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5 Chic Ways to Wear Red, White and Blue on the 4th of July

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As far as we're concerned, the Fourth of July is for hot dogs, illegal fireworks, and spending time with your favorite people. Here are five no-fuss outfits to wear while you're doing just that, incorporating red, white and blue in the chillest way possible.

Dog Sitting

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If your dog flips at the sound of fireworks, keep him company at home in your favorite jeans, but stick to holiday colors with red slides.

Tna Perfect Hoodie Crop, $75; aritzia.com

H&M Ankle-Length Twill Pants, $40; hm.com

Balenciaga Red Campaign Logo Socks, $46; ssense.com

Donni Charm Silk Chiquita, $38; shopdonni.com

Getting Lit

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Sneaking around with potentially illegal fireworks that your cousin scored from out of state? Stay under the radar with overalls, a backpack filled with bottle rockets, and comfy sneakers in case you're on the run.

Alberta Ferretti Today Cropped Sweater, $285; farfetch.com

Mango Contrasting Seams Denim Dungarees, $80; mango.com

Nike Blazer Mid Vintage, $100; nike.com

Everlane Modern Zip Backpack, $52; everlane.com

Pool Party

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Hit a pool party without packing an extra set of clothes in this cropped bikini top. Pair it with fun accessories like this cherry-print tote and bright sunnies.

Solid & Striped Meghan Striped Bikini Top, $90; net-a-porter.com

Solid & Striped Meaghan Bikini Briefs, $80; net-a-porter.com

Zara Jeans Wide Leg Contrast Stitching, $70; zara.com

Raen Flatscreen, $150; raen.com

Soeur Du Maroc Ibiza Tote Bag, $145; shopbop.com

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Block Party

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If you're heading to a neighborhood block party, go in a cute AF dress, mules you can wear all night long, and a crossbody bag that leaves your hands free to eat the entire time you're there.

Mara Hoffman Checked Ingrid Dress, $425; bonadrag.com

Topshop Petra Beaded Shoulder Bag, $350; topshop.com

Creatures of Comfort Como Sandal Slide, $395; creaturesofcomfort.com

Roxanne Assoulin Bracelet, $375; modaoperandi.com

Rooftop Cocktails

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For a more formal occasion, try a easy but stylish shirt dress paired with summer-y accessories. A fun clutch and chic mules will serve as your party icebreaker.

Zara Printed Tunic, $70; zara.com

Mango Fish Bamboo Bag, $70; mango.com

Charles by Charles David Mya Knotted Satin Slide Mule, $33.50; lastcall.com

Lele Sadoughi Banded Hoop Earrings, $118; lelesadoughi.com

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Justine Carreon


Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.   

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