Fourth of July clothing sales are firing up like all the barbecues and fireworks you’ll be enjoying this upcoming week. The arrival of the holiday lights up all the best sales and sends them flying into the shop-o-sphere for our enjoyment. But, unlike a fleeting firecracker, these stellar markdowns will have a lasting effect on our closets as you stock up on summer outfits and accessories. And the good news is that many Fourth of July deals are here early and ready to be added to your virtual shopping carts.
We hunted for the best Fourth of July clothing and fashion sales the internet offers. And we found a host of stylish goods on offer — from summer dresses and whimsical jewelry to summer sandals and trendy handbags. Whether you want to compile discounted vacation outfits from Zara’s sale or cart up swimsuits from Nordstrom’s Sale, there are plenty of R29 reader-favorite retailers participating and treating us to mega fashion deals. And we made sure to highlight only the best-of-the-best sales, including discounts as high as 75% off, last-minute sale events and flash sales, and major markdowns on new arrivals and the latest trends.
But we strongly suggest perusing and hopping on these markdowns ASAP before their sparkle sputters out for good. And make sure to check back here as we continue adding more splurge-worthy Fourth of July deals in the coming days.
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Matching sets are the ideal, fun-yet-formal summer outfit. They require minimal effort, but instantly make your ‘fit appear more purposeful and put together. From office-appropriate suits to glammed-up skirt-and-top sets, there’s a matching set for every occasion, even if you have no occasion. Not only are summer matching sets comfortable and easy to slip on, but the looks also make the transition from sweaty commute to air-conditioned destination a breeze.
To score some easy summer ‘fits that’ll get you through all your plans, scroll on for our favorite matching sets, handpicked by us.
Matching sets for a night out
The next time you get a “what are you wearing?” message, prepare for some flame emoji responses to come your way. From Rixo’s shimmery sequin skirt set to & Other Stories’ zippered ‘fit, these will be your new favorite looks for going out-out.
Matching sets for the office
Sleek suits are a classic way to be stylish yet professional. If you’re looking to stray from your typical trouser- or short-suit, try some brightly colored, patterned, or cropped alternatives to shake things up a bit. Tip: Opt for linen in the office during the warmer months. Despite the fabric’s tendency to wrinkle with every subtle movement, it’s delightfully light on the skin.
Matching sets for a wedding guest outfit
If your diary is looking anything like ours, then you’ve got multiple weddings to attend over the coming year. It’s tempting to go for a dress when it comes to selecting your guest outfit but why not try a skirt or pants matching set instead?
Matching sets for the casual weekend
When the weekend arrives, no one wants to be spending most of it getting ready to meet friends or see family, right? From a denim skirt-set to a slinky maxi skirt duo, these will convince your loved ones that you didn’t lie in until 20 minutes before leaving the house.
Matching sets for a holiday
The most organized travelers pack light by filling their suitcases holiday looks with matching sets: an array of mix and match separates that double up your outfit count.
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While some TikTok reactions have applauded the resurgence of the popular Y2K accessory, others suggest it’s not very practical and associate it more with Disney stars or the Olsens in the early 2000s than chic Parisian attire à la Kate Moss. Still, recent tutorials abound on how to DIY one, use it to take your look from day to night, or weave it into your jewelry or handbag.
Stylist Risa Kostis summarizes why the trend remains divisive: “Since skinny scarves are a nod to 2000s fashion, which is both celebrated and critiqued, you either love it or you hate it. For some, the return of the skinny scarf brings back fond memories of iconic styles from that era, while others see it as a forever fashion ‘no,’” she tells Refinery29.
Of course, skinny scarves date back much further than the aughts. In the 1920s, they were draped along the bodice of drop-waist dresses (which are also trending this year), perhaps knotted loosely at the center to elongate the frame. “These were the debut days of the bob haircut, so it was common to highlight the hair by accessorizing and experimenting with a barely there piece like this,” Kostis explains.
In the 1950s, we also saw the skinny scarf in patterned fabrics, shorter lengths, and more taut styling — perhaps looped around the neck twice, like a choker, with a bow to play up a colorful poodle skirt. Kostis mentions the skinny scarf’s symbolic references in the 1960s, when it was a nod to mod subculture, especially in splashy geometric prints, which could be interpreted as a rejection of conventional styles at that time. And even later, we saw it during the bohemian rocker move of the ’70s — a look implemented by Moss into the late ’90s — with the scarf nonchalantly thrown over a blouse, and a peek of lingerie, seemingly as an afterthought.
Today, the skinny scarf parallels artistic expression (especially when people are crafting their own). In simpler iterations, the skinny scarf can help achieve the “French girl aesthetic,” commonly associated with Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. “In this context, the skinny scarf symbolizes an innate sense of style and an appreciation for subtlety in fashion,” Kostis says.
Designers have been incorporating skinny scarves into their runway collections for the past few years — though we all know it takes celebrities and influencers to bring an aesthetic from costume-like territory to everyday street style. Both Kostis and stylist Diva Dhawan point to a few favorite examples from recent seasons, including Gucci’s Fall 2024 menswear and Saint Laurent’s spring 2024 ready-to-wear. In both instances, extra-long strips of fabric were fastened with hardware to evoke statement jewelry, serving as a focal point more than a low-key accouterment.
While there are many mainstream retailers where you can shop skinny scarves today (unsurprising, since Google Trends shows the term reached peak popularity in search in December 2023), both Kostis and Dhawan like the idea of sourcing vintage Chanel, Pucci, and Prada from the likes of The RealReal, 1st Dibs, Poshmark, and Dora Maar. If you’re looking for an affordable ribbon to play with stat, Kostis suggests an option from Jerla, which comes in a multitude of colorways, or the bright and bold lineup at Wolf & Badger.
Whereas Kostis’s go-to styling advice is a basic tank and jeans for a Y2K-leaning outfit, or a poplin dress and slides for a Parisian moment (both ways allow for full attention on the scarf), Dhawan loves the idea of easing into the trend by leaving the skinny scarf loose and open atop basics for starters.
As for whether or not Ratajkowski, Hosk, and the rest of the celebrity and influencer crew can keep the skinny scarf from dying this time around, Kostis and Dhawan make fair points about the practicality of the accessory.
“I feel like with a trend like the skinny scarf, there aren’t enough ways to mix it into your wardrobe the way you would with, say, crop tops or low-rise jeans,” Dhawan notes. “Also, you’re not going to wear it every day or put that much effort into finding more than a few ways to style it. This is why people usually tend to disagree on how real this comeback is.”
Kostis offers a poetic illustration of where your own skinny scarf might be right now: “Often the folded and forgotten accessory that gets tucked away and trashed once you rediscover it during a move, or the strange piece of fabric that hangs in a cluttered mess on a scarf holder you bought from an infomercial, it’s usually the first thing added to the donation pile,” she says, attesting that a 90 x 90 silk scarf you might take on vacation is far more timeless. Of course, someone like Kate Moss, who has yet to retire the skinny scarf from her wardrobe, would probably disagree.
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