Red, White and Blue

Independence Day is just around the corner so you might be tempted to jazz up your wardrobe with patriotic colors: red, white and blue. But be careful that you don't start to look like a flag. Not cool. Unless you're going for the radical 1960s hippie look, which, in 2010, isn't "fashion" as much as "costume."

I've always liked the nautical look: sailor top, sailor hat, bell bottoms. Think Gene Kelly in "On the Town." But I digress.

In choosing red, white and blue, you can go for stripes, prints, solids, bold geometric patterns, florals...just about anything. But again, don't go overboard or you'll look like a bedspread.

For a subtle holiday statement, go with accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, scarves or hats in patriotic colors.

Regards, Carly