4th of July Fashion Fix!

by Nancy Upton on Jul 2, 2012 in Shopping

Nothing screams I love America! like a red, white, and blue ensemble. A popular summer trend that always reaches its peak around the Fourth of July, flag-themed clothing is popping up everywhere right now. With options as varied as recipes for apple pie, we’ve selected a few of our favorite looks of the moment.

A scarf is a great way to incorporate American spirit into an outfit without overdoing the theme. Free People’s Tattered Flag Scarf ($38) is available in red, white, and blue or muted charcoal tones.

Ideal for outdoor concerts or as a bikini-topper, Urban Outfitters’ muscle shirt ($58) caught our eye.

Also from Urban Outfitters, Tripp NYC’s Retro Flag Jeans ($126) aren’t too holiday literal, making them cool enough to wear all year.

Booming in popularity in recent years, is there any other flag-emblazoned item as iconic as the American flag bikini? Ralph Lauren’s version ($65 top, $47 bottom) offers mix-and-match options.

Towering Lita platform boots by Jeffrey Campbell ($160) take stars and stripes to new heights – 9.25 inches, to be exact.

Then again, jewelry is a great way to add a hint of American flair, if you’re not ready to go the full-on disco boot route. We like this sweet little beaded star necklace from American Eagle ($15.50).

Finally, we present Baby & Toddler Shortalls ($44) from FlagClothes.com, just because they’re so freakin’ cute. Adorable matching floppy hat sold separately.

(Photo credits, from top: 1. FreePeople.com, 2. UrbanOutfitters.com, 3. UrbanOutfitters.com, 4. RalphLauren.com, 5. NastyGal.com, 6. AE.com, 7. FlagClothes.com)

Nancy Upton

Nancy Upton has been turning heads since the third grade, when she arrived on School Picture Day in a Nicole Miller ensemble made entirely of silver vinyl. A performance artist, actor, and writer in Dallas, Nancy directs Nextwave Performing Arts’ improv troupe. In 2011, after making headlines with her controversial entry in American Apparel’s ‘Next Big Thing’ modeling contest, her work was featured in The Daily Beast, Time Magazine, Vogue Italy, and on the Today Show, among other high-profile media outlets. For DFW Style Daily, Nancy explores the Dallas style scene from a unique and candid perspective.