Image: Knot Clothing & Belt Co.

With the 4th of July only a couple of weeks away, it seems like we are seeing American flags pop up on virtually everything.  While tens of thousands will be flaunting their $5 flag shirts from a well known chain store, we like to keep things a bit more low key (side note: if you find yourself bored at an outdoor event the week of the 4th, count how many of them you see, you’ll be amazed).  A low key approach not only fits our style, it also ensures that our patriotic wear will also be able to transition seamlessly into our wardrobe on non-holidays.  This year, our patriotic belt of choice is the Leather Tabbed “Oh My Stars” belt ($96) from Knot Clothing & Belt Co.

You probably already know about the fantastic ribbon belts from Knot (“Oh My Stars” is also available in a ribbon version), but did you know they have recently expanded their line to include leather tabbed options?  These great looking belts use the same high quality grosgrain ribbon that you’ll find on the original Knot belts, but pairs it with an extremely high quality leather backing.  A nice alternative to your basic flag belt, “Oh My Stars” features a bold star print on a navy blue background with red trim to solidify the patriotic theme.  With a hand stitched leather tab, and a solid brass buckle, we’ll be breaking this one out all year round.