If there is one thing we all missed during quarantine, it was definitely concerts. Listening to our favorite artists, being surrounded by people, not wearing sweatpants — what’s not to love?

And now, so many of us have gotten to see Harry Styles Love on Tour and to you I say, I am jealous. But no matter who your fave is, now is a great time to go to a concert. I mean, Big Time Rush just got back together!

There’s not enough money in the world to cover all the concerts I want to go to right now. (But there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to go see Taylor Swift live.)

And, of course, I need clothes to go to all these concerts. Picking out what to wear to a concert is almost as fun as going. I mean, you can’t just show up to see Harry Styles and not look like his future wife.

What I love most about concerts is how people dare to wear what they love. With this in mind, there are some things you should always consider when choosing what to wear to a concert, no matter the type of music.

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What to Wear to a Concert: General Tips

• Comfort: You spend a lot of time standing at concerts, so you should never prioritize the outfit over your comfort. Because let’s be honest, odds are you’re only going to get cute pics before you get to the show. You’ll either forget or not like any of the pics you take at the concert. So choose clothes that are comfy, especially shoes. And don’t wear anything that you have to constantly pull down or pull up — the only thing you should be focused on is having a great night.
• Go all out: Having said that, it’s a concert! So don’t hold back and never ask the question: is this too much? Does Elton John ever think his outfit is too much? Rihanna? Harry Styles? Lizzo? I don’t think so. It’s never too much. Wear what you would love to dance in.
• Think about the venue: Weather is key. Concerts are usually sweaty either way. But if it’s an outside venue, make sure you have enough on to not be cold. That also goes for the floor. If you’ll be walking around on dirt or grass all day, wear shoes that you won’t fall in and that will leave you free to dance however you like. 
• The artist: While musical genres can tell you a lot about what to wear, you probably wouldn’t go watch a jazz band in the same outfit you would go to a rock concert in. The biggest indicator is the artist. What you wear to go see Bruce Springsteen is vastly different from what you would wear to go see Queen, yet they’re both rock. The best question you can ask yourself is: would [insert artist] notice my outfit in the crowd? You never know, you could get married.

Now that we’ve got the basics down, let’s get on with all the different kinds of outfits you can wear to any concert, no matter what kind of music you’re into. I’ve also included some song recommendations, if you’re looking for some new inspiration.