ACL Fest 2026 Outfits: Crop Tops, Custom Tees and Word Caps from East Austin
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ACL is two weekends this year: October 2 to 4 and October 9 to 11 at Zilker Park. Charli XCX, Lorde, The xx, Twenty One Pilots, Rufus Du Sol, Skrillex and Kings of Leon headline. That's six days of photos, dust and sun. Your outfit is in every one of those photos.
This guide covers the three things Austin buys most from our East 6th shop during festival season: crop tops, custom tees and custom word caps. It covers how to build an ACL outfit around them, when to order, and where to find us after the last set.
Why these three pieces win at ACL
Zilker in early October is still warm, mostly shadeless and heavily photographed. What works is light, fitted and easy to spot in a crowd.
- Crop tops keep you cool and go with cargo pants, cutoffs, a slip skirt or a mesh layer.
- Custom tees turn a group into a team. They also make your friends easy to find when someone wanders off.
- Word caps handle the sun and finish the look. The word does the talking.
What's on the rack
Crop top baby tees, $42
Micro rib, fitted, stretchy, cut to sit above the waist. Sizes run XS to 2XL in athletic heather, black, natural, pink and white. They run fitted, so check the size chart on each product page.
| Design | Pairs with |
|---|---|
| DUMP HIM | Faded grey cap, black cargo pants |
| DOLLY | Light pink cap, denim cutoffs |
| Heated Hockey | Black cap, pleated mini |
| Y'all Poor Kris | Any cap, any bottoms |
Custom tees, $45
Bring a photo or artwork and we print it on a white unisex tee. The friend's worst photo. The group chat screenshot. The drawing your roommate made at 2 am.
We print your own photos and artwork; we cannot print logos, brand marks or artist merch designs. That includes team logos. Everything else is fair game.
Custom printing in East Austin
Custom word caps, $35 and $45
The Choose Your Word dad hat is 100% cotton, with a curved brim and an adjustable strap, in black, faded grey or light pink. Your word is stitched on as a patch. The word menu includes Am I the Drama, Pink Pony Club, Dead Inside, Seasonal Depression, Sapphic Tendencies, Slay, Papi and Puta. For a word that isn't on the menu, pick the Custom Order Cap at $45 and send us the word.
Five ACL outfit formulas
One top, one cap. Add your own bottoms, sunscreen and a bag that meets the festival's bag policy.
- The Pop Girl. DOLLY crop top in pink, light pink "Pink Pony Club" cap.
- The Main Character. DUMP HIM crop top in black, faded grey "Am I the Drama" cap.
- The Sunset Set. Y'all Poor Kris crop top in heather, black "Dead Inside" cap.
- The Group Chat. Matching custom tees with one friend's face on them, everyone in black word caps, one person in light pink.
- The Weekend Two Survivor. Heated Hockey crop top, faded grey custom cap reading "Weekend Two Energy."
Ten words for your ACL cap
- Friday. For opening day.
- Two-a-Days. Because it's two weekends.
- Weekend Two Energy. Tired, still going.
- Zilker Body. No gym required.
- Dust Lung. The real souvenir.
- Not Camping. Hotel on Rainey and proud of it.
- Lost My Friends at Main Stage. Doubles as a signal flare.
- Emotional Support Wristband. For whoever bought the tickets.
- Y'all-ternative. The East Austin genre.
- Keep Austin Alien. Our motto, your hat.
All ten work on a Custom Order Cap or a custom tee.
When to order
Custom word caps are made to order and take about 5 to 7 days. Crop tops and in-stock tees have no lead time.
| For | Order by | How |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend One caps (Oct 2 to 4) | Fri Sept 26 | Online for pickup, or at the counter |
| Weekend Two caps (Oct 9 to 11) | Fri Oct 3 | Online or at the counter |
| Group custom tees | A few days ahead | DM @aliensofbrooklyn or email aliensofbrooklyn@gmail.com with headcount and the file |
| Crop tops, in-stock tees | Any time | Walk in |
Missed the date? Walk in anyway and ask what we can turn around that week.
One more date for your calendar: Saturday, Oct 10 is ACL Weekend Two and the Red River game (2:30 pm, Dallas). Every bar on East 6th will have it on. Plan the outfit for both.
Find us after the fest
Aliens of Brooklyn, 1630 E 6th St #104, East Austin, two blocks from the bars.
- Friday: noon to midnight
- Saturday and Sunday: noon to 11 pm
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6 pm to midnight
- Tuesday: closed
We're still open after the last set. Come straight over with your wristband on. The word menu is on the wall.
FAQ
What should I wear to ACL 2026?
Light, fitted layers and a hat. A crop top or tee with a cap handles the October heat and the sun at Zilker.
Where can I get custom t-shirts in East Austin?
Aliens of Brooklyn at 1630 E 6th St #104 prints your own photos and artwork on white unisex tees for $45. Groups should message a few days ahead.
How long do custom word caps take?
About 5 to 7 days. Order by Sept 26 for Weekend One and by Oct 3 for Weekend Two.
Can you print band, festival or team logos?
No. We print your own photos and artwork only.
Are you open after ACL?
Yes. Till midnight Friday, till 11 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Crop top, word cap, done. See you on East 6th. Keep it weird.