After receiving this special Ralph Lauren sweater for Mother’s Day, I made a commitment to wait until Fourth of July Weekend to wear it. It was worth the wait! I will be wearing it with every outfit from here on out. For the inspiration post, I paired the sweater with a blue button-down and white jeans.

Other ideas with the FLAG SWEATER:

• Jean shorts
• Chambray button-down and jeans
• White shorts, white tee and sweater draped over shoulder

This gingham dress is an oldie but goodie. I actually wore it last summer while pregnant with Teddy here. Gingham is one of those prints that is classic and will always remind me of summer. For the post, I paired the dress with gingham sneakers and the flag sweater above draped over my shoulders.

Other ideas with the GINGHAM DRESS:

• Brown sandals and straw hat
• Natural sandals and headband