Best Plus-Size Festival Outfits to Shop in 2025, According to Fashion Editors

Best Plus-Size Festival Looks to Shop, According to Two Teen Vogue Editors

From wide-calf boots to floaty mini dresses, here’s how real editors rocked festival fashion in 2025.

Festival Style for Every Body

Festival season should be a celebration of music, joy, and bold fashion—but for many plus-size individuals, it can also mean navigating a fashion landscape that often leaves them out. As Teen Vogue editors Aiyana Ishmael and P. Claire Dodson shared following their Coachella 2025 experiences, finding the right outfit takes creativity, determination, and a lot of style-savvy decision-making.

The good news? Brands are beginning to catch on. From wide-calf friendly boots to designer collabs that expand size ranges, it’s more possible than ever to show up to the festival grounds in looks that feel as good as they look.

Aiyana Ishmael’s Festival Formula: Mesh, Movement & Maximum Confidence

Associate Editor Aiyana Ishmael went all-in for her first Coachella, balancing timeless festival aesthetics with pieces that prioritized fit and confidence. Her essentials came from plus-size-forward labels like Gia/IRL, What Lo Wants, and Eloquii, brands that consistently deliver on-trend looks in extended sizing.

“Many plus-size people are forced to get creative—layering, DIY-ing, or thrifting—just to participate in trends that thinner bodies are automatically catered to,” Ishmael noted. “But style is about how you wear it, not just what it is.”

Her Pro Tips:

• Don’t shy away from body-hugging fits: Mesh, cutouts, and curve-friendly silhouettes can look incredible.

• Experiment with accessories: Oversized sunglasses, chunky bangles, and wide-brim hats can instantly elevate a look.

• Plan your footwear: Aiyana started in Tecovas boots but switched to Nike sneakers for comfort as the weekend wore on.

Claire Dodson’s Approach: Rented, Relaxed, and Real

Culture Director P. Claire Dodson focused on practicality with a playful twist. Her key strategy? Rent stylish, well-fitting plus-size pieces through Nuuly, and rely on a well-curated set of accessories to pull the look together.

From a Rachel Antonoff balletcore mini dress to a blue-and-white Anthropologie babydoll for Day 1, Dodson’s looks balanced comfort and editorial flair. Her accessories included Pandora jewelry, Otra sunglasses, and personal touches like a heart-shaped ring honoring body positivity.

Claire’s Must-Haves:

• Rental services like Nuuly: "Nuuly isn’t perfect, but it offers a solid plus-size range and collaborates with designers to expand inclusivity."

• Trusted thigh chafe solutions: “Monistat powder gel is always in my bag—apply regularly.”

• Staple footwear: Her Salomon XT-Whispers and Doc Martens platforms helped her stay festival-ready all weekend long.

Favorite Plus-Size Brands to Shop for Festival Season

1. Eloquii – Known for its trend-focused pieces in sizes 14–28, perfect for bold, feminine festival style.

2. Gia/IRL – A newer go-to offering modern silhouettes in inclusive sizing, from mesh dresses to two-pieces.

3. What Lo Wants – Celebrated for unapologetically fun and size-conscious design, ideal for coverups and statement pieces.

4. TA3 – For swimwear with vintage pinup vibes and superior stretch, especially great for pool parties and mid-day dips.

5. Nuuly – A clothing rental platform with a growing range of plus-size designer pieces that make experimenting easy.

6. Salomon & Nike – Fashion-forward sneakers that deliver on both comfort and style during long festival days.

More Than a Trend: Why Plus-Size Festival Style Matters

Festival fashion is loud, expressive, and meant to take up space—exactly why it’s crucial to ensure every body feels invited to that conversation. Both editors emphasized that embracing plus-size style at Coachella wasn’t just about wearing cute clothes. It was about visibility, authenticity, and rewriting the norms of festival fashion.

“Festival grounds are the perfect place to reclaim space, experiment with silhouettes, and wear what makes you feel flirty and stylish,” Ishmael shared.

Whether you're heading to a weekend of music or planning your summer wardrobe, the message from these editors is clear: your body is already ready. The fashion industry has some catching up to do—but in the meantime, there are more options than ever to celebrate your curves in style.

Stay tuned to The Horizons Times for more inclusive fashion coverage and editor-approved seasonal trends.