For those of you who know me, you already know this; for those of you who don’t, you should know that I have a healthy obsession with Beyoncé. Ever since Lemonade dropped, this obsession has gotten a little out of hand, but it’s fine, I only listened to the album like ten times a day and it’s down to twice a day now. Shortly after Lemonade came out, I found out that I would be seeing Queen Bey in concert on May 23rd (huge shoutout to my mom and dad); you can bet that as soon as I found out I would be in the same venue as Beyoncé, I was planning out what I would wear to such an special occasion. While in the end my outfit wasn’t quite as Lemonade inspired as it could have been, I feel like a great way to pick your outfit for the Formation Tour is by wearing an outfit similar to one of the many that Beyoncé wears in the Lemonade visual album. Keep reading for some ideas.
Ultimately, I chose to don an all-black ensemble with silver details. A rain poncho was also part of my attire, as the concert was faced with some severe weather delays and rain; this definitely did not detract from the concert in any way, I still cried several times and it was an incredible night. Here’s a photo of my friend and little, Molly, and I in our ever-so-fashionable rain ponchos:
At least when you wear clear ponchos you can still see your carefully planned out outfit! Underneath, I wore a black romper with lattice details on the back and down the middle of the front. I also stacked silver jewelry on my wrists, fingers, and around my neck. If the weather had cooperated, my outfit would have been a little more reminiscent of one of Queen Bey’s in Formation; I had planned on wearing a black sunhat and having my hair in braids in order to recreate this image:
Despite having to tone back the outfit a little bit to comply with the weather, here are the outfit details for my ideal Formation Tour ensemble:
Romper: Dry Goods, originally a full length jumpsuit that was altered into a short romper (and once worn as a dance costume, fun fact)
Sunhat: Brandy Melville, bought at PacSun
Jelly sandals (not pictured): Aldo, perfect for rain and also Beyoncé because “I don’t think your ready for this jelly” or to have the rain ruin your shoes
Necklaces: All three are from J Crew, the shortest looking one is actually one long chain that I wrapped around my neck twice to give the illusion of a choker fit
Bracelets: A mixture of bracelets from J Crew, Aerie, Silpada Jewelry, and Primp Boutique
Rings: Silver rings from American Eagle and Silpada Jewelry
In planning an outfit for the concert, I came across a lot of different ideas before finally going for one. In honor of the tour just beginning its trip around the world, I’ve decided to continue this post with other outfit ideas for those of you seeing her in the upcoming months. All of the outfits are inspired by songs on the Lemonade album, as the outfits she wears in the visual album are definitely looks worth replicating.
Outfit inspired by “Hold Up”:
While her Roberto Cavalli dress is beyond gorgeous, it is also beyond the stretch of my wallet. Plus, considering that the concert is being held mostly in outdoor stadiums during the summer months, a long dress would get really hot, really fast. Instead, try to replicate the outfit with some of these items. The first short dress is $89 from Urban Outfitters; it’s a great sundress that looks similar to Bey’s dress, and is also easy to wear again. I love how flowy the dress is, and the shoulder ties are adorable. Another option would be the maxi dress with lace over a slip. This dress is only $27.90 from Forever 21. Of course in addition to finding the perfect marigold-yellow colored dress, you need to find a pair of chunky black platform heels. Why not try these from Steve Madden for $100? Target also sells a similar pair for around $30 if you’re looking for a cheaper option. These heels are great because they are totally in right now, so you’ll have many reasons to wear them again. The ultimate accessory would be a wooden baseball bat such as this Louisville Slugger from Dick’s Sporting Goods that sells for $20; bonus points if you find one that says Hot Sauce.
Outfit inspired by “Don’t Hurt Yourself”:
It’s a look we all know and love; the infamous fur jacket and braids. But honestly, who wants to be wearing a fur jacket to a concert when it’s 80+ degrees outside? Not me, that’s for sure. But I would totally wear this outfit. While Yeezy leggings and crop tops are hard to come by, Ivy Park is not. Plus, it’s a brand of clothing owned by Beyoncé herself, so her concert is the perfect occasion to wear it to. The gray sports bra is $35 and the leggings are $52; both are Ivy Park and can be found at Nordstrom or Topshop. A perfect alternative to Bey’s fur coat is a fur vest; try this one from Bloomingdale’s for $230. The brown hues with gray and black mixed in make it the perfect vest to pair over gray. You can finish off the outfit with a pair of gray suede booties like these Kristin Cavallari peep toe booties from Nordstrom for $150. The outfit wouldn’t be complete without little details, including braided hair and a ring on your finger that you can throw if needed to show him that “if [he] tries this sh*t again, [he’s] gon’ lose [his] wife”.
Outfit inspired by “Sorry”:
Who can rock a bodysuit better than Queen Bey? No one, but Serena Williams can pull off the look pretty well too. Most of us aren’t brave enough to only wear a bodysuit to a concert; if you are, good for you girl! A great way to recreate either Beyoncé or Serena’s looks from “Sorry” are by pairing a bodysuit with a skirt or a pair of shorts. To copy Bey, try this lace front tank bodysuit from Nasty Gal for $58. If you want to go more for Serena’s simple look, try this long-sleeve bodysuit from Aerie for $40. Both can be paired with skirts; I would recommend a leather skirt like this asymmetrical vegan leather skirt that is $58 from Nasty Gal. To finish off the look, wear a pair of chunky moto boots; these ones are $150 and made by Steve Madden. Nothing says “Boy, bye” quite like a sheer lace bodysuit paired with leather.
Outfits inspired by “6 Inch”:
Seeing as it is one of my favorite songs on the album, it only felt necessary to include multiple looks inspired by “6 Inch”. The first look can be created by wearing a flowy red dress accessorized with a headpiece and metal statement necklace. The short red dress pictured is $46 from Tobi. The long red dress is from Lulu’s, and costs $179. Both dresses are perfect options to recreate the look, and are easy to wear again. Wearing a large metal statement necklace like this $50 one from Etsy helps complete the look. A big focus of the outfit in the video is the intricate headpiece that Beyoncé wears; while this might not be the easiest part of the outfit to recreate, a more practical option would be this simple headpiece that can be found at Forever 21 for $6.
The next outfit inspiration from “6 Inch” is the sheer long-sleeve dress with black designs that she wears. Rompers are one of my go-to items of clothing, and I am a big fan of these two rompers that have similar designs to the dress Beyoncé wears. The cap sleeve romper is from Tobi, and costs $56. I love the sleeves and detailing on this romper, and I also like how it has the nude lining to contrast with the black lace. The long-sleeved tie-front romper is also from Tobi, and costs $68. I think that the tie-front is really adorable, and the lace sleeves really mimic the dress in the video.
My final outfit inspiration from “6 Inch” might just be my favorite outfit in the entire Lemonade visual album. The sheer white lace bodysuit with high collar, large puffy sleeves, and lace train is everything, especially when she’s walking forward with fire bursting behind her (ugh, so iconic). Surely any white lace dress or romper will do, especially if it has nude underlying, but I found a couple of dresses that really remind me of this look. The one that I felt looked most similar is directly to the right of the picture from the music video. The dress is $340 from Free People, and it is absolutely stunning. I love the shape, the sleeves, the sheer bottom, everything! Going from left to right, the dresses on the bottom row are also great contenders. The first is $108 and from Free People; I love the neckline on this one. The next dress is $158 from Nordstrom, and features more of an ivory/cream tone with white lace and bell sleeves. The last dress is $208 from Nordstrom, and I love how this one truly has a nude lining because it makes the white lace pop even more.
No matter which look inspires you from “6 Inch” you’ll for sure be walking into the concert like nobody’s business. And if you can find a pair of 6 inch heels to pair with any of the outfits, well then you’ll have really outdone yourself.
Outfit inspired by “Love Drought”:
While it may have a slight Wednesday Addams vibe to it, a collared dress is perfectly inspired by Beyoncé’s dress in “Love Drought”. These three dresses are all from Tobi. They vary in price from $50, $82, and $42. I am partial to the first dress, as I love how the collar has a tie underneath which can be worn undone or tied in a bow. I also really like the all white dress because there is paneling underneath the top piece.
Outfit inspired by “Freedom”:
One of the more raw moments in the visual album, this simple outfit is another great Lemonade look to be inspired by; and it’s easy to recreate as well. These three maxi dresses are all from Free People, which is a great place to search for when looking for a flowy dress. The first dress is $128, the second is $375, and the third is $250. The simplicity is part of the beauty, but these dresses add a little bit of texture and detailing so that they are not just plain white dresses.
Outfit inspired by “Formation”:
There are many looks to be inspired by in the “Formation” video; one of course is the outfit that I wore, with the black top, black hat, and lots of stacked silver jewelry. Another one of my favorite looks from the video is this one:
Yet again we see Bey killing it in a bodysuit; it’s all the proof we need to know that she always comes to slay. And by replicating this look, you can slay too. I love the color of this bodysuit, and Tobi makes great wine-colored rompers that look similar. The long sleeve romper with cutouts costs $70, and the deep V-neck really mimics the one from the video. The short sleeve lace romper costs $70 as well, and I really like how this one has the two paneled pieces with lace covering the neck and torso. The third romper costs $76, and is nice and flowy with open shoulders and loose sleeves, as well as an open back. No matter which romper you choose, make sure to pair it with a layered pearl necklace like this one from J Crew for $98. And of course you can’t forget to wear the thigh-high striped stockings which can be found at most lingerie shops.
What’s worse, looking jealous or crazy? Honestly neither compared to being Becky with the good hair but bad outfit. You will look fierce in any of the outfits above, and just know that you will be in for the concert experience of a lifetime. As you laugh, cry, dance, and sing your way through the concert, rest assured you’ll be doing so in Bey-approved style; and in the end, that’s really what matters most.
Jealous and crazy but well-dressed
Peace, love, and all hail Queen Bey!
XOXO, Chloe
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