Stars & Stripes Forever

The 4^th of July is almost upon us. Normally when most of us think about celebrating Independence Day, things like fireworks, barbecues and parades come to mind. But what about the fashion! Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with sporting a USA tee to show your love for your country, but don’t you think we could do a little better than that? For the kid’s sake! Easter has its fabulous bonnets, and Christmas has those wonderful tacky sweaters. Why not have some fun dressing up your kids in honor of our great nation? With a patriotic palate of red, white and blue teamed with bold stars and stripes, the options are endless. Plus you’d be doing a solid for Thomas Jefferson. –  Jill Topol

1. Nico Nico Unisex circles tank top (on sale) $47.00 www.gilt.com & www.niconicoclothing.com

2. Goorin Bros. “Plan 9” Spaceship Outer Space 3-D baseball cap $25.00 www.goorin.com

3. Scotch Shrunk Striped knit blazer (on sale) $57.00 www.barneys.com

4. Kitestrings Crew Star swim trunks (on sale) $24.00 www.hartstrings.com

5. Gap Kids Red Chambray roll-up pants $29.95 www.gap.com

6. Harajuku Mini for Target Infant Girls long sleeve dot dress (on sale) $15.30 www.target.com

7. Ray-Ban Junior Red Wayfarer kids sunglasses $63.00 www.ray-ban.com

8. Hartstrings Polka Dot bikini (on sale) $25.20 www.hartstrings.com

9. Bonnie Jean Star Print dress $19.99-$24.99 www.dillards.com

10. Junk Food Captain America graphic T $24.95 www.gap.com

11. Mini Boden Hotchpotch red & blue T-shirt dress (on sale) $30.00 www.bodenusa.com

12. Mini Boden Cropped Jersey Baggie shorts in red & white stripes $28.00 www.bodenusa.com

13. Converse Kids’ All-Star Easy Slip sneaker in stars & stripes $37.00 www.converse.com