Founded in 2012, BUKU Music + Art Project is now a New Orleans staple. This year’s festival on March 11-12 boasts the varied lineup fans are used to.
One of the most important parts of a music festival is what you wear. You want to be comfortable above all, but you have to look good, too.
Here are a few BUKU essentials so you look good for Future and Fetty Wap:
Women:
Tank Top: There’s nothing cuter than a tank top tucked into some jean shorts for a stylish festival look. It’s going to be humid and rainy, so it’s best to dress like it’s summertime and not get your best, most expensive clothing wet. There’s plenty of options, too: you could go with a plain solid color tank, one with patterns or a tank with a graphic on it. Of course, men can wear tank tops too, but let’s be real, women rock them the best.
Flowy Top: If you’re not into tank tops, a flowy top is a perfect alternative. Peasant blouses and the like are always welcome at a music festival. Flowy tops, whether long or short sleeved, are loose and breezy so you won’t feel disgustingly hot. It’ll look like you put actual effort into your ensemble because god knows what some other festivalgoers will be wearing.
Men:
Henley Top: Guys look good in Henley or Henley-adjacent tops. That’s just a fact of life. While it may be muggy, you can still pull off a good Henley-like shirt at BUKU. If a long-sleeved shirt would be too warm, go with a short sleeve one.
Men and Women:
Jeans or Jean Shorts: For a festival, you can’t go wrong with either. Basically every top goes with jeans or jean shorts, so why even consider other bottoms?
T-shirts: There’s nothing more comfortable than a classic tee. Whether plain or full of color, tees are for everyone. Better yet, go with one of the band or artist you came to see on it.
Shades: Sunglasses are a way of life, and aviators are the way to go. They look slick and chic and bump you up on the style meter. Bonus points for colored lenses.
Comfortable Shoes: You’ll want to wear comfortable shoes that you’re willing to get wet and ruined. Now is not the time to experiment with fancy footwear. In fact, looking at the forecast, you might just need some rainboots.
Raincoat: This is Louisiana we’re talking about. You should never be without a raincoat. Since umbrellas can be a hassle and easy to forget places, bring a raincoat to slip over your clothes if it starts spontaneously pouring, which is highly likely in Louisiana.

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Javier Fernández

Students show what to wear for Buku Fest on Monday, Mar. 7, 2016 on LSU campus.