Oh the 4th of July… a day where we celebrate our independence by stopping by a tent on the side of the road to buy nothing other than sparking fire sticks we hold only a foot away from our face (also known as Sparklers). And of course this also sparks (no pun intended) the turning of children (mostly little boys) into future pyromaniacs (also known as college students)! It is no doubt a day to celebrate!

Many will have parties, cookouts, or even parades to attend while others will spend the night looking at fireworks in the sky. Either way there is a fine balance for dressing up on the 4th of July. While you might be proud on the hot July day, it’s not exactly ideal to show up looking identical to the American flag (note: the runway picture or the man you’ll see proudly wearing his American flag shorts)!

So while wanting to look festive but not over the top, take a cue from the looks below and have a….

Happy 4th of July!

Day Dresses by Charlotte Russe
Watches by BCBG Max Azria