It’s the fourth of July weekend! Which means it’s a good time to wear stripes (which I will do since I’m not a fan of red, or dressing like a human flag).

If you share in my love for the recently popular pattern but think you can’t pull it off, have no fear-it’s possible.

Stripes can work some serious magic with your figure-if worn as a top with a solid bottom it will do wonders to draw the eye away from your bum; if worn on a dress it will be a good indication that you’ve spent time sculpting your bottom and you want everyone to know it; stripes can also help balance you out if you put more narrow stripes where you are not so narrow and visa versa.

If you like them, don’t shy away from them because now you have no excuse!