Memorial Day is in a couple of weeks. It’s the unofficial start to summer. The calendar says summer starts on June 21, but who’s counting?
Memorial Day kicks off all the summer grilling, pool parties, school is ending and the weather is too good to wait until June to claim summer. Along with all of these summer activities and patriotic holidays comes the question- what should I wear? I’ve got red, white and blue outfit ideas for ladies to answer that question.
And I’ll let you know which body types these looks work best for.
If you are like me, you love a good theme outfit and in particular, a patriotic theme. But you want a patriotic outfit that’s classy and well put together, not cheesy. We aren’t looking to wear the flag head to toe as an outfit, but to show patriotism in our country’s colors.
In fact, it really bothers my husband to see the flag or a flag print on clothing. He says the flag should be displayed appropriately and honored, not worn. You will see a couple of pieces here with the flag on them, but I think they are tasteful pieces.
You also want something that’s a little more exciting than just a red tshirt and blue pants for Memorial Day or Fourth of July. These red, white and blue women’s outfits combine colors and patterns that are everything but boring.
Red, White and Blue Outfit Idea Number 1
I could wear red, white and blue all summer. It’s such a good color palette and just shouts summer vibes every day, not just for patriotic holidays.
This floral print top from Belk is a good piece for wearing all summer. Not only does it sport red, white and blue, it has some pink and coral mixed in. With neutral sandals this outfit could be worn every day.
This red, white, and blue floral print top is such a fun and feminine way to wear patriotic colors without looking overly themed. The floral print gives the outfit a soft, summery feel, while the ruffle sleeves add movement and a touch of romantic detail. Paired with classic denim shorts and red slide sandals, the outfit feels casual, cheerful, and perfect for warm-weather holiday celebrations. Tie a navy and white striped scarf in your hair to elevate the look
Who this works for: The soft drapey top will skim over the midsection of apples and the ruffle sleeves will help pear shapes draw the eye up. The ruffle sleeves will also create some dimension for rectangle shape bodies.
Top- Belk; shorts- Nordstrom; sandals- Old Navy; purse-Target; Scarf- Gap; Earrings- Belk
Outfit Number Two: Red, White and Blue Kimono Outfit
What’s a summer outfit without a kimono?
The kimono is the ultimate summer layering piece and this one has all the colors for getting in the patriotic vibes without saying “Look this is my Memorial Day outfit.”
I’ve worn this kimono several ways in the past and the ideas just keep coming. It’s that good and so versatile. I purchased mine four years ago and I’m wearing a small. It’s petite friendly and doesn’t hang to my knees or drown me in fabric.
I also purchased the earrings two years ago and seem to reach for them every time I wear this kimono. The tee is from Old Navy. I’m a sucker for their Every Wear, Luxe and linen blend tees and tanks. (This post isn’t sponsored by Old Navy. I just like to shop there.)
It’s easy to pattern mix with a blue or red striped tee.
Kimono- Amazon; striped tee- Old Navy; shorts- DIY; sandals- Steve Madden; similar; earrings- Amazon
Patriotic Outfit Idea Number Three
Given how much I love Old Navy luxe tees and tanks, I could not resist this star print tank. I snagged it at $10. The cute print is patriotic but not over the top and still appropriate to wear all summer. With white shorts, it gives a nautical vibe. The hat is one of my Amazon favorites and comes in multiple colors. Think you can’t wear a hat? Check out my post on How to Look Good in a Hat.
Tank- BUY HERE Old Navy; shorts – DIY; option;option sandals- Steve Madden; hat- Amazon; earrings- Amazon
Cute Red, White and Blue Outfit Number 4
For those who might be experiencing cooler temperatures or cooler nights, or those who just don’t wear shorts, pairing white jeans, a red striped tee, and a denim jacket is a great option for Memorial Day. Gold espadrilles keep the summer vibes going.
Jacket- Old Navy; top – Forever 21/old; option option jeans- NYDJ; shoes- Nine West- option; option
Americana Outfit Number 5
Because I’m a firm believer in remixing and rewearing items, and because the star tank and kimono look so good together, I created an outfit repeating these pieces from above. I paired the kimono and tank with a white skirt, but feel free to pair them with shorts or jeans.
Kimono; tank; skirt- JCrew Factory- option; slides- Kohls similar
Shop more kimonos at Jane.
Be sure to pin these because you will want to refer back to the for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and all summer long.
