This white, flowy dress can be either trendy or preppy, depending on whether you add bright, chunky jewelry and ankle boots or a cardigan and tan wedges. The tie at the waist is universally flattering, so this dress looks great on everyone!

Crochet-Trimmed Cami Dress, $23, forever21.com

The tortoise shell pattern on these sunglasses match with everything! They are both practical and super stylish, a must-have for this summer.

AEO Tortoise Shell Cat Eye Sunglasses, $16, ae.com

These wedges are perfect because they are neutral but also have a pop of color. The light brown is a perfect palette for summer because it goes perfectly well with white and with bright colors.

Not Rated White Sand, $41, zappos.com

When going to a big 4th of July party in your pal’s backyard or at the beach, there are endless things that you need to pack. Load them into a huge striped tote like this one, and you will have a cute way to carry around all of your things.

Seaside Striped Tote, $15, forever21.com

In order to spice up a colorless outfit, add a layered necklace. It looks good draped over a t-shirt or a dress and can be layered with other jewelry you might already own.

Gem/Rose Layer Necklace, $13, delias.com

If a dress isn’t really your thing, try these flattering, loose shorts. They look fancier than denim and can be worn with either a t-shirt or a silky blouse and heels.

Lyocell Shorts, $20, hm.com