Growing up, my family always loved shopping for holiday outfits. They also loved matching my sisters and me. While I didn’t necessarily love the matching, I did love shopping with festive intentions, and often my favorite holiday to shop for was the Fourth of July. I loved picking out what I would wear to celebrate my nation’s freedom. So this year, get ready for your outfit to go off with a bang and shine bright like fireworks.
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The Laid-back Lady
This look is for the lady who doesn’t feel like she needs to go all stars-and-stripes to celebrate. It’s super simple and can be pulled off by anyone. All you need to do is pair up some comfy navy pants with a simple tank. Pull it all together with a pair of white slide sandals and a basic tote (this one has blue stripes for festive flair).
Old Navy Graphic Tank, $12 // Levi Knit Trouser, $40 (also love these navy plus-size joggers) // Merona Tote Handbag, $40 // Mossimo Sandals, $25
The Beach Babe
You might not be spending your Fourth of July on land, but you can still support your country while beachside. Just wear a striped swimsuit and a brightly colored cover-up with a pair of summer-inspired sandals. Bring along all your beachside necessities in a cute graphic bag. Don’t forget your hat or your sunscreen!
Target Swimsuit Top, $20 // Target Swimsuit Bottom, $15 (or try this striped plus-size one-piece that's PERFECT for the Fourth of July!) // BP Cover-up, $22.80 // Charming Charlie Sunhat, $22 // Charming Charlie T-Strap Sandals, $19 // ModCloth Bag, $24
The Glamour Gal
Maybe your Fourth of July calls for something a little more sophisticated (or you just want to dress up). It’s so easy to dress up and still show your patriotism. Go for a red, white, and blue dress and some matching heels. Bring the whole outfit together with some dangling gold earrings and neutral clutch.
Charming Charlie Dress, $35 // ModCloth Heels, $35 // Natasha Couture Box Clutch, $48 // Baublebar Drop Earrings, $28
This look is for the lady who doesn’t feel like she needs to go all stars-and-stripes to celebrate. It’s super simple and can be pulled off by anyone. All you need to do is pair up some comfy navy pants with a simple tank. Pull it all together with a pair of white slide sandals and a basic tote (this one has blue stripes for festive flair).
Old Navy Graphic Tank, $12 // Levi Knit Trouser, $40 (also love these navy plus-size joggers) // Merona Tote Handbag, $40 // Mossimo Sandals, $25
The Beach Babe
You might not be spending your Fourth of July on land, but you can still support your country while beachside. Just wear a striped swimsuit and a brightly colored cover-up with a pair of summer-inspired sandals. Bring along all your beachside necessities in a cute graphic bag. Don’t forget your hat or your sunscreen!
Target Swimsuit Top, $20 // Target Swimsuit Bottom, $15 (or try this striped plus-size one-piece that's PERFECT for the Fourth of July!) // BP Cover-up, $22.80 // Charming Charlie Sunhat, $22 // Charming Charlie T-Strap Sandals, $19 // ModCloth Bag, $24
The Glamour Gal
Maybe your Fourth of July calls for something a little more sophisticated (or you just want to dress up). It’s so easy to dress up and still show your patriotism. Go for a red, white, and blue dress and some matching heels. Bring the whole outfit together with some dangling gold earrings and neutral clutch.
Charming Charlie Dress, $35 // ModCloth Heels, $35 // Natasha Couture Box Clutch, $48 // Baublebar Drop Earrings, $28
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