Eric/a
07-02-2006, 11:00 PM
Well, let's see, I haven't had much luck lately coming up with a topic we can all enjoy, but I hope I can raise my batting average a little with a thread where we can "bat around" ideas for July 4th outfits to make our own "fireworks," as it were! I've attached a pic of a sequined platform sandal, which you've probably seen on a hundred sites that offer 6" heels, and I'm sure we'd all agree it's one of the best, as far as patriotic styles go, to put your "best foot forward," so to speak! (Come to think of it, it would also be a great one to point one foot out to the side while you're standing around talking, like I see GGs do!) Seriously, though, I'm curious to see what comes to mind as an outfit to go with it. The sexiest one would probably be a swimsuit, either a bikini or a one-piece, in a patriotic print, which might be all right at a pool party! Of course, for other events, like parades, cookouts, concerts and fireworks, along with whatever everyday activities there might be in between, we'd probably want something a little more practical. If we could pretend for a minute that we've all got a pair of those flag sequin platform sandals, I'd like to see what you think would go with them the best. Here are a few ideas that I hope will show some, well, "independent" thinking for the holiday!
SHORT SKIRTS: Mini-skirt, or a pleated red, white or blue tennis or cheerleader skirt, with a short-sleeve blouse or tank top - maybe even a crop top, if you're bold enough to show a little midriff! As an added bonus, a short skirt would be more fun with patriotic pettipants (http://www.laceys.ca/proddetail.asp?prod=L3&cat=8) underneath.
DRESSES: Red, white, or blue, or a combination of all those colors. Maybe even a patriotic square dance or clogging dress, like this. (http://www.unikarendesigns.com/images/df8.jpg) Again, the ruffled patriotic pettipants would serve well!
PANTS: Full-length slacks, blue jeans, or maybe capris, leggings, or whatever they're called this week! They'd go with a wide variety of blouses, tank tops, camis, T-shirts, or what have you.
SHORTS: Hot pants, Daisy Dukes, etc., again, with whatever tops you like best.
Have I left anything out? Let me know what you think of these or other ideas you may have. We don't have much time to shop between now and the 4th, but I'm sure there'll be another one next year! Besides, who says that's the only day we can wear all this stuff? Anyway, I hope all of you have a great Fourth of July, and remember...
...if you drink a fifth on the 4th, you may have trouble going forth on the 5th!
SHORT SKIRTS: Mini-skirt, or a pleated red, white or blue tennis or cheerleader skirt, with a short-sleeve blouse or tank top - maybe even a crop top, if you're bold enough to show a little midriff! As an added bonus, a short skirt would be more fun with patriotic pettipants (http://www.laceys.ca/proddetail.asp?prod=L3&cat=8) underneath.
DRESSES: Red, white, or blue, or a combination of all those colors. Maybe even a patriotic square dance or clogging dress, like this. (http://www.unikarendesigns.com/images/df8.jpg) Again, the ruffled patriotic pettipants would serve well!
PANTS: Full-length slacks, blue jeans, or maybe capris, leggings, or whatever they're called this week! They'd go with a wide variety of blouses, tank tops, camis, T-shirts, or what have you.
SHORTS: Hot pants, Daisy Dukes, etc., again, with whatever tops you like best.
Have I left anything out? Let me know what you think of these or other ideas you may have. We don't have much time to shop between now and the 4th, but I'm sure there'll be another one next year! Besides, who says that's the only day we can wear all this stuff? Anyway, I hope all of you have a great Fourth of July, and remember...
...if you drink a fifth on the 4th, you may have trouble going forth on the 5th!