With July 4^th coming up and summer in full swing, you can’t blame us for being in the mood for a little red, white and blue! Our trend highlights for this week are all about capturing the casual, laid back vibe of summer.

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For the 4th of July, stick to comfy pieces like shorts, tank tops and tees. Since you’ll probably be busy celebrating the day’s festivities, a pair of comfy shoes or sandals is a good idea. And of course, red, white and blue adds that patriotic touch!

This summer, we’re also going back to one of our favorite go-to trends: nautical. It’s just one of those quintessential summer trends that’s super easy to wear. Grab a pair of boat shoes or espadrille sandals, a striped tee or dress, and you’re ready for the sunny days ahead!

The start of spring always gets us excited about two things: warmer weather and Easter fun! That’s why this week’s Shop By pages are featuring both nautical and Easter looks for both men and women.

Nautical: The nautical trend is really making a huge splash in fashion this season, although it’s a trend that’s been around for ages. It just goes to show how timeless this style is! Invest in classic pieces like a striped tee, comfy boat shoes and a few solid pieces in navy, white and red--- trust us, they’ll instantly become indispensable in your spring/summer wardrobe.

Easter: This holiday rings in the beginning of spring season. With pastels being such a huge trend in fashion these days, Easter looks are definitely spot-on, whether you’re celebrating or not. Guys, if you’re a little weary of pastel shades, try infusing a little dose with a pastel-colored tie or layer a pastel tee underneath a button-up shirt.

Nautical by nature.

Left: Lacoste V-Neck Stripe Tee, Lacoste Cotton Linen Denim Bermuda Shorts, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Chuck It

Right: Lucky Brand Sebastino Stripe Henley Shirt, Travis Mathew B-Slick, Converse Jack Purcell Boat Shoe Slip, John Varvatos 38mm Strap Belt

With summer in full swing, there’s definitely a deluge of nautical trends out there to dive into. The trick to pulling off the ever-popular nautical look is to keep things clean and subtle. Luckily, there are tons of nautical-inspired pieces out there for men this season that are not only super wearable, but classically stylish as well.

Below are a couple of key things to note when putting together your own nautical-inspired ensemble:

Stripes: Whether done in a lightweight sweater or a Henley tee, stripes are the cornerstone to a classic nautical look.

Crisp whites: White shorts or lightweight pants are quintessentially summer. Khaki, grey and navy are also great alternatives when it comes to bottoms or outerwear.

Boat shoes:  Whether you go for a traditional boat shoe or one of its many modern iterations, this is a classic summer staple you simply can’t go without.

While there's a veritable sea of summer trends out there to covet, there's nothing quite as iconic as All-American red, white and blue. When it comes to achieving a classic Americana summertime look, this patriotic and chic color combo is the way to go. It evokes summer picnics, fireworks, and nautical style. Whether you choose to add hints of red, white and blue in your accessories or your clothes, the look is decidedly summer.

Check out some of our fresh picks for red, white and blue: (clockwise)

Dooney & Bourke Cork Large Equestrian: The classic structured shape of this bag looks just as great for the office as it does for the weekends.

Butter London Three-Free Laquers in Pillar Box Red: This flirty true-red nail polish is a classic that you won't want to be without this summer.

BCBGeneration Ruffled Cami Dress in Lipstick: Flirty and airy, this dress is great for a summer party.

Havaianas Slim in Navy: Once you step into these cult-favorite flip flops, you won't want to take them off all summer long. They're a true summer essential.

DKNY white sunglasses: It just wouldn't be summer without the perfect oversized shades! This one is very modern-day Jackie O.

Splendid White Rugby Stripe V-Neck Top in Blue Steel: This classic rugby-stripe tee looks fantastic paired with linen drawstring pants or shorts for a nautical feel.

Since 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has been the leading brand of footwear for those who love the water. Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear. Sperry Top-Sider shoes have also made a mark in the casual marketplace with its best-selling nautically-inspired collections. Whether you are at sea or walking the streets, Sperry Top-Sider shoes provide quality boat shoes for comfort.

The Authentic Original demonstrates the brand’s timeless “two-eye” design in a genuine hand-sewn tru-moc construction. These mocs use a dri-lex sock to cover a shock absorbing heel cup, providing additional cushioning and comfort. The rustproof eyelets with fully functional rawhide laces for an adjustable, secure fit will always look top notch whether you are on a boat or lounging around the house.

The A/O Loafer Venetian blends all-American with nautical style to create a loafer that has the flexible styling necessary to wear with jeans and shorts or dressed up for late nights at the yacht club. The soft tumbled leather upper and genuine hand-sewn construction will keep you looking classy while the Wave-Siping™ oustole provides ultimate wet/dry traction. This style is available in over 5 colorways so you can match it with your wardrobe.

Sperry Top-Sider makes styles in several different colors and looks for the whole family. You can find numerous Sperry Top-Sider styles for men and women at Zappos.com.

After nearly a year of development, Circa and Don Clothing have released the Drifter collaboration shoe, a stunning nautical approach to urban footwear. Lounging beachside on the Hampton shores? Then the upscale swagger of the Drifter is an absolute must. Nautical stripe designs, flag details, anchor embroidery and accents on the heel and footbed make this the hottest collaboration coming out of the Hamptons this year. Circa joined forced with Don Clothing of New York, the pioneers of Brooklyn clothing. Check out Don Clothing at www.donnewyork.com and make sure you score a pair of Drifters at Zappos.com.

DON x C1RCA Drifter from PJ Monte on Vimeo.