Splurge vs. Steal: Stars + Stripes Forever

4th of July is less than a week away, meaning, my favorite holiday is less than a week away. I appreciate any holiday that has a color coded dress code. It feels like a college theme party, and everyone knows how I love to dress in costume. 

Red, White & Blue is so fresh and preppy, it is easy to look chic and adorable. What are you wearing this holiday?

Could that Top Shop shirt be any cuter with the bow on the back?! And yes, it is under $60. 

TIBI striped tank top
$200 - net-a-porter.com

Striped top
$56 - topshop.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs zipper jeans
$240 - mytheresa.com

Dorothy Perkins capri jeans
$44 - dorothyperkins.com

Lanvin leather ballet flat
$515 - barneys.com

Ballerina flat
$25 - dsw.com

Yves saint laurent bag
$1,495 - luisaviaroma.com

Shoulder bag
$53 - gojane.com

Eugenia Kim straw fedora
$285 - net-a-porter.com

Navy fedora
$18 - target.com

The folks at Essex are in the spirit too, and are offering 10% any red, white or blue design with the code 'AMERICA' before July 8th: