Check it out: 11 ways to get boxed in with gingham

Jul 09, 2023

Timeless gingham.

Say what you want about gingham; it’s got staying power.

Often seen as the safer and least exciting of its check brethren, a cursory look into the annals of style will prove otherwise.

Whether Dorothy Gale’s 1939 pinafore, Bardot’s 1959 wedding dress (cue: infamous fabric shortage), Princess Di’s off-duty trousers circa 1986, or Comme des Garçons’ 1997 ‘Lumps and Bumps’ collection—history has spoken.

Fast forward to 2023 for a continued discourse courtesy of Margot Robbie and Ariana Grande serving box-fresh Prada realness. Truly iconic.

Not a gingham fan? Prepare to check yourself with 11 ways to work the trend.

GET THE LOOK:

1. Nobody's Child pure cotton gingham midi waisted dress, M&S, €95

2. Gathered sleeve ‘Shore’ gingham dress, Toast, was €265; now €105

3. ‘Ben’ bag, Rouje, €295

4. ‘Edda’ top, Rouje, €140

5. ‘Philea’ mules, Rouje, €210

6. Smocking detail blouse, Boden, was €98; now €58.80

7. Square neck linen midi dress, Boden, €175

8. Straight seersucker stretch trousers, Ganni, €195

9. ‘Lily’ tiered gingham skirt, Whistles, was €115; now €75

10. Gingham hat, Whistles, was €49; now €39

11. ‘Nicolette’ rosette gingham midi dress, Rixo, €345

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