Austin City Limits Day 2: Where Fashion Gurus and Mother Nature Brought the Heat

Austin, the capital of scorching temperatures and scorching hot takes, brought its A-game this Saturday for Day 2 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. But guess who outshone the Texas sun? The fashionistas, of course!

Event-goers, clearly woke to the call of style, brought outfits that screamed, "I'm creative, I'm unique, and I definitely didn't steam my clothes in this heat!"

Animal prints, particularly leopard print, made a comeback – because nothing says "I'm a wild, free spirit" like pretending to be a jungle cat in 93-degree weather. Glitter, sequins, and sparkle – the holy trinity of festival fashion – also took center stage. Let's not forget the classic cowboy boots and denim, because even if you're a city slicker, you gotta blend in with the Texan crowd.

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The most common accessory this year: a paper fan. Yep, you read that right. With temperatures hitting 93 degrees, fans were the new black. Fanning yourself in desperation? Holding up a fan to block the sun while questioning your life choices? You weren't alone, buddy.

The American-Statesman team, always on the lookout for the next fashion trend (because clearly, the news isn't distressing enough), will continue to hunt for the hottest festival fashion this weekend.

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