What to Wear to Art Basel – Closetful of Clothes

Art Basel is one of the biggest art events of the year. Taking place every year in Miami, it’s turned into a total scene with lots of events and parties throughout the week. It’s no longer just people in the art world who frequent the event, and as brands and influencers and companies descend upon the Florida city for the art fest, there are so many occasions to dress for. If you’re headed to Miami for this year’s event, you may be wondering what to wear to Art Basel. I’ve already gotten a few requests in fact for what to wear to Art Basel in my DMs, so I thought I’d put together some outfit ideas.

Even though Art Basel takes place in December, it’s still going to be warm in Miami during that time of year, so you’ll want to plan accordingly. When picking out outfits, think festive. You have tons of artists and creatives at this event, and it’s taking place in the vibrant city of Miami, so think lots of color and fun silhouettes and embellishments and you’ll definitely want to bring some fun heels and shoes and accessories. There’s lots of street style and people dressed to impress. In that sense, it reminds me of NYFW but it’s a bit more artsy and Miami-inspired if that makes sense. When figuring out what to wear to Art Basel, think bright colors, fun prints, embellishments like feathers or sequins, and metallics. Have fun with silhouettes and proportions. You can go for more daring and sexy styles (it is Miami after all) and you’re definitely going to want to bring heels. But you can also get creative and try some bolder trends or tap into your personal style. Really, anything goes in such a creative landscape. If this is your first time or you’re just not sure what to wear to Art Basel, here are some fun ideas.