Laufey’s audience skews vintage, so most of these outfits pull from puff sleeves, polka dots, pleated skirts, and tiered silhouettes in neutral palettes.
The rule is venue climate: long sleeves and maxi lengths hold up in air-conditioned seated shows, while cropped cardigans and minis work better in packed standing sections.
1. Polka-dot Butterfly Tiered Dress
The polka dots and butterfly appliqués here turn a white tiered dress into something noticeably vintage without reaching for full costume.
Tiered skirts move well in standing-room crowds, and the off-white base keeps the print from reading too loud under stage lights.
A tiered midi or maxi in white or cream pairs naturally with a hair ribbon or vintage-style brooches. The fabric weight matters: something with a little structure holds the tiers out, while a thinner cotton will cling.
2. White Puff-sleeve Maxi Dress
Puff sleeves and a maxi length both show up in Laufey’s own wardrobe, which is why these 2 dresses land so often at her shows.
The soft pink dress on the left has a large bow at the shoulder, while the white dress on the right keeps the detail in the sleeves alone.
Either one works for a seated venue where dressier without losing comfort is the priority.
The maxi length means you can wear flats or low heels and still get the same silhouette. If you run warm, skip synthetic fabrics: cotton or linen blends breathe better during a full set.
For her Lollapalooza 2024 set, Laufey brought vintage-inspired charm in a Rodarte SS19 top and skirt, paired with silver Sweet Jane ballerina flats by Christian Louboutin. The large tulle sleeves and skirt adorned with silk bows made the singer’s Lollapalooza debut outfit one to remember.
3. Puff-sleeve Blouse and Pleated Skirt
A white puff-sleeve blouse tucked into a high-waisted pleated midi skirt splits the difference between dressed-up and easy to move in.
The grey pleated skirt here is neutral enough to pair with almost any blouse, and the midi length works with ballet flats or loafers.
This combination also travels well if you’re heading to a show after work: swap the blouse for something plainer during the day, then change in a restroom before doors open.
Look for a blouse with elastic or a drawstring at the cuffs so the puff stays put without constant adjusting.
4. Red Top and Tiered Skirt
Red and white together reads vintage without looking like a costume, especially when the red repeats in both the top and the shoes.
The tiered maxi skirt here is cotton or cotton blend, which keeps it from getting too dressy, and the sleeveless cut balances the volume on the bottom half.
Mary Janes in red or another saturated color are easier to find now than they were a few years ago, and they hold up better in a general-admission crowd than an open-toed sandal.
If you don’t own red shoes, swap in a red crossbody bag or headband to carry the color through.
5. High-collar Blouse and Maxi Skirt
The white blouse here has a structured collar and long sleeves, while the black patterned maxi skirt adds enough weight to balance the top without competing for attention.
This works best in a climate-controlled venue: long sleeves and a maxi skirt in any fabric heavier than cotton will get uncomfortable outdoors or in a packed standing section.
A high-necked blouse calls for a skirt with some pattern or texture so the whole outfit doesn’t flatten out under low lighting.
6. Graphic Tee and Ruffled Mini
A white graphic tee and a navy polka-dot ruffled mini skirt keeps the vintage nod without committing to a full period look.
The polka dots and ruffles do the work, so the tee can stay plain, and the black ballet flats tie into the navy without adding a third color.
This is one of the easier combinations to pull from the closet with a ruffled or tiered mini skirt in any color.
The graphic tee here is cropped slightly, but a regular-length tee works just as well tucked in at the front. If you don’t own ballet flats, a low sneaker in white or black keeps the same casual tone.
7. Striped Top with Pleated Skirt
Black-and-white stripes and a black pleated skirt take almost no effort to pull together, and the whole thing holds up better in transit than anything with ruffles or tiers.
The long sleeves keep you covered in air-conditioned venues, and the short skirt balances the coverage on top.
A pleated mini in black pairs with nearly anything, so if your closet has one, this is the fastest route to a vintage-leaning look without buying a single new piece.
8. Burgundy Leather Jacket and Trousers
A burgundy leather jacket over black wide-leg trousers skews more polished than most concert outfits, but it fits a seated show or an evening slot where you want to stand out without leaning fully vintage.
The wide-leg cut is easier to move in than a skinny trouser, and the dark palette keeps the jacket from reading too bright under stage lights.
Leather jackets run warm, so this works best in fall or winter, or in a venue with strong air conditioning.
9. Cropped Cardigan with Jeans
A cropped brown cardigan and straight-leg jeans is the most casual option here, and it still reads intentional if the cardigan is fitted and the jeans are hemmed to the right length.
The cropped cut keeps the proportions balanced, and the neutral brown goes with almost any shoe color.
This is what you reach for when comfort is the priority and you don’t want to commit to a full vintage silhouette.
10. Floral Puff-sleeve Mini Dress
A black floral mini dress with puff sleeves and a V-neck hits the vintage tone without requiring a skirt-and-blouse combination.
The black base keeps the floral print from reading too sweet, and the choker adds a small Gothic edge that offsets the puff sleeves.
Mini dresses are easier to layer under a jacket if the venue is cold, and the V-neck balances the volume in the sleeves. If you run cold, add opaque tights in black.
11. Cardigan and Tiered Maxi Skirt
A navy cardigan over a white tiered maxi skirt gives you the vintage silhouette with the option to remove a layer if the venue is warmer than expected.
The white skirt stays neutral enough to pair with cardigans in other colors, and the Mary Janes carry the look through to the shoes.
Tiered maxi skirts in white or cream are easier to find now than they were a few seasons ago, and they work with almost any top that can be tucked or cropped.
12. Lace Collar Blouse and Pinafore
A grey pinafore layered over a white lace-collar blouse splits the vintage reference between 2 pieces, which makes it easier to rewear the blouse on its own later.
The pinafore keeps the look structured, and the lace collar brings in enough detail that jewelry becomes optional.
This combination works best in cooler weather: the layering gets heavy fast in a warm venue, and the pinafore fabric matters. Look for something with a little stretch so it doesn’t pull across the shoulders when you lift your arms.
13. Polka-dot Blouse with Mini Skirt
The polka-dot blouse keeps the vintage nod subtle, and pairing it with a black mini skirt makes the whole outfit easy to put together.
If your blouse has long sleeves, this combination holds up in air-conditioned venues without needing a jacket.
A polka-dot blouse in white and black also layers well under cardigans or leather jackets if you need more warmth later in the night.
