InstagramOK, let's just keep it real—Taylor Swift knows how to throw a party better than you.
It may not be too surprising considering she's the ultimate host, but don't let that discourage you, because we have faith that if you really put in some effort and try to find your inner Swift, you, too, can throw a holiday bash that people will be talking about all year long.
Does that sound like something you're prepared to do? OK, great. The Fourth of July tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to really pull out all the stops, and we're here to make sure you have some guidance on what needs to happen to pull the ultimate Taylor-inspired extravaganza.
So, here's what you need to do to have a Fourth of July bash like T.Swift:
1. Invite Hot Friends: All of Taylor's friends are ridiculously good-looking. It's not fair, but it's reality. So you better go through that Instagram feed, call list and Facebook friends list and start picking out some beauties and hunks to attend your fiesta. Also, it helps if they have a huge social following so they can share photos of your rager (speaking of, a custom hashtag for your party is necessary).
2. Have an Influx of Pool Floaties: Really give the people some options. You have to have swans, if you're trying to be like Taylor, but get some festive ones, too. Try to find an American flag or anything red, white and blue, really.
3. FLAG PRINTS EVERYWHERE: Seriously. Put mini flags all over the place, wear some flag bandanas, have flag-inspired treats and cocktails. Make it seem as though Betsy Ross just gave your home an interior decorating makeover.
4. Flag Onesies: Last year, former couple Gigi Hadid and Joe Jonas brought flag onesies for everyone at the party. Do you have generous friends like that? Because that's kind of genius, not to mention extremely sweet and wonderful.
5. Have a Grill Master: Someone who knows how to cook that meat needs to be in charge, and make sure they're cooking in their bathing suit. Because, America.
6. Fireworks, Duh: Can't have a Fourth of July celebration without some firecrackers. Don't get too crazy, because fireworks can be extremely dangerous, but just get some small sparklers that would do well for Instagram photos (because isn't that always the whole point?). Bonus if you have a spot that you can set up shop and enjoy the actual big fireworks happening in the area.
Now that you're fully prepped, get that Fourth playlist ready and start stretching, because you're about to throw one helluva party!