If you look back in my camera roll for the last 25 years (ha…I guess realistically since 2007), there is a 94.7% chance I’m wearing cut on jean shorts on the 4th of July. I mean, cut off jean shorts are basically the spokesbottoms for BBQ’s and country concerts across the United States. I might be behind the times, but this is the first year I even contemplated wearing anything other than jean shorts… and lets be honest, will probably wear them next year. My lack of 4th of July outfit diversity may partially be a result of living in the grunge, rock star realm of the PNW– who knows anymore. All I know is I dug though closet and put together my own “ditchin’ jean shorts this 4th of July” outfit inspiration guide. No matter how fancy, chic, or country your 4th of July plans are, I styled 7 different outfit options for any style of 4th of July party!
The lipstick i’m wearing in every single picture is my absolute FAVORITE lipstick of all time. Fashion Legacy from MAC’s Retro Matte Liquid line. This liquid lipstick lasts around 6 hours without having to reapply and is only $22! This is definitely my most loved lipstick and it’s lasted me over 5 years… It’s worth every penny of the $22… AND there are 13 other matte shades— and two other lines (metallic and glossy).
Fourth of July inspiration and similar amazon finds below!
coastal white eyelet
dress: h&m (sold out) – very similar (way cuter, ha!) | shoes: old navy (size 7.5)
There is nothing better than a crisp white eyelet dress in the summer time. I will say, it’s hard for me to wear white dresses… not due to fear of spilling or getting it really dirty… but because when I put on white dresses, I either go back to sorority preference (GO T-R-I-D-E-L-T-A) or engagement festivities. Those reasons are the very reason I will now be wearing them on the 4th! I LOVE THEM so much… I just feel out of place when I try to wear them to work. Really though, how adorable is this eyelet?
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t-shirt dress right there
dress: h&m (size 2-true to size) | shoes: old navy (size 7.5)
I admits it: I own this dress in 5 different patterns. It’s rare a t-shirt, v-neck style shift dress fits an undersized human like me (5’2 represent!!!). I love that H&M is starting to keep styles and update patterns with the seasons. I bought this dress a couple of weeks ago and love this blue floral print.
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stars + striped midis
dress: forever 21 (size small, runs small) | shoes: shoes: old navy (size 7.5)
Stripped midi’s remind me of cruising around Santa Monica with my bestie from college. She lives down in L.A and I’m hoping to book a trip down to L.A to visit her soon. Anyways, this dress is only $13 right now… it’s super soft but not very forgiving… so I found some more forgivable midi’s below!
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southern gingham
white top: j.crew (xx-small-true to size) | red top: nordstrom rack (xx-small-true to size) | gingham shorts: nordstrom rack (x-small, true to size) shoes: old navy (7.5-true to size)
THESE SHORTS ARE UNDER $20 and the most flattering, comfortable pair of shorts I have ever owned. I wish they came in more prints. I bought them last week at Nordstrom Rack, excited to wear them the following day. Thank you, Seattle weather… for deciding to rain the last week… These shorts are legit magic though. All sizes are fully stocked!
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coast-to-coast jean skirt
top: nordstrom rack (xx-small-true to size) jean jacket: old navy (x-small-true to size) | jean skirt: nordstrom rack (24-true to size) | shoes: old navy (7.5-true to size)
A white jean jacket can be thrown over almost any outfit. It took me 3 years of debating before I finally bought one. This destroyed denim jacket from Old Navy ($42) is my favorite. I always find the best jean jackets at Old Navy and Target. The four jean jackets I have are all from there and the oldest one (from target) has lasted me 4 years (and counting!)
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red, white shorts, and blue
sweatshirt: j.crew (xx-small-true to size) | shorts: amazon (small-slighty big) | shoes: target (7.5-true to size)
A super casual look– these white shorts are one of my favorite amazon fashion finds. There is nothing worse than too tight white pants or shorts… they show everything! These shorts are a little roomy, a great length, and can be worn all summer long.
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Happy Fourth of July shopping!
with kindness | ashley