What to Wear on the Fourth of July: 4 Easy Ways to Style Your White Tank

Trend editors create stylish outfits based on a style staple most women own

By Rose Curiel Jul 04, 2013 4:30 PMTags
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By now, you've probably already settled on your Fourth of July plans, but you may not have decided what you'll wear to your barbecue, picnic or whatever other celebratory shindig you might have in store.

But before you ransack your closet, we've put together four fab Fourth outfits, all based around a style staple you undoubtedly own: the white tank!

Each look offers a bit of patriotic panache and as well as enough flare to rival the fireworks that will light up the sky later tonight.

Check out the four ways we styled a white tank: 

"My personal style is girly with a touch of glamour, so this outfit combines all of my favorite elements together perfectly. I'd pair a simple white tank with a flirty floral mini skirt from Zara and layer a worn-in denim vest on top to add a bit of Americana charm to the look. It is the fourth of July, after all! As for accessories, I absolutely embrace sparkle all year round and am rarely seen without my beloved Kate Spade stud earrings or Brahmin metallic clutch. A pair of chic bejeweled sandals adds a relaxed vibe without losing an ounce of style."—Jennifer 

"For a not-too-literal nod at Old Glory, I'd reach for broad stripes (but no stars!) with these classic navy-and-white shorts. And since I'll be catching fireworks from atop a downtown rooftop this year, I'd make sure to bring along a light chambray top to throw over my basic white tank, just in case it gets a bit too windy—or, you know, if we're celebrating into the dawn's early light. I'd finish off the look with fun pops of color, like these punchy Madewell sandals and a necklace in an always-popular-for-summer turquoise hue."—Rose

"I'm a beach gal through and through, so I'll definitely be celebrating America's birthday in the sand (maybe the surf too). While I won't be opting for a stars and stripes bikini I do love these flag-inspired cutoffs. Plus, I'd layer a casual fedora and classic Aviators for some stylish shade."—Cinya

"Dressing for the Fourth of July is about celebrating bold American colors: I'd pair this tomato-red Topshop blazer with a simple white tank and ultra-Americana Current/Elliott denim overalls. We know it wouldn't be a holiday without accessories, so I'd wear a colorful Kate Spade necklace and cork envelope clutch from J. Crew. And to bring the look together? Check these metallic-and-cork See by Chloé sandals. Cork, denim and a pop of color—so USA!"—Nicole