Red, White and Blue Done Right (Part 1)
If the thought of 4th of July fashion is about as appealing as melting macaroni salad on a sweltering holiday weekend, we ask you to reconsider. This season, the Spring fashion runways yielded an unexpected micro-trend: red, white and blue fashion and accessories that offer even the most unstatesman-like shoppers an opportunity to subtly work a little Americana into their holiday weekend wardrobes, and beyond.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Fendi Spring (photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images)

Balenciaga Spring (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images); Dries Van Noten Fall (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)

Limi Feu Fall (photo by Julien Hekimian/Getty Images), Jil Sander Spring (photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
The patriotic fashion palette was used in bold, almost dizzyingly intricate patterns by several design houses. There was a diffused houndstooth-meets-jigsaw-puzzle print at Balenciaga, a bold red and blue zebra that doubled as a swirling marble print from Dries Van Noten and a cross-hatch motif print at Marc by Marc Jacobs that made multiple appearances. Fendi, Jil Sander and Limi Feu used red, white and blue even more graphically—on color blocked accessories, vibrant separates and a floor-grazing gown, respectively.
There are plenty of ways to play it safe this weekend—with nautical stripes, madras prints or even a cute American flag print tee. But why not embrace the American way and do it big, bold and of course, stylishly?
Look Yankee Doodly dandy in these truly fashionable red, white and blue finds.
New Roberto Cavalli Dress
(buy it now price, $247.49)
New Crocodile Handbag
(buy it now price, $400)
Alaia Graffiti Sandals
(buy it now price, $200)
Topshop Cotton Scarf
(buy it now price, $17.50)
Thread Earrings
(buy it now price, $5.95)
Vintage '60s Two-Piece Skirt Set
(buy it now price, $30)
Vintage Enamel Ring
(buy it now price, $67.49)
New We Love Vera Dress
(buy it now price, $59.99)
Sprouse USA Print Swim Suit
(buy it now price, $29.99)
Vintage Lucite Bracelet
(buy it now price, $22.50)
Lily Skirt
(buy it now price, $19.99)
Monet Enamel Choker
(buy it now price, $19.99)
New Nylon Tote Bag
(buy it now price, $99.99)
New Gap Summer Shirt
(buy it now price, $35)
Marni Paint Strokes Dress
(buy it now price, $250)
Vintage Woven Purse
(buy it now price, $24.99)
New Topshop Tea Dress
(buy it now price, $135)