LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK WHAT TO WEAR
Your complete guide to dressing for the runway, the lounge, and everything in between.
What to wear to Los Angeles Fashion Week 2026: there is no formal dress code, but most guests dress up. GA attendees lean street style and statement pieces (tickets from $65). VIP guests dress polished and editorial ($295+). Room 16 VIP is full editorial ($595). LAFW runs March 13–14 at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood — an indoor/outdoor venue, 60–70°F days, with layers recommended for evening shows.
THE ONE RULE FOR LAFW
Dress for the experience you want. Fashion week is a runway in both directions.
There's no single right answer. The front row regulars dress differently from the GA crowd — and both are doing it right. What matters is intention. Wear something that makes you feel like you belong, because you do.
One insider tip: dress for the row you want to sit in. Not because anyone's checking, but because confidence changes the experience.
“Fashion week is a runway in both directions.”
Fashion Week Style · Guest Outfits
WHAT TO WEAR BY EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Every tier has its own energy. Here's how to match it.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Elevated casual, street style
Statement piece + comfortable shoes (you'll be standing and moving)
Key Pieces- Tailored denim
- Statement sneakers
- A conversation-starting jacket
- Bold accessories
“GA is where personal style shines brightest. Less pressure, more creativity.”
GA FROM $65VIP DAY PASS
Fashion-forward, polished
Look like you belong in Row 3 — because you will
Key Pieces- Structured blazer
- Curated jewelry
- Designer bag
- Heels or elevated boots
“VIP is where fashion meets intention. You'll be photographed. Embrace it.”
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ROOM 16 VIP
Editorial, intentional, curated
You're in the room where designers are watching — dress accordingly
Key Pieces- Head-to-toe concept dressing
- Editorial accessories
- One knockout piece
“Room 16 guests dress like they might end up in a magazine. Some of them do.”
RESERVE ROOM 16Only 75 guests per day
ULTRA VIP / FRONT ROW
Statement. You're part of the show now.
Front row = photographed. Editorial Feature guests get published.
Key Pieces- Full look, head to toe
- Designer labels or emerging talent
- Sunglasses indoors (optional)
“Front row is theater. Your outfit is your opening act.”
GET ULTRA VIPKNOW YOUR TIER? LOCK IN YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Day Passes are the most popular choice for first-time attendees.
For the Style-Obsessed
Add the Editorial Feature to any ticket — get professionally photographed at LAFW and published in our post-event editorial. The ultimate content for fashion lovers.
DRESSING FOR LA FASHION WEEK IN MARCH
Practical guidance for The Lot Studios and LA weather.
WEATHER
March in LA: 60–70°F days, 50–60°F evenings. Low humidity, mild. Layers recommended.
VENUE
The Lot Studios is indoor/outdoor. The courtyard is open-air; the runway hall is climate-controlled.
THE VIBE
More Melrose than Madison Ave. LA fashion week is creative, experimental, less corporate than NY.
SUNGLASSES
Acceptable and encouraged. It's LA.
SHOES
Comfortable matters — the venue has multiple spaces to explore. You'll be walking between shows.
FRAGRANCE
Light is better — you'll be in close quarters during shows.
Fashion Week Street Style
QUICK REFERENCE
DO
- Express your personal style
- Dress in layers (indoor/outdoor venue)
- Wear something you feel confident in
- Bring a small bag or clutch (security screening)
- Consider your content — you'll be photographed
- Coordinate with your group if attending together
DON'T
- Wear athletic/gym wear (unless it's fashion)
- Bring large bags or backpacks
- Overthink it — there's no single “right” look
- Wear brand new shoes you haven't broken in
- Forget layers for evening shows
- Stress about labels — confidence outperforms brands
FOR CONTENT CREATORS
Special tips for the 25% of attendees creating content.
OUTFIT CHANGES
Realistic between shows if you have a day pass. Saturday with 3 shows = up to 3 looks. Bring a garment bag.
BEST PHOTO SPOTS
The Lot Studios courtyard has incredible natural light. The runway entrance makes a great backdrop. VIP lounge has curated photo walls.
LIGHTING TIPS
Runway shows use dramatic lighting — metallics and whites photograph beautifully. Outdoor courtyard is golden hour paradise.
ACCESSORY STRATEGY
Statement pieces that pop on camera. Oversized earrings, unique bags, and interesting textures read well on video.
Pro Tip
Arrive early to capture the empty venue and pre-show setup. The first 30 minutes are content gold.
GET INSPIRED
Four archetypes. Find yourself — or create your own.
Archetype
THE MINIMALIST
All black, one gold accent, clean lines. Let the silhouette do the talking. Less is more — but make the less count.
Archetype
THE MAXIMALIST
Print mixing, layered jewelry, head-to-toe color. More is more. Own the room by filling it with your energy.
Archetype
THE LA NATIVE
Effortless, sun-kissed, vintage finds. The look that says “I didn't try” but clearly, thoughtfully did. Melrose meets the runway.
Archetype
THE EDITORIAL
Conceptual, architectural, fashion-as-art. You're not attending fashion week — you are fashion week. Think Comme des Garcons, not Calvin Klein.
WHAT THEY WORE
“I was so nervous about what to wear but honestly everyone was welcoming. I went with a vintage blazer and my favorite boots. Felt completely at home.”
GA Attendee
“The vibe is more creative than formal. I saw everything from couture to custom streetwear. That's what makes LA fashion week special.”
Returning Guest
“I did a full outfit change between the afternoon and evening shows. The VIP lounge made it easy. Got incredible content from both looks.”
VIP Guest
NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT TO WEAR — GET YOUR TICKETS
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