Give the plaid print a rest as gingham print is the reigning print this summer. This print is classic, versatile and great for creating retro looks.
Gingham print is mostly associated with The Wizard of Oz but this season it has undergone a makeover to fit every personal taste and style.
Either you opt for small or large checks, gingham print is the only print you should be seen in this season.
Get inspired on how to style your gingham pieces
Gingham shorts: Amanda Seyfried wore a gingham summer shorts with a grey t-shirt, flip-flops, sunglasses while carrying two shopping backs for a relaxed look. Kate Mara showed off her toned legs in a pair of gingham shorts with a black sweater embellished with white floral detailing at the shoulders, pair of masculine loafers sporting a silver chain detail and a red cross bag as she strolled through New York.
Gingham print dresses: Helen Flanagan wore a Louis Vuitton gingham check shirt-style dress with a nude Channel quilted handbag and a pair of wedge heeled sandals for a night out with the girls. Kerry Washington wore a Prabal Gurung floor-length blue gingham dress to the Scandal premiere party, she accessorised her look with a with a thick white belt and cream heels. The ever stylish Alexa Chung wore a Topshop gingham check smock dress which she teamed with a black oversize blazer, black Dolce & Gabbana Agata handbag and a pair of Charlotte Olympia kitty embroidered velvet flats. Margot Robbie showed us how you can incorporate gingham with other print by pairing her knee length gingham dress with a leopard print jacket, sunglasses and nude heels for a stunning clashing ensemble
Gingham accessories: Pixie Lott enjoyed a date night with her model boyfriend, Oliver Cheshire in a pastel pink fur lined shorts suit which she paired with a white polo neck sweater, a pair of pink metallic spiked stiletto heels and pink and white gingham backpack.
Gingham shirts: Julianne Hough opted for a preppy look in a pair of black leather trousers teamed with white, blue & red gingham long sleeved shirt underneath a thin black mohair jumper, aviator sunglasses, black Celine leather bag and a pair of cream and black T-bar pointed flats as she stepped out to run errands in Beverly Hills. Katherine Heigl wore a Western-style gingham shirt with a black three-quarter length pleated skirt, a pair of leather over-the-knee boots, bright red handbag, black-tinted shades and a gold Rolex watch as she went for a stroll with her pet pooch Gertie.
Gingham trousers/tights: Pixie Lott wore a black leather-look crop top with gingham high waisted leggings which features peplum details around the waist, black loafer heels and a black clutch bag as she attended the Q Awards. Ellie Goulding showed off her fabulous midriff in a black cropped top which she teamed with a fitted black and white Topshop crinkle gingham peg leg trousers, black tassel shoes for a travel chic look. Pixie Lott is sure a fan of gingham as she was spotted wearing a cropped gingham check trousers when she appeared on ITV’s This Morning show. The singer completed her look with a green halter neck with a pussybow, flat lace-ups shoes, cat eye sunglasses, purple clutch and a baseball varsity jacket in her hand.
Head to toe gingham: Kimberley Garner wore a Topshop gingham bralet with a matching high waist trousers, a simple necklace, red stiletto heels and a red clutch as she attended 25th birthday celebration of Magnum Ice-cream. Sam Faiers showed off her toned abs in a Pull & Bear gingham crop top with a matching pencil skirt as she attended the launch of Giles Deacon’s new range for Ann Summers. She completed her look with a simple gold bracelet on her wrist, bright red nail polish on her hands and feet, red clutch and white strappy sandals.
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