FOUND: 4TH OF JULY OUTFITS THAT AREN’T BASIC (AND YOU CAN STILL WEAR THEM AGAIN!)
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Before heading out to watch fireworks this year, make sure to get your outfit in check. What better excuse to dress in stars and stripes? Here are a few patriotic-themed items you’ll actually love to wear on July 4 and beyond.
From clothing, to accessories, to jewelry, shop our favorite 4th of July picks now.
We found the perfect companion for Fourth of July parties! Straw bags are a summer essential, and this star-embroidered style is subtle enough to carry you from the holiday weekend through the end of summer.
With this sporty one-piece swimsuit, you can show off your patriotic side by the pool! You’ll stand out from all of the American flag bikinis, and it’s even on-trend with a high-cut leg silhouette.
$119.00
Fourth of July weekend means spending lots of time outside. These Le Specs sunglasses are the brand’s number-one best-seller, and they’ll protect your eyes while making every outfit feel totally glam. (P.S. Gigi Hadid is a fan!)
Stay cool in 100-degree heat with the help of this poplin cotton shirtdress. The blue-and-white stripes definitely have an Americana feel, but without going over the top. Plus, it’s sure to become a staple in your summer office wardrobe.
If you’ve been eyeing Converse’s classic Chuck Taylor sneakers, now is the perfect time to scoop them up! They’re inherently patriotic, with a signature red and blue stripe, and they’ll also keep feet happy if your holiday plans involve walking all day.
Here’s a Fourth of July T-shirt you can actually wear more than once. Just add your favorite jeans or denim shorts for a cute, easy outfit that’ll feel comfy from day to night.
$275.00
These star-shaped stud earrings are perfect for the Fourth of July and every day after. They’re made from solid 18-karat yellow gold, and they’re just the right size for a little bit of shine.
Add even more star power to your look with these denim shorts. You’ll feel like the best-dressed at the barbecue, and they’ll come in handy over and over again on hot summer days.
When studs aren’t enough of a statement, these playful pompom hoop earrings won’t be missed. Plus, you can wear them with sundresses, blouses, and tons of other items in your closet, too.
$32.00
Glitter is always a good idea, but that especially rings true on the Fourth of July. This nail polish duo makes it easy to sport an All-American mani, and it even comes with a pair of Insta-ready heart-shaped sunglasses. (Bonus: The formula is both 7-free and vegan.)
Your outfit will literally be fire with these exclusive Jack Rogers sandals. They’re a super fun way to finish a white sundress or jeans-and-tee, and we bet they’ll get you tons of compliments wherever you go.
From clothing, to accessories, to shoes, shop our favorite 4th of July picks for men now.
Is there anything that feels more American than rocking some blue denim? Well, add your favorite MLB team to it, and you’ve got this stylish New Era baseball cap that’s perfect for this patriotic holiday! New York designer Todd Snyder teamed up with the hat brand and Cone Denim (the American denim supplier that’s been around since 1891) to have you looking stylish and all-American while rooting for your home team. It makes us want a hot dog really bad.
Let everyone else rock a basic striped tee while you stand out like a star. Gap’s lightweight star-print button-down with stretch will help you beat the heat while looking cool. Keep the rest of your outfit in the patriotic color scheme for a look that’d make our founding fathers proud.
There’s no better time to rock some snazzy Brooks Brothers than this year as they celebrate 200 years of making Americans look dapper. Get ready for a family and friends photo op with this snazzy woven and printed bow tie over a crisp white shirt and red or blue shorts for an elevated Fourth of July look that deserves fireworks.
The biggest name in American fashion made chambray shorts with embroidered American flags and western-inspired motifs like cowboy boots and a longhorn skull, and they’re awesome! Ralph Lauren’s embroidered lightweight shorts create a fun pattern that feel Independence Day-ready without being too overwhelming with in-your-face patriotism. We pledge allegiance to these stylish shorts!
$45.00
Whether your look goes full Americana or not, you’ll look Fourth-of-July-ready in a cinch with this finishing touch to your patriotic look. Plus, it’s easy to loosen up this D-ring belt when you’ve had too much barbecue — and let’s face it, the food is just as important as your outfit.
$55.00
While everyone else is sporting flip-flops, upgrade your footwear style with Soludos’ striped slipper. This casual shoe is a versatile option to wear at the beach, to a barbecue, and everything in-between. This is the only shoe you need this summer, and with a low price tag, that means you have more money for rosé!
This is one Fourth of July accessory you’ll wear all day, every day this summer. The blue and white woven-leather bracelet with a stainless steel barrel works just as well with your favorite summer suiting as it does with a plain white T-shirt and jeans. A little wrist flair goes a long way.
from $9.37
With every guy showing off his fashionable socks this summer, make a statement wearing a pair the founding fathers would be proud of. You’ll knock everyone’s socks off by pairing these American flag Stance socks with fresh white kicks.