Every year, the fourth of July rolls around and I'm left rummaging through my closet that consist of mostly neutrals and end up showing up to a fourth of July party looking dressed for a funeral and not a BBQ. Quite often the thought of parading around in extraordinary bright colors and mixed patterns and still looking fashionable is extremely daunting. After reviewing some of the spring runway shows I see that red white and blue, when not taken too literally with stars and stripes, can be amazingly chic. Taking cues from Michael Kors' retro Pleasantville-with-a-twist look, I'll be able to put together a fantastic 4th of July ensemble. I'll make the
"Plaza Estie" striped skirt the cornerstone of my outfit-- it covers all the necessary colors for the holiday and its flared puffy skirt will leave lots of room for hot dogs and potato salad. A ballet flat with a loud print like
Betsey Johnson's circle flat can funk up the primness of the skirt and is great for outdoor events because the last thing you want is your stilettos getting stuck in the grass. Top the look off with a plain white tee, grab a red, white, and blue bikini for a dip in the pool, and you're looking as festive as the fireworks. Check out the slideshow for how to get the look, and other chic red white and blue picks!
