Red, White & the Ocean Blue

When one of your favorite holidays is a little over two weeks away, you start planning now — insert praise hands emoji here. I don’t know about you, but the 4th of July is always one of the holidays that I look forward to most. Spending time with family and friends, eating yummy BBQ, and watching fireworks, is the perfect day to me. Since it’s a day all about red, white and blue, and one where a lot of pictures are taken, I always have to pick out the perfect outfit.

Usually, I lean toward either a dress or shorts and a tank, but this year, I’m going with a dress. If you’re specifically looking for a maxi dress for 4th of July, this wrap maxi dress from Tobi is perfect. It simply buttons on, making it super easy to get ready in the morning or to use as a bathing suit coverup. Since the dress already had the white and blue, all I was missing was the red. For this bright pop of color, I added a classic red belt and then a fun “smile” straw clutch.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, a backyard BBQ or a pool party, this dress is great for the occasion. It’s light weight and super comfortable. If you’re going to be in the sun all day long, just add a cute straw hat to complete the look.

All of this is making me feel even more excited for the Fourth! I’m not exactly sure what my plans are yet, but I cannot wait. What are your plans for Independence Day? Do you plan on wearing a maxi dress for 4th of July? Leave a comment to let me know! Also, if you’re more into short dresses, the one in this post would be perfect for the occasion.