The 4 things every modern gentleman needs for a Fourth of July weekend

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At this point, your Fourth of July weekend beer list has probably been expertly curated.

You've also probably done the headcount for the ratio of hamburgers to human beings, and you may or may not have purchased some kind of firework.

However, you, gentleman, have probably not even considered your accessories.

You see, it's the accessories that separate the well-organized man from the sloppy little boy.

Jessica Cadmus is the founder of The Wardrobe Whisperer, a company that dedicates itself to styling high-level Wall Streeters, executives, and others. She told us that the well-organized gentleman needs four accessories for the Fourth.

Four and no more. 

A weekend bag

A sophisticated man needs a sophisticated bag. No, you may not use your gym bag, or your "sweet lax" bag from college. People will see you.

"Part of cultivating a sophisticated aesthetic is upgrading such pieces — especially for travel. Keep the gym bag for the gym and buy a separate bag that hasn't at some point held sweaty work out clothes and sneakers, and use that for weekends on the go," says Cadmus.

An adult swimsuit

Gently pick up your hibiscus-patterned board shorts, walk over to the nearest trash can, and deposit them inside.

According to Cadmus a killer swimsuit is one that "is trim but not tight-fitting and just as appropriate for beach as for pool party."

Try a print — "it's universally flattering," she says.

The sneaker slider

This is your free pass to wear a sneaker. TAKE IT. 

"The sneaker slide because these look just as great with shorts as they do with pants. Plus, they are easy-on, easy-off but a major upgrade to a flip flop," says Cadmus.