(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

never owned a pair so i can’t even stop buying them
U.S. Flag Code is not law. Violating it is not a crime.
Exactly. It’s disrespectful. I can see having red, white and blue motif’s on picnic stuff (but not the Flag) for the 4th. though.