20 Ways to Wear Stars Without Looking Cheesy

'Cuz, baby, you’re a firework.

By Alexandra Thurmond

July 2, 2015

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Stars for the Fourth of July? Original, we know, but it’s a festive print that we’re sticking with. If star-spangled sweaters and awkward family photos come to mind, have no fear, there’s none of that here. See how your favorite celebs and fashion insiders are sporting their stars, and shop our favorite celestial pieces for your own Fourth of July look.
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Cara Delevingne incorporates gold stars on her Saint Laurent blouse paired with a military jacket and black skinnies.

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Clusters and constellations. Equipment silk blouse, $291.79. farfetch.com
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Heavy metal stars at Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall/Winter 2015 fashion show.

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Stars and studs make a perfect pair. Diesel studded dress, $676. shop.diesel.com
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Gigi Hadid rocks denim on denim with a sprinkling of stars.

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They come in every color. Stella McCartney printed jeans, $495. farfetch.com
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Faux fur stoles at Creatures of the Wind Fall/Winter 2015—unexpected and totally awesome.

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Warm fuzzies. ASOS star print faux-fur clutch, $63. asos.com
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Lily James is all smiles in an out of this world Valentino mini.

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Twinkle, twinkle. Marc by Marc Jacobs embellished dress, $523.12. farfetch.com
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Alexa Chung in one of her favorite pieces—this Equipment star print blouse.

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Stars at dusk. Equipment blouse, $181.08. farfetch.com
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Models rock star-tipped eyeliner at Anthony Vaccarello’s fashion show.

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Double denim. Elle Sasson star stitched dress, $524. farfetch.com
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Not your grandmother’s crochet. Native Rose crochet bralette, $80. topshop.com

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Fancy footwork. OAS slip-on espadrille, $130. asos.com
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Puttin’ on the Ritz. Sister Jane maxi dress, $130. asos.com

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Serious star power. Elle Sasson denim vest, $180. shop.harpersbazaar.com
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Starry night. Topshop cami, $26. topshop.com

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Even your swimwear can get in on the action. Wildfox star spangled one-piece, $120. wildfox.com

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