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4th of July Outfit & Party Ideas

Happy Friday friends! This time next week we’ll be kicking off the holiday weekend and gearing up for all of the 4th of July festivities. I want to make sure that you make the most of this fun summer holiday so I gathered all of my best gals to help me show you 10 different 4th of July outfits from Gibsonlook including my own latest design featuring the Jennifer Babydoll Dress in navy gingham and white paisley.
All of these looks are under $100 + take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15

We celebrated the launch of my latest design with a fun 4th of July🇺🇸 themed party with all of our friends and their families! Today I’m sharing all of my party ideas, recipes and decorations to share with you to hopefully inspire your own upcoming holiday plans.

4th of July Outfit & Party Ideas:

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Beck’s 4th of July outfit is from The Smocked Bear

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Dresses left to right: Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in light blue| Jennifer Babydoll Dress in Navy Gingham | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Natasha Puff Sleeve Square Neck Dress | Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in white

The 4th of July is actually the inspiration behind the Jennifer Babydoll Dress. I wanted a cute navy gingham print mini dress that I could wear off the shoulder to a 4th of July party and other summer events so I partnered with Gibsonlook to create the perfect babydoll dress.

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The Jennifer Babydoll Dress is fun, flirty and so chic with a smocked bust and statement puff sleeves. I designed it so that the puff sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder and both ways look so flattering on the arms and neckline. I know this will be a go-to dress for parties, summer trips, date nights, wedding festivities and so much more. It’s especially perfect for the 4th of July weekend coming up next weekend.

Sizing: Be sure to size down! I’m wearing the sz XXS and it fits perfectly. The bust is smocked so it’s super stretchy! No zippers! Full disclosure: I hemmed mine 1.5 inches because I like my mini dresses super short since I’m only 5 ft. See more about the Jennifer Babydoll Dress here–> The Perfect Summer Babydoll Dress

These are all of our best friends that we’ve grown up with and now our kids will get to grow up together too.

The American flag on our front porch is a size 3 x 5 and we had to buy the tangle free spinning pole and mounting brackets separately.

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Dresses left to right: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Pin Dot Long Tiered Dress in white | Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress <– designed by Jenn of Haute Off The Rack | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet |

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Outfit: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in white paisley (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Dolce Vida Paily Slide Sandal in caramel

Easy & Delicious 4th of July Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 roll of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough

1 container of Vanilla icing (cool whip is also delicious too if you keep your cake refrigerated)

1 container of fresh blueberries

1 large container of fresh strawberries

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 and roll out your cookie dough onto a small rectangle cookie sheet

Step 2: Bake for 20 minutes & slice your strawberries while you wait

Step 3: Let your cookie cake cool or put in freezer to speed up the process

Step 4: Icing your cake with your vanilla frosting

Step 5: Decorate your cake in an American flag pattern with your blueberries and strawberries. Be sure to keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

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I filled mini tin buckets with bubbles, red, white and blue beach balls, a small American flag and a patriotic pinwheel to entertain the kids. I used chalkboard stickers to label the buckets with all of their names for a personal touch. The bubbles kept them happy and entertained along with the Jump n’ Slide bouncer that we blew for the kids to play on. I also always pull out basketball, golf, T-Ball, and corn hole for the kids to play with outdoors.

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4th of July Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

Meats & Cheeses: Salami, Prosciutto, Blueberry goat cheese, Gouda, Manchego, Boursin

Fruit: Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Grapes, Raspberries

Sweets: White chocolate covered pretzels, Chocolate covered almonds, Red, white & blue M&M’s, Hershey’s Cookies & Cream chocolate

For Dipping:

Nur’s Kitchen Hummus (aka the best!)

3 different types/shapes of crackers

*** We forgot to include cherry tomatoes & red bell peppers for dipping in the hummus! It’s also so good if you sprinkle feta & chopped tomatoes on top of your hummus!

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Dresses Left to Right: Eyelet Dress | Ruffle Strap Jumpsuit | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in White Eyelet | Natasha Puff Sleeve Square Neck Dress | Jennifer Babydoll Dress in Navy Gingham

4th of July Party Menu:

Patriotic Charcuterie Board

Ranch Rotel Dip & Chips (see recipe here)

Mini hotdogs & burgers with American flag toothpicks

Mac & Cheese (see recipe here)

Watermelon

Dessert:

Patriotic Sugar Cookie Cake (recipe included in this post)

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

S’mores

How adorable is this luxury picnic setup by @partyteepeezz? We used a bunch of my lanterns and decor from At Home Stores and World Market.

All of our outdoor furnture is from World Market a few years ago. The American flag on the back patio is a size 5 x 8 and we hung it with command hooks.

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We made these s’mores goodie bags for the kids with clear treat bags and ribbon and filled them with 2 graham crackers, 2 mini Hershey chocolate bars and 2 large marshmallows. Perfect little summer treat!

The Perfect Summer Babydoll Dress

June 10, 2021

Happy Friday Eve Friends! I’m so excited to launch this adorable Jennifer Babydoll Dress that I designed with Gibsonlook. It’s officially available for pre-order in white paisley and navy gingham. To celebrate, we’re offering 15% OFF your entire purchase with code: HAUTE15. If you remember how quickly the Jennifer Shirt Dress & Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress sold out then you know that you better order quickly because your size might sell out before you get to it especially with 4th of July weekend coming up. Speaking of the Fourth, the upcoming holiday is actually the inspiration behind the dress design. I wanted a cute navy gingham print mini dress that I could wear off the shoulder to a 4th of July party and other summer events so I partnered with Gibsonlook to create the perfect babydoll dress.

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Outfit: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in white paisley(designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Rattan Straw Bag | Oleta Espadrille Platform Sandal (also available here) |

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I absolutely love the smocked midi dress that I designed and launched in April with Gibsonlook, but thought it would be a nice change to go for a mini dress length for the hottest months of the year. I made sure to choose a breathable fabric for summer that is also wrinkle resistant too so you can just roll it up in your bag and put it on the second you unpack it. When it comes to styling the dress, wear it with sandals and a hat for daytime or throw on some heels and statement earrings to dress it up. You can also pair it with sneakers for an easy casual look. My favorite way to style it is to play up the boho-chic vibes by pairing it with a wide brim hat, layered necklaces and hoop earrings. Oh and the white is perfect for brides too!

You may recognize this dress from Beck’s first birthday party. I wore the first sample of the Jennifer Babydoll Dress for his BBQ themed birthday party and I got such great feedback from you all so I’m super excited to finally launch this dress today.

Design details:

I designed it with a cinched bust for a flattering neckline and plenty of stretch so you don’t have to deal with zippers or sucking in. I also made sure to choose a super lightweight fabric in a mini dress length to give you legs for day for summer. My favorite part is the option to wear the puff sleeves on or off the shoulder and the adjustable tie on the cinched bust.

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Outfit: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in navy gingham (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | ‘Joanna’ Straw Hat | Daphne Knot Flat Sandals

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Sizing:

Be sure to size down because Gibsonlook runs large. I am wearing the size XXS and it’s still comfortable a spacious enough to move around in. It’s also super bump friendly because their is plenty of room though the body of the dress. ***Full disclosure about the length: I’m hemmed mine 1.5 inches. Totally not necessary, but I’m only 5 ft and I like my mini dresses extra short.***

The white color is fully lined though the body so you don’t have to worry about it being see through. However, you do need to wear a nude bra or nipple covers with the white dress because the bust isn’t lined.

MY SIZING AND HEIGHT FOR REFERENCE:

Most people don’t realize how petite I am so and I understand that knowing my sizes can help you determine what size to get.
I am 5 ft and I wear a size 27 in high waisted jeans & smalls in leggings. I’m currently a 34B and take size XS/S in dresses and tops, smalls in sports bras, and XS-S in outerwear. I typically size down in Gibsonlook pieces. I’m wearing a size XXS in the Jennifer Babydoll Dress.

Check out my last dress designs here–> Jennifer Smocked Puff Sleeve Dress & here–> 12 Ways to Wear a Shirtdress

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Outfit: Jennifer Babydoll Dress in white paisley(designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gibsonlook)– wearing sz XXS <– Take 15% OFF with code: HAUTE15 | Rattan Straw Bag | Oleta Espadrille Platform Sandal (also available here) |

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