The birthday of our country is just around the corner, marking a slew of BBQs, picnics, and warm outdoor fun. This holiday, there is no better way to pull double duty than dressing stylishly for the heat, and showing your patriotism in the classic stand-by: red, white, and blue. The colors are easy for anyone to pull off, but instead of taking a literal stars and stripes approach, why not celebrate our nations independence, with some fashion independence. We love Brian Reyes’ spin on basic blue shorts, especially when paired with his bold red halter-top. However, if the top is too risqué for a family-oriented affair, take a nod from Alexander Wang’s Spring ’10 collection and throw on an adorable red and white stripped button-up. When the weather cools down at night, try adding a long sleeved denim top a la all-American girl Marilyn Monroe. Just make sure that the denim shades aren’t matching, and try rolling up the sleeves for an effortless look. These ensembles are fun, original, and as easy as pie!

 

-Lindsay Flans