The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, it was always a day that my mom's family gathered at the lake for BBQ, swimming, and boat riding. Some years, we even camped the entire week of the holiday. And, of course, there have always been fireworks.

I have a lot of fond memories surrounding this holiday and most years spend the day in a swimsuit and coverup of some sort. The past few years, I've worn the same red-and-white star-patterned dress. It's finally time to retire it, so I thought while I was searching for my next go-to Independence Day look, I would share some of my favorite finds with y'all.

And don't worry! You don't have to dress like a giant flag to get in the spirit of this holiday.

Red Sundress - You can't go wrong with a red dress for the 4th. I really like this one by Grace Karin.

Blue Raglan Embroidered Dress - I can't decide if I like the blue or red version of this dress the best. Either way, I love the style and the embroidery.

American Flag Tank - We all remember the iconic Old Navy American flag shirts. I mean, were you even a kid in the late 90s or early 2000s if you didn't wear one? This isn't one of those obviously, although you can still get them today. This one has a little more personality, I think. Beware, it's very long.

Blue Gingham Maxi Skirt - In my mind, nothing says USA quite like blue gingham, and this skirt is super cute. You can dress it up or down depending on how you're spending the day, and then keep wearing it all year long because it's just that good!

Surf's Up Blue Maxi Skirt - If gingham isn't your thing, you can always opt for this tie-dye blue maxi skirt instead. It's such a pretty shade of blue and also comes in a light red.

Star Print Linen Pants - I actually kind of love these, although they're really not weather-appropriate for any type of celebration in my neck of the woods.

Flag Kimono - I've never been a fan of a flag bikini, but I can get behind this flag kimono as a cover-up.

Chevron Knotted Slides - Cute and comfy with an Americana vibe. Get them in red or blue.

Flag Earrings - Don't feel like going all out with the red, white, and blue? Keep it simple with these cute earrings!

Mad Love Americana Clutch - I think my favorite thing about this is that they call it a clutch when it is absolutely a fanny pack.

Stars & Stripes Socks - I'm always on board with themed socks.