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1. Pick Two Out of Three
Don’t own much blue? Don’t stress, you can totally keep the color out of your outfit. In fact, any combination from the trio (blue with white, red with blue, etc.) will look just as festive without being quite so on the nose.
Shop similar styles: All Saints top ($55; $22); Summersalt pants ($80); Banana Republic clutch ($70; $41)
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2. Go for Muted Tones
Primary colors can be a bit much. Rather, focus on an understated print (with some addition of red, white or blue) that you can pair with white sneaks.
Shop similar styles: Beach Lunch Lounge dress ($78); Keds sneakers ($75); Furla bag ($398)
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3. Give Florals a Patriotic Spin
Oh, your floral dress already happens to be blue and red? Add a handbag in any of the three patriotic hues and call it a day.
Shop similar styles: Yumi Kim dress ($258); Rebecca Taylor dress ($297)
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4. Try some Unexpected Prints
Swap stars for leopard spots and switch stripes for plaid; so long as you stick to the OG color scheme, you’ll fit right in with all the flag-adorned folks while watching the fireworks.
Shop similar styles: Paige shirt ($159); AG jeans ($188); Reike Nen handbag ($380); Nine West heels ($89; $70)
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5. Use Makeup to Your Advantage
An easy denim jacket or classic-cut blazer is always a good idea. You know what else is great? A bright red lip.
Shop similar styles: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna ($18; $13); Sephora Collection ($15); Marc Jacobs Beauty ($32; $16)
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6. Ditto for accessories
Bold lipstick not quite your style? Tie a red and blue scarf around your ponytail to transform your favorite LWD from simply cute to really ready to celebrate America’s birthday.
Shop similar styles: Coach scarf ($95; $48); ASTR the Label dress ($128; $64)
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7. Keep it Streamlined
So you actually have the perfect shorts for such a specific holiday? Tuck in a structured button-down and take your look from costume-y to classy.
Shop similar styles: Gap blouse ($60; $36); Shein shorts ($8); Sole Society bag ($60)