How to Dress for a Stylish Memorial Day

This Memorial Day weekend, why not try one (or all) of the three biggest trends for summer? The spring runways saw tons of prints -- specifically gingham, tie-dye and tribal-inspired. So whether you're hitting the beach, going for a sail, spending some time in a city, or attending a backyard barbeque, you'll look hot in any of the super cool items below. Because, let's be honest, wearing red, white and blue on Memorial Day is sort of the equivalent of a reindeer-appliquéd sweater on Christmas, no?

Gingham
Channel a summery Brigitte Bardot in any of these sexy gingham pieces. Pull on a pair of well-worn cutoffs with the cropped shirt, pair a $5 knotted white drugstore tank with the flippy skirt, and just add sunscreen and a smile with the bikini.


Cropped Forever 21 gingham top, $6.99 Flirty A-line gingham skirt, $70.00Pale pink gingham Topshop bikini, $55.00










Tie-dye
The new tie-dye is less about being a barefoot hippie, and more about fresh color combinations and an urban flair (think Proenza Schouler). The hot pink and white summer scarf will look great with a long black dress, some chunky black elastic wedges will anchor this neon dress and the kaleidoscope of colors on this hobo bag will punch up any jeans look.


Tie dye fringe Aeropostale scarf, $9.99Tie dye jersey Forever 21 dress, $22.80Tie dye Asos cotton hobo bag, $33.82











Tribal
Characterized by colorful, intricate patterns, tribal prints have shown up everywhere in fashion and even home design. These hipster shades will complement a red romper or white mini, the yellow seed chandeliers will stand out against a sunkissed face, and these beaded thong sandals have the go-with-everything feel that will take you through a whole summer's worth of outfits.


Fred Flare tribal print wayfarer sunglasses, $11.00Bright seed beed Asos earrings, $10.15Madden Girl leather sandals, $27.47