Kenneth Jay Lane bib nugget necklace; $29 per week, bagborroworsteal.com.
Play like a celebrity this weekend and borrow some big-time bling. If your July 4 plans call for a cocktail affair, we’d suggest this orange stunner. If you’d prefer to own it, 50 percent of your rental fees are considered equity toward your purchase. If you’re really in love, the coral version is on sale for $369.60 (down from $528) on shopbop.com.
Julianne Smith patriotic garter; $42, juliannesmith.com.
Taking advantage of the celebratory mood (and long weekend) to host your wedding? Embrace tradition with a twist—get in your “something blue” with this red-white-and-blue number from Julianne Smith, also known as Garter Girl. Way more fun than a skimpy lace piece—and much less embarrassing if a relative catches it.
Anthropologie watercolor dress in raspberry; $148, anthropologie.com.
Should it rain on your parade this weekend, bring the sunshine indoors by sporting this floral dress, featuring bright blooms in shades of red and blue. The A-line style is very flattering, and the button detailing on the front keeps it from being too dressy for a daytime bash.
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