Street style at the 2016 Baton Rouge Blues Festival

We wove through dancing throngs of music fans at this spring’s Baton Rouge Blues Festival to document what festival-goers were wearing

Shaminka Lawis, 24 (pictured above)

Sales associate

Wearing: White button-up top and palazzo pants from The Limited, circle-rimmed sunglasses from UrbanOG.com, diamond-encrusted necklace and stud earrings from Zales, Marc Jacobs watch, Michael Kors bangle and sandals from UrbanOG.com

Her style: “I like to dress pretty edgy, usually … I like bright colors and wearing things that some other people might be nervous to wear.”

Tristan Catron, 21

Wearing: Thrifted pocket T-shirt, khakis from PacSun, Grassroots hat, Nixon watch and Bluefin leather flip-flops

His style: “I just try to wear what’s right for the situation and always something that’s comfortable.”

Emily McConnel, 21

Student

Wearing: T-shirt from Purple Cow, thrifted burgundy skirt, Fossil watch and Wear.Ever. sandals

Her style: “I always try to buy items I’ll always love and use.”

Elton Green, 55

Operation technician

Wearing: Navy blue beret from Macy’s, yellow button-down from Van Heusen, dark-wash Levi’s jeans and Nike tennis shoes

His style: “Day-to-day I wear a uniform, but on the weekends I usually go for casual and comfortable.”

Linda Green, 56

Administrative assistant

Wearing: Liz Claiborne printed top, jeans from JCPenney, canvas sneakers from Bass Pro Shops, Fossil watch and jewelry from Zales

Her style: “Simple. I almost always dress business-casual.”

Carmen Stevenson, 20

Student

Wearing: Olive crop top from Urban Outfitters, thrifted maxi skirt, headband from Time Warp, necklace from Purple Cow, handmade jewelry, a tribal canvas backpack purchased at the Blues Fest and loafer sandals from Earthly Concerns

Her style: “My personal style tends to be really bohemian. I love earthy, natural tones and wearing a lot of neutral colors and loose, flowy items.”

Chelsea, 10

Third-grader

Wearing: Floral tank and mint green shorts from JCPenney, sandals from Target and beaded necklace and crossbody purse from Charlotte Russe

Her style: “If I could wear flowers and bright colors everyday, I would! I like to wear outfits that are bright so I feel bright.”