It’s true that the majority of our patriotism is on full display in the summer season. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are synonymous with daisy duke shorts, poolside afternoons and backyard barbeques. While these days are still a few months away, that doesn’t mean we can’t show our love for the USA at the present. This Fashionisto’s daytime ensemble proves just that with an effortless all-American feel.
This Fashionisto pairs rolled up jeans with rugged, tan lace-up boots and a navy peacoat. While his overall ensemble is a very patriotic blue, it was in this Fashionisto’s printed sweater and shoe detail that really had me thinking of that Ralph Lauren American aesthetic. The fair isle pullover presents the red and white along with the blue for a perfect winter appropriate piece that is also subtly patriotic to boot. The particular print was a major menswear trend in 2013, but the classic fair isle never goes out of style and popped up again on the fall 2014 runways such as Lou Dalton. The cozy knit sweater comes in a myriad of options including bold neon, neutral with a pop of color and (as this Fashionisto sports) patriotic red, white and blue.
The other patriotic detail of this Fashionisto’s outfit is the shoe detailing. He has American flag pins on the lace of each shoe. This detail is so subtle, but it’s that subtlety that makes it so rad. He’s not sporting a T-shirt with “‘merica” sprawled across the front in flashing neon. Instead, this is something you just might see, and if you do, it’s great. If not, the patriotic hues of the rest of his ensemble do the job to show USA pride.
How To: These fun details can be worn by Fashionistos and Fashionistas alike! Men can follow suit and sport the sweater/flag detail combo. Fashionistas can borrow from the boys for that fair isle or don a women’s sweater of the classic print. Another option is a sweater dress. For the flag detailing, Fashionistas can wear that on sneakers or lace-up boots or go even subtler with jewelry. With these details, you’ll be one fashionable American.
