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July 4th is the one day weekend of the year where you’re pretty much expected to wear red, white, and blue wherever you go—dressing in any other hue would be simply un-American. To make sure you’re waxing patriotic throughout your holiday getaway (or at least look like you are), we’ve rounded up some festive items to throw into your weekend bag. Sticking to the colors of the flag is mandatory, but you don’t have to forgo style for spirit: Your Independence Day wardrobe shouldn’t looked like it was purchased at the nearest party supply store. There’s a way to stay chic while staying true to the 4th’s trio of colors—click through for some ideas!

Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters Truly Madly Deeply American flag muscle tee, $29.

Photo: Courtesy of American Apparel American Apparel medium leather headband, $12.



Photo: Courtesy of Topshop Topshop petite flag print denim shorts, $68.

Photo: Courtesy of Everyday Minerals Everyday Minerals eye shadow, starting at $5
each.

 

Photo: Courtesy of Nitrolicious Converse lo-top canvas sneakers, $184.

Photo: Courtesy of Steve Madden Steve Madden Bflagged bag, $48.

Photo: Courtesy of Kohl's SONOMA life + style stars & stripes beach towel, $15.

Photo: Courtesy of Essie Essie nail polish, $8 each.

Photo: Courtesy of Trans Surf Havaianas Top flip-flops in “ruby red”, $18.

Photo: Courtesy of Bluefly Ray-Ban original wayfarer, $150.

Photo: Courtesy of Target Xhilaration Juniors reversible American flag print triangle swim top and side tie swim bottom, $14 each.