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patriotism
July 3, 2014

25 Patriotic Celebrities Wearing Flags

By Erica Schwiegershausen

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Independence Day weekend brings many things to look forward to: beer, fireworks, innumerable red-, white-, and blue-colored desserts, and also some of the tackiest sartorial choices of the year. It’s hard to make overt patriotism look tasteful, but that doesn’t seem to dissuade anyone from trying. Celebrities, in particular, are very fond of wearing flags as clothes, and not just in July: They wear them to the beach, to yoga, to Coachella, to the airport, in November — you name it. In honor of the anniversary of our country’s independence, we present you with 25 celebrities making very patriotic styling choices.

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Destiny's Child, 2001 Patriotic perfection. Photo: KMazur
Joey Fatone, 2001 A close second to a real flag-sleeve. Photo: KMazur
Ke$ha, 2011 Is it still patriotic if there are more safety pins than stripes? Photo: Matt Kent/2011 Matt Kent
Nicole Richie, 2001 Though also sparkly, this red, white, and blue halter top is somewhat overshadowed by Richie's liberal application of body gl... Nicole Richie, 2001 Though also sparkly, this red, white, and blue halter top is somewhat overshadowed by Richie's liberal application of body glitter. Photo: J. Vespa
Russell Brand, 2012 Apparently, this is Brand's going-to-yoga outfit. Photo: V Labissiere / Splash News/Corbis
Miley Cyrus, 2014 True to her "Party in the U.S.A." roots. Photo: Kevin Mazur/2014 Kevin Mazur
Steven Tyler, 2001 Even when he’s being patriotic, Steven Tyler is loath to forgo the leopard print. Photo: Kevin Kane
Katy Perry, 2010 By our count, Katy Perry has worn at least five different flag costumes since 2010. Photo: Kevin Mazur/2010 Kevin Mazur
Stephen Colbert, 2010 When it comes to overt displays of patriotism, Stephen Colbert has never been one to hold back. Photo: SAUL LOEB/2010 AFP
Scarlett Johansson in The Nanny Diaries, 2007 Perhaps the most memorable Fourth of July partywear in movie history. Photo: Brian Prahl / Splas... Scarlett Johansson in The Nanny Diaries, 2007 Perhaps the most memorable Fourth of July partywear in movie history. Photo: Brian Prahl / Splash News/Corbis
Halle Berry, 2001 Interestingly, Meryl Streep wore this same dress in 2009. Photo: Tony Barson Archive/WireImage
Kendall Jenner, 2013 The most Spartan flag. Photo: Splash News/Corbis
Paris Hilton, 2013 Flag as sarong. Photo: Mike / Splash News/Corbis
Michael Jackson, 2001 Flag as scarf. Photo: Kevin Kane
Lily Aldridge, 2012 Nationalism is generally a reliable theme of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/2012 Getty Images
Lady Gaga, 2010 After poisoning a diner’s worth of people, Gaga changes, inexplicably, into this star-spangled bikini for the finale of the "... Lady Gaga, 2010 After poisoning a diner’s worth of people, Gaga changes, inexplicably, into this star-spangled bikini for the finale of the "Telephone" video.
Pink, 2001 Lest you mistake this hat for a beret. Photo: KMazur
Ireland Baldwin, 2013 At Coachella. Photo: Frazer Harrison/2013 Getty Images
Kate Bosworth, 2011 Also at Coachella. Photo: Clint Brewer / Splash News/Corbis
Rihanna, 2011 Not at Coachella.
Matthew McConaughey, 2014 Matthew McConaughey likes red, white, and blue in real life, too. Photo: Splash News/Corbis
Kelly Clarkson, 2002 Back when cutouts revealed other T-shirts. Photo: Steve Granitz/2002 WireImage.com
Jason Derulo, 2013 When in London ... Photo: Gotcha Images / Splash News/Corbis
Christina Milian A fully committed Fourth of July selfie. Photo: Mike / Splash News/Corbis
Nicky Hilton, 2003 This Samantha Thavasa bag is both personalized and patriotic. Photo: New York Daily News Archive/2003/Daily News, L.P. (New Y... Nicky Hilton, 2003 This Samantha Thavasa bag is both personalized and patriotic. Photo: New York Daily News Archive/2003/Daily News, L.P. (New York)
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