Here’s a complete guide to gingham outfit ideas for summer.
Nothing says warm, breezy days quite like gingham. This girly, preppy pattern is awesome for spring and summer, and we’re seeing it more and more as temperatures rise.
Gingham is the perfect mix of current, trendy, and classic. It can make any outfit more interesting, and it never looks outdated.
Some may wonder what the difference is between plaid and gingham. A plaid pattern consists of vertical and horizontal lines of different sizes and colors. Gingham is a more organized version of plaid. It is made up of vertical and horizontal lines of the same size and spacing.
Gingham is almost always white paired with another color. You can currently find gingham in typical black and white or in a variety of pretty pastel colors.
How to style it? There are tons of ways, and I’ll show you below. But first a little inspo:
BFFS Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough wore matching gingham bikinis for their beach trip. How cute do they look?
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Gingham Casual Outfits
Here are some ways to create casual outfits with gingham pieces.
Casual Outfit #1
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- Ruffled Sleeve Top (Similar) – Amazon
- Gingham Paper-bag Pants – Walmart
- Espadrille Sneakers – Amazon
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- Gingham Strapless Crop Top – Poshmark
- White Paper-bag Shorts – Forever 21
- Orange Sandals – Poshmark
Here are some ways to create casual outfits with gingham pieces.
We are currently seeing a lot of ruffled gingham pieces, like this strapless top, in stores. You can use items like these to make really feminine outfits.
Or, if you want a more comfortable outfit, the look on casual outfit #1 would be a great choice. Throwing on your favorite sneakers with a pair of cute gingham pants is right on trend!
Gingham Print Dresses and Skirts
Crop Top and Skirt Set
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Gingham Dress
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Gingham Tie Front Dress
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We all love sundresses and breezy skirts, and gingham was practically made for garments like these. Here are some examples of how you can style gingham print dresses and skirts!
As you’ll see above, the colors are all fairly muted — you don’t need bright colors since gingham makes a statement on its own. As such, I included some pretty basic shoes with these outfits. However, if you wanted to add a complementary color (such as yellow for the blue dress), it could really spice up these looks.
Gingham Swim Outfits
Here are some great gingham swim options like the ones that Nina and Julianne were wearing above! If you are feeling like adding a pattern to your swim style this year, gingham is a great choice. It’s bold and will stand out while still being classy.
Halter One-Piece
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Cutout One-Piece
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Bikini
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While gingham is really trendy right now, finding gingham print swimwear can be rare. I definitely recommend snagging these suits ASAP if you like any of them!
I want to hear from you!
What do you think of gingham? Will you be wearing it this season? Leave a comment below!
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