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Fourth of July (un)Fashion(able)

What is it about holidays that brings out the most heinous of fashion choices? What about Christmas motivates a select few to don things like evergreen vests adorned with dancing elves? Sweatshirts with smiling turkeys on them (oh, you think those don’t exist? They do), a sea of red sweaters on Valentine’s Day, tacky/lewd green tshirts, hats, beads etc on St. Patty’s day…the list goes on.

Our nation’s day of independence is no exception. Just a few days ago I spotted a ”pre-July 4th-gamer” sporting a white blouse with sequined red/white/blue elephants. That alone may be enough to vote democrat in the next election.

 The following is just one sighting of this ridiculous phenomena. I can appreciate the desire to express one’s patriotism. Really. I am proud to be American. But this look ain’t moving me to love my country more. Actually, it makes me want to move to Canada a little.

By the dawn's early light.

A few rules to “dressing for the holidays”:

1. If you must “match” the theme colors of the day, accessorize. A red bag, some blue shoes…trust me, people will know you’re being intentional and everything will be ok. For people like me who break into hives if they happen to be wearing the theme colors, you may want to intentionally not accessorize for the day. If you want to get really serious about letting people know where you stand on the issue, you may consider attending Grandma’s bbq dressed as a mime. Let me know how that goes.

2. Cutesy flag paraphernalia /clothing is really only cute on kids and pets. So tie a bandana on Fido, get the $5 July 4th shirts from Old navy for your offspring and call it a day.

3. Lastly, let’s not forget the endless possibilities Halloween offers. Save the costuming for a day you can really shine as Captain America.