are taking their thrift-shop finds to local tailors, sewists, alterations pros, and clothing upcyclers — adding patches, brooches, and unique buttons for a look that’s completely their own.

Western and floral headwear. Creative Yelpers are also tapping pros for accessories that take their spring looks to the next level — from Stagecoach-worthy custom cowboy hats to festival-ready floral crowns (up 22%).*

The takeaway: Yelpers are actively searching for local businesses to help them look and feel their best this season. Whether you’re planning for a big music festival or a picnic in the park, discover how to tap into these trends — and where to find the right pros to bring your vision to life.

1. Desert Boho Meets Western Chic: The Music Festival Look

“Desert Boho” festival fashion gets a 2026 update, thanks to “western-chic” wear and crochet everything — from halter tops to floppy hats. “A ’70s-inspired crochet top paired with high-waisted denim shorts and platform sandals is such a strong festival moment right now,” says Laura Pucker, blogger at Pucker Up Beauty.

How to craft it yourself: With crocheting on the rise as a popular hobby, try making your own crop top or mini dress at a crochet class near you. Round out the look with thrift-store finds like turquoise rings, stacked bracelets, a floppy wide-brimmed hat, ’70s-style sunglasses, and a suede fringe jacket. (Yelp searches for fringe jackets are up 112% from Feb. 2024 to Feb. 2025.*)

Pro tip: “For a clean and effortless look, I often recommend the invisible French manicure. The tips are slightly brighter using a sheer milky shade, so the nails look clean and polished without a visible French line. It’s natural and works for almost any occasion.” —Jin Soon Choi, celebrity manicurist, founder of JINsoon salons in New York, New York, and creator of JINsoon polish

2. Vintage-Style Fandom: The Game Day/Stadium Look

This spring, baseball is getting a new retro look. Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Bella Hadid have all been spotted in trendy vintage jerseys — as either shirts or “shackets.”

How to craft it yourself: Shop thrift stores for vintage-style team T-shirts and jerseys, or customize a modern jersey with World Series patches or former players’ names. Some ballparks have on-site pros who can heat-press names and numbers in official fonts. Or search Yelp for a tailor, custom embroidery shop, or screen printing shop near you.

Pro tip: “Start with fit, like shortening a jersey sleeve or tapering the sides of a vintage windbreaker. Then small custom elements — contrast stitching, vintage patches, or replacing standard buttons with something unique — can completely transform the piece.” —Sarene Alsharif, CEO and co-founder of Tad More Tailoring in Rockford, Illinois

3. Rainbow and Sparkle: The Pride Festival Look

Turn up the color! This rainbow-themed look is bright and celebratory for 2026 Pride parades, festivals, or any day you want to stand out, with updates like mesh tops or bottoms and metallic clothes.

How to craft it yourself: Try bright, color-blocked separates in different hues — for example, bright pink bottoms with a bold blue mesh top. Or mix metallic shorts (trending for spring) with rainbow-motif tees. Slogan tees with positive messages pair well with wide-leg jean shorts or a colorful thrift store pleated skirt. Amp up the look with hair glitter, rainbow braids, and temporary color sprays from local hair salons or barbers, and colorful nail art from your favorite nail salon. (You can also easily find businesses that self-identify with the LGBT-owned attribute on their business page.)

Pro tip: “One trend I love is the Skittle French manicure, where each tip is a different color. It keeps the structure of a French manicure but adds a bright personality.” —Jin Soon Choi, celebrity manicurist, founder of JINsoon salons in New York, New York, and creator of JINsoon polish

4. Denim and Lace: The Country-Western Festival Look

Whether you’re heading to CMA Fest in Nashville or Stagecoach in California, this “modern cowgirl” look continues to be popular. Fueled in part by the “Yellowstone” and “Landman” TV series, the denim-and-boots style is evolving this spring with elegant textures like satin and lace. (Yelp searches for custom jackets are up 13% from Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2026.*)

How to craft it yourself: “Pair a classic denim skirt in blue with a chambray shirt in the same color for a dress effect,” says Alison Goodman, creator of the SXSW 2026 fashion guide and senior marketing director at Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. Add a turquoise belt, silk scarf, or lace top. Prairie-style maxi and mini dresses with leather belts are another fresh look.

Pro tip: Prioritize boots and a hat! Search western wear stores near you for comfortable cowboy boots (break them in before the festival!) and an on-trend wide-brimmed felt hat like Kacey Musgraves and Beyoncé wear — freshened in stylish neutral or pastel shades like beige, blush, or sage. Go custom at a local milliner or try a hat-shaper like Hats by Parker Thomas in Denver, Colorado.

5. Straw Hats and Gingham: The ‘Picnic Aesthetic’ Look

Break out the gingham for this one (also the straw hat and vintage wicker basket). A 1950s-inspired vision of a romantic picnic — aka “picnic-core,” a subgenre of the popular cottagecore trend — has become popular on social media as #picnicaesthetic.

How to craft it yourself: The picnic basket, of course, is the star of the show! Nurture all the nostalgic feels with gingham-lined vintage styles from estate sales or get a new, charcuterie-packed one at places like Chelsea Market Baskets in New York City. Gingham dresses are a big part of the vibe (J.Lo and Sarah Jessica Parker both rocked neutral-colored gingham A-line dresses last year), but fruit-patterned tops (and even nails) have added a new level of whimsy. Top off the look with a straw hat or floral fascinator from a local milliner, suggests Amy Grammer, designer at Milliner’s Row based in Louisville, Kentucky, or with 1950s-style cat-eye sunglasses.

Pro tip: “Lace-inspired nails are trending for romantic events like flower festivals or spring picnics. Nails are painted a sheer milky white, then — with a fine brush dipped in bright white — a lace design is painted on top. Anyone can freestyle this.” —Jessica Dickson, owner of Jessica’s Beauty Service in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

6. Dress Like a Masterpiece: The Art Festival Look

If you gravitate toward bold colors and statement jewelry, this is the look for you. You’ll fit right in at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California, the CHIHULY immersive installation (at Michigan’s Meijer Gardens this year) — or any neighborhood art pop-up.

How to craft it yourself: Dress like you’re a piece of art: “Reach for unexpected color combinations like a red silk blouse with pink slacks — our personal favorite of the bold color-blocking combinations — to pair with a nude kitten heel,” says Alison Goodman, fashion expert and senior marketing director at Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas. Or try a fun pattern: “Polka dots are back for spring, and we couldn’t be happier about this retro trend,” she says. Holographic or neon polish from your neighborhood nail stylist creates the ultimate art-walk style. Finish the look with expressive, bold jewelry.

Pro tip: “At an art event, jewelry can be more of a conversation piece: a sculptural, chunky silver or gold earring, a brooch on a linen blazer or vest, a bold ear cuff, or a pop of gemstone color.” —Jonathan Zadok, owner of Zadok Jewelers in Houston, Texas

7. A Field of Floral Crowns: The Flower Festival Look

Spring fashion is all about florals. And where better to show off that style than at the season’s top flower festivals — like the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, or the Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington — where everyone’s snapping photos in front of beautiful blooms?

How to craft it yourself: Soft femininity meets utility here, according to Fiorina Hein, fashion writer and digital entrepreneur at Fiorina Marietta LLC. “Select a flowy, feminine dress with practical, structured shoes like Mary Janes, and a structured, high-quality handbag in black or dark brown to elevate the outfit and give it some edge.”

For Insta-worthy photos, wear complementary or contrasting colors to the blooms you’re about to see. And top it off with a flower crown from a local florist. “Flower crowns are definitely having a moment,” says Dani Christakos, owner of The Flower Garage in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Yelp searches for flower crowns are up 22% from Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2026, hitting an all-time high over the past 5 years in Jan 2026.*)

Pro tip: Make your own flower crown with hardy blooms like spray roses, daisies, and wax flowers that naturally hold up well. “We keep wearable pieces in a hydration chamber until right before they’re worn and lightly spray them with Clear Crowning Glory [finishing spray] to help extend their life.” —Dani Christakos, owner of The Flower Garage in Scottsdale, Arizona

8. Sustainably Stylish: The Vintage Fair Look

Wear the look and shop for it too. At this spring’s big outdoor flea markets, you can do both in style. Whether you’re searching the fashion-forward Manhattan Vintage Show for jewelry, the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, California, for ’90s-style bucket hats, or the Brooklyn Flea in Dumbo for a great leather jacket, these fairs are fun see-and-be-seen spots.

How to craft it yourself: “Start with [a statement piece] — a worn jacket, an old Harley shirt, or a great pair of old Levi’s with patina and character, and build simpler pieces around it,” says Sam Wingenbach, co-owner of Old 44 Vintage in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Hunt for statement pieces from your local vintage shop or thrift store: old-Hollywood-style dresses, ’90s band tees, statement belts, one-of-a-kind turquoise rings, or vintage brooches.

Other details to nail it: Your local tailor can create the perfect fit — so it never looks like a costume. Finish the look with a contrasting modern hairstyle from a salon near you or fresh-off-the-chair barber lines. (You can even find a vintage barbershop near you for the vibe.)