{Outfit Inspiration} Red, White & Blue

Red, white and blue may stir feelings of patriotism, especially with Memorial Day holiday just around the corner. And sometimes using the combination in decor can be a bit kitschy. But if you take away the stars, stripes and flags, you’re left with a striking and gorgeous palette.

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I love that it’s elegantly preppy, but also laid-back and nautical at the same time.

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After my post about Colored Pants, I couldn’t buy a pair fast enough, and was lucky to stumble across these. I’ve been having a lot of fun pairing them with different tops, but this is my favorite so far.

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The red stripes are subdued, so the pants are still the focus of the outfit. I kept my shoes and accessories neutral to avoid looking like a walking candy dish.

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This was a weekend outfit, so my hair was completely undone…which often leads to hats.

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The stylish Julia at Pawley’s Island Posh posted these gorgeous combinations for blue pants. I love them with leopard flats, and next time I think I’ll try dressing them up for evening.



So how do you feel about red, white and blue together? Do you love this outfit, or are you saluting me right now?

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{Outfit details: Top: ‘vintage’ JCrew found on eBay; Pants: Rock & Republic for Kohls; Sandals: Target; Blue Necklace: Banana Republic; Leaf Necklace and Gold Cuff: F21; Straw Fedora: local boutique}

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28 Comments

  1. You look ridiculously cute in your fedora! My 10y.o. daughter pulls off this look but I'm a wienie. Red, white and blue…I'm a fan.

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  2. I like red white and blue ok, but I'm more drawn to turquoise, white and orange (which is what I have on today). Love those colors together.

    I tried on a pair of red Rock and Republic jeans a few months ago, but dang, they seemed to not have any room for the curve of my hips! I'm a petite girl, but I still have some curves. Disappointing. 🙁

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  3. I love that color combo! I have almost those same exact blue jeans. Mine are Paige denim from Nordstrom rack and I love them! Your top and accessories are super cute too and look great all together 🙂

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  4. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Super cute!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  5. And singing the national anthem. You are so darling. I love it together. I really like that hat on you. Super stylish, Also crushing on the drapes in the first photo.

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  6. Oh I love that first room! SO much so that I hunted down the stools and they are sitting in my living room right now. And I officially need some blue pants. Stat!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  7. Totally adorable, love the cute hat! Thanks for the 'candy dish' tip! 🙂 I'd definitely try Julia's combos, too!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  8. awesome! Love your outfit! And thanks for including my boards. You rock!!!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  9. Such a cute outfit! Perfect for Memorial Day weekend!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  10. Umm even your undone hair looks stylish. Love your outfit and the royal blue jeans. I already have green and yellow jeans but now you have me wanting bright blue. How many pairs is too many??? You look adorbs as always!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  11. Nancy wrote:

    Ive got those blue pants so I thank you for the inspiration! I wish I looked as adorable as you in them!
    That first room is the best use of red, white and blue ever!
    xo Nancy
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    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  12. Super cute outfit!! Love the blue skinnies!

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  13. You look fabulous! What a great outfit. Love your hair and the fedora!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  14. This is my personal all time favorite color combo in design so I absolutely LOVE this outfit! You rock a fedora girl! Perfect summer outfit! I've been looking for a pair of red pants and I already have a faded blue stripe shirt I plan to wear with them. 😉 Cute necklace too – I see a F21 trip in my future.

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  15. Adorable! I love that top. You look great with your hat too!!

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  16. Love it! And I'm going to echo all the other comments by saying oh-em-gee how freakin' adorable do you look in a hat??? And crap. Now I have to get another color of jeans (c:

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  17. Alexa wrote:

    Those blue toothpick jeans are so cute on you!

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  18. Aja wrote:

    How adorable are you?? Love that top and your fedora. I have an enormous head, so I'm always so jealous of people pulling off cute hats 🙂

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  19. Love the outfit!! I have a colored pair of jeans that are maternity that I love too. But you look way cuter in yours, promise.

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  20. Freaking perfect!!! And can I whine a little bit – I wanna look cool in a fedora like you do! Not fair 😀

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  21. lindley wrote:

    I was just thinking the other day that you hadn't had an outfit post in way too long – this one was worth waiting for and, as usual, you are just TOO cute for words 🙂

    Posted 5.22.12 Reply
  22. Too cute! I'm working towards being able to pull off bright skinny jeans 🙂

    Posted 5.23.12 Reply
  23. Sarah wrote:

    Lookin great!! I do not look that cute with my fedora on, teach me your ways! 🙂 Great ebay find…you have inspired me to do more ebay scouring!

    Posted 5.23.12 Reply
  24. Suzanna wrote:

    Love the outfit! I wish I could pull off hats…. 🙂

    Posted 5.23.12 Reply
  25. René wrote:

    Cute, cute! I definitely NEED some blue jeans.

    Posted 5.23.12 Reply
  26. love, love, love your outfit posts Cassie! More please! You are giving me so much inspiration.

    Posted 5.24.12 Reply
  27. Cindee wrote:

    Awwww, congratulations!! You look great!!! How far along are you?? Do you know if it's a boy or girl yet?

    Posted 5.24.12 Reply
  28. Cassie- you know how much I love your fashion posts! It will be way too hot on Wed to wear your adorable blue pants- I think shorts and tanks this year for sure!

    Posted 7.2.12 Reply