Summer 2015 Style Inspiration: What to Wear to the 2015 ESSENCE Festival

If you’re headed to New Orleans this July 4th weekend, get your Essence Music Festival fashion-fix with today’s style inspirations.

Offset a pair of graphic palm print shorts with a halterneck crop top and purple platform sandals.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 Topshop Ribbed Halterneck Crop Top Topshop Graphic Palm Print Shorts Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals Dior Metallic Color-Block Lens SunglassesThrow in a festive clutch and metallic frame sunglasses for the final touch.
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Slip into a fitted romper accented by a pair of tall gladiator flats and a beige envelope clutch.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 Topshop Lace Back Strappy Playsuit Chloe Foster Wedge Gladiator Sandals Saint Laurent Monogram Envelope ClutchAdd a few details with large aviators, a gold fringe cuff, and Tory Burch T logo stud earrings.
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Opt for neutral tones in a military pencil skirt and simple white crop top.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 J Brand Ani Military Pencil Skirt Helmut Lang Cropped Top Tom Ford Bag Schutz Yvone Gladiator Sandal Gucci Metal-Blinker Aviator SunglassesDress up this casual look with chocolate-brown gladiators, a printed handbag, and aviator shades.
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Incorporate bold pops of color with a super chic white playsuit for your final wardrobe option.

What to Wear to Essence Music Festival 2015 Topshop D-Ring High Neck Romper Giuseppe Zanotti Design Sandals Chanel Chevron Jumbo Flap Handbag Wildfox Fontaine SunglassesBring the look together with a pair of two-tone sandals, a stylish shoulder bag, and over-sized sunnies.
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And that’s it. What do you ladies think of today’s wardrobe ideas for Essence? Wishing everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend!