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How to Win Best-Dressed at Your Fourth of July Barbecue

Forget cheesy t-shirts and bandanas. Here are 10 Independence Day outfit ideas you'll want to wear again and again

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Structured Stripes Trade the traditional flag pattern for nautical stripes. We love this street style look, which pairs a structured white crop top with a hi-rise striped skirt.

Photograph courtesy of: Le 21ème, Adam Katz Sinding

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Dressing on-theme for a holiday get-together without looking absurd is no small task. It's especially tricky on the Fourth of July, when the color palette and pattern options are fairly limited. (As it turns out, stars and stripes tend to look better on a flagpole than a human body). That's why we put together this roundup of chic Independence Day outfit inspo. Scroll through for 10 outfit ideas that are totally wearable, and click on the links throughout to recreate each look.