Red, white, and blue for 4th of July? How original. You can stick to this color scheme this upcoming holiday without over doing it. Retire your stars and striped bodysuit you've worn every July 4th since high school. Go for something a little more elevated and that you can wear all year long. Scroll for what we're wearing this 4th of July (and all summer).
Solid Dress
Depending on your weekend plans, you can dress up or down a simple mini dress. To show off your holiday spirit, wear a red, white, or blue dress and mix and match accessories. You can wear this outfit well after the 4th.
Shop Gab Kate Wake Up Call Mini Dress
You NEED this baby blue (and every color) mini dress. Ruched on both sides, it's super flattering and comfortable. Rain or shine, day or night, on a rooftop, boat, or in a backyard, you'll feel good in this dress.
Pair it with fun star jewelry and oversized sunglasses for that "cool girl" look.
Shop W.A.P.G. Raya Eyelet Cutout Dress
Not only is it a Hot Girl Summer, it's also a Cowgirl Summer. Your favorite influencers are taking influence from country pop stars and the midwest for fashion inspo. What better time to finally wear your new cowgirl boots then July 4th? Accessorize a white textured dress with red boots for a not so basic outfit. Bright colored sandals or Golden Goose sneakers with a blue star make the perfect addition to your outfit.
Shop Muche & Muchette Lolita Reversible Bucket Hat
Top off your outfit with a bucket hat. Super cute for the beach or backyard BBQ. Get it in bandana print, tie-dye, or solid.
Matching Set
Sets are perfect for the holiday weekend because you don't need to think about matching pants to a top you already have or vice versa. It already goes! If you want, you can mix a patterned bottom with solid top, but monochromatic is super on trend. A skirt or short set makes you look effortlessly put together.
Shop Muche & Muchette Lolita Wrap Top and Skirt
Bandana print? Check. Wrap skirt and matching top? Check. Get the easiest and most spirited 4th of July outfit before the holiday weekend. This blue set is perfect for rooftop vibes or the beach.
Shop stackable jewelry
Layer on the jewels for a sparkly addition. The more the better!
Shop W.A.P.G. Nashville Crop Top and Shorts
This white lace set is so pretty for summer picnics and July 4th! The top and bottoms can be worn separate, but look so cute together. With high top sneakers, you can feel flirty and casual all summer long.
Shop Sunday Stevens Sammi Terry Cloth Top and Bottoms
Having a laid back July 4th? Mood. To stay cozy and still feel like you're celebrating America's independence, put on a terry cloth set, order in a burger with fries, and watch the fireworks from your window.
Linen Top
We are obsessed with oversized linen tops! Instead of stealing them from our boyfriend, we got our own. And so should you!
Shop Lioness Boyfriend Shirt
This top is easy to throw on and the blue pinstripes are patriotic enough to wear on July 4th and trendy enough to wear every day after. Paired with jean shorts and a white bodysuit, you'll look like an influencer. Can be worn over your bathing suit as a cover up too.
Shop Lack of Color Aruba Fray Boater
Every beach or boat outfit needs a hat. Ditch the baseball cap and elevate your look with a straw one.
Shop Lioness Palm Beach Mini Shirt Dress
This dress is anything but basic. For when you don't want to wear pants, wear this. It looks like a shirt, but will definitely keep you covered. Perfect for any plans you have this holiday and especially all summer; wear it for a day in the city or night out.
Patriotic Graphic
Instead of scrambling for a tee with a tacky phrase the day before your plans, get a cool graphic. Vintage band tees and patriotic prints are perfect additions to your closet and your July 4th look book. Add these to your collection and keep them in rotation all summer.
Shop Brooklyn Karma Malibu Oversized Tee
Represent your city with a simple graphic. This oversized tee can be dressed up or down depending on your plans. Going to a backyard BBQ? Wear this with bike shorts or denim.
Shop Z Supply Leigh Tie Dye Sweatshirt
Baby you're a firework! For watching fireworks at the beach, warm up in a tie dye graphic sweatshirt. Pack it in your beach bag with the matching shorts too for a cozy quick change!
Shop Daydreamer Joan Jett GF Tee
Going out but don't want to go all out? Tee with a mini ruffled skirt is the perfect mix of casual and cute. 4th July but wear it all year long. A red, white, and blue Rolling Stones or Joan Jett tee is essential.
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For that extra patriotic touch, get a blue manicure! Ask for french tips but with a colored (red or blue) tip and neutral or colored base. Nail art is super trendy right now, so make this mani last.
