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" July Fourth is Monday this year, and with that comes the annual, glorious summertime tradition of a country-wide three-day weekend. We&amp;#039;re talking government-mandated relaxation in the form of sun-soaked afternoons involving grilled meats, koozies and perhaps a pick-up game of horseshoes. With that in mind \u2014 and a plan to save some of those hard-earned American Benjamins \u2014 we couldn&amp;#039;t think of a more appropriate place to head than American Eagle. As we stocked-up on weekend staples (ones that will definitely help our horseshoe game), we realized we hadn&amp;#039;t been there since high school. That&amp;#039;s too bad, there are now logo-free shirts (and some great shorts) at every mall in our fine country, all thanks to this place. This, my patriots, is Chain Store Cheat Sheet \u2014 the Americana edition. What to Buy (and Pack) for the Holiday Weekend  Here&amp;#039;s what you&amp;#039;ll need for this fine weekend (and this is all you&amp;#039;ll need): \u2022 Original Straight dark jeans, $39.50 \u2022 Prep Fit twill short, $29.99 \u2022 Solid poplin shirt, $29.50 \u2022 Solid crew-neck tee, $15.50 \u2022 Striped v-neck tee, $24.50 \u2022 Nautical popover hoodie, $39.99 \u2022 Canvas sneakers, $24.50 \u2022 Flip-flops, $24.50 \u2022 Canvas knapsack, $39.50 GRAND TOTAL: $267.39 Don&amp;#039;t forget to pick up some boxer briefs (2 for $20) and some on-trend tinted sunglasses ($15.50) as extras that may prove useful, wherever you end up. What to Wear for the Holiday Weekend  With everything crammed into your new bag, these are all the pieces you need to create at least six different outfits, as your pass from event to event (or pass-out) in the hot summer sun. Proof of this below, in the form of some simple style math: 1. Jeans + poplin shirt + either tee + canvas sneakers = day drinking 2. Jeans + nautical hoodie + flip flops = bonfire 3. Shorts + solid tee + canvas sneakers = cruising the boardwalk 4. Shorts + stripe tee + flip flops = afternoon walk on the beach 5. Shorts + poplin shirt + solid tee + canvas sneakers = the barbecue 6. Shorts + hoodie + flip flops = fireworks show. And, no, it is not actually necessary to change six times in one day. How to Navigate an American Eagle \u2022 Even if you are not going &amp;quot;back to school,&amp;quot; mid-to-late August is a great time to buy AE denim as they always launch new styles and washes at this time. Try the original straight fit. \u2022 Also check out their premium selvedge line, which is found in the store&amp;#039;s front with the new arrivals. \u2022 The brand is light on tailoring, so don&amp;#039;t expect to go in and score a deal on a suit or blazer. \u2022 One of our favorite finds was the prep-fit twill short. It&amp;#039;s available in both solids (go for blue) &amp;amp;amp; plaids. The fit is slim through the thigh, with the perfect grown-up length. \u2022 Things to avoid: Cargo shorts, bootcut jeans. \u2022 You are probably hesitant to pick up a fragrance at AE, but they could surprise you. &amp;quot;True for Him,&amp;quot; for instance, smells much better than the name suggests. \u2022 Also surprising: The great plaid shirts. Pick a dark pattern, as to camouflage the youthful AE logos. \u2022 Speaking of logos: All branded tees and such are found in the back. Steer clear.    The Extra 10 Percent If you&amp;#039;re not feeling their selection in-store, their site also has a nice selection of web exclusives, like this striped v-neck cardigan. Online and in-store through July Fourth, too, there&amp;#039;s a 20-percent discount. Which makes this an especially great spot to pick up accessories that you only want to last the season, like rope bracelets and sunglasses. For the latter, go for the tinted ones or the foldable wayfarer. And, just saying, while you&amp;#039;re there: Check out Aerie, their lingerie line. A suggestion, you say? Five-for-$25.50 lace thongs or boy briefs for the lady. AE Striped V-Neck Cardigan ($44.50),  ae.com PLUS: The Best American-Made Clothes to Buy Now... ...and the Best Beach Clothes to Buy Right Now... &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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