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Get the Look: Gingham

January 26, 2015 By Lena

For years, I detested the decision of retailers to feature the next season’s fashions about 5 minutes after the current season began. I mean really, do I want to be looking at t-shirts and jean jackets in January – while temperatures are still in the minus digits?

But then I realized yes, yes I do.

For two reasons: one, I like shopping “end of season” clearance sales while I still have many months left to enjoy the discount fashions. Case in point: both my boys own GAP winter coats, purchased in January, for 60% off the regular price. And they’ll wear those new coats for the next three months!

Two, I like having a preview of the styles and trends to come, so I can take a tally of my closet and decide what can stay, and what needs to be refreshed. And while I rarely invest in multiple pieces of a key trend, I always ensure that I have at least one or two items to show off the season’s hottest look.

For Spring 2015, it’s all about gingham, baby.

“We’re calling it now: Gingham is the print of spring 2015. Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, and Altuzarra all agree.” – elle.com

“Gingham is by no means a novel print, but for spring/summer 2015, a handful of New York designers have gravitated toward the classic picnic-friendly textile, fashioning it in a way that felt fresh, new, and unexpected.” – instyle.com

“After making a brief appearance last season at Céline, gingham has infiltrated the spring/summer 2015 New York runways. While the traditional colored checks seen at several shows reflect spring’s flora and fauna, we’re partial to these graphic black-and-white offerings.” – NY Times

“The message from the New York Fashion Week runways was loud and clear. Give your neo-grungy buffalo checks a break this spring and try out light and feminine gingham instead.” – glamour.com

Are you giddy for gingham?
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1. Gingham Blouse, Zara: $59.90 2. Cell Phone Case, Isaac Mizrahi: $25.00 3. Gold Cuff, Tory Burch: TBD* 4. MOTO Gingham Pants, Top Shop: $70.00 5. Gingham Scarf, American Eagle, $30.00 6. Jamaica Espadrilles, ASOS: $12.00 7. Mid-Length Check Trench, Coach: $575.00 

*This Tory Burch bangle is no longer available in stores, but it’s so delicious I just had to include it in my round up. I’ve seen it on eBay for anywhere between $75 – $150; this one is worth bidding on!

I already own a few gingham pieces – a strapless dress, a bracelet and of course, socks – all from 2003! Yep, there’s your proof – if you hang onto clothing long enough, it WILL come back in style.

So, gingham – love it or leave it?

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: fashion trends, gingham, spring 2015

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  1. Emilia

    January 26, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I heard it hear first. I love Gingham fitted shirts. They make me feel happy with a retro feel to it.

  2. Ms

    January 26, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    How about the gingham apron and those frilly kitchen curtains?!

  3. Stephanie LaPlante

    January 26, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    I totally love these!…especially the Gingham Blouse.

  4. heidi c.

    January 26, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    At first, I was thinking “gingham? this??” but your examples are so pretty. I am going to try to rock this trend :).

  5. Yuen C

    January 26, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    I like gingham!

  6. nicolthepickle

    January 27, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I don’t own any gingham currently but my daughter does. Huge fan of that trench coat.

  7. Emily Ramsey

    January 27, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I’ve always quite liked gingham but I almost never find myself buying it. I should rectify that situation in 2015!

  8. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    January 27, 2015 at 11:02 am

    i love the pants so much!

  9. Athena

    January 27, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I like the look of gingham, it’s fun and playful, as long as it’s done right! The last thing you want is to look like grandma’s curtains.

  10. Eldon L

    January 27, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I like gingham especially for shirts

  11. Anne Taylor

    January 27, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I’m just not a fan of gingham, never have been, never will but I do have a pair of aprons on my bedroom wall that are gingham. My mom made one for her and one for me when I was little.

  12. Margaret Imecs

    January 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    The Gingham Blouse is cute!

  13. Darlene Schuller

    January 27, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I got to say, that trench coat totally caught my eye!!

  14. Marissa

    January 27, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    I love Gingham. You can make pretty clothes for little kids with this fabric.

  15. Judy Cowan

    January 27, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I love it! Glad to it going to be in for next season!

  16. Sara Lima

    January 27, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    I love gingham! It’s so light, and cheerful and fun. Perfect for summer and spring!

  17. Maggie C

    January 28, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I love this! Especially the sandals #6 =D

  18. Angie In My 30s (@My30sAndItsTime)

    January 28, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    I think gingham can be quite cute in small doses.
    That being said, that trench coat is fab!

  19. Amy Brown

    January 28, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Gingham always looks cool and preppy, never out of style!

  20. Ella Pretty Blog

    January 29, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    I didn’t even realize gingham was coming back – and I’m very excited about it. I especially LOVE gingham button downs, they look cute in spring (especially with white jeans) and they also layer nicely under sweaters in winter :-)

  21. Anna Johnson

    February 15, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I’m not sure I love it, except those shoes are cute!

  22. Elaine - Elaine Loves

    February 15, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I love this trend, the coat is gorgeous!

  23. Brenda Lacourciere

    February 18, 2015 at 7:39 am

    I love the pants although not sure how they would look on a lady with a larger rear.

  24. Melinda L.

    February 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Not in love with gingham, although I love the trench coat though.

  25. Victoria Ess

    February 21, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I love those pants!!

  26. josephine evans

    February 22, 2015 at 6:20 am

    That’s a different name. Love all of these pieces! Good taste Lena!

  27. Svitlana Rezai

    February 23, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    i love the outfit. so cute

  28. Wanda Tracey

    February 23, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Those are some really adorable gingham pieces!!!!!! I love them.I really like the pants.

  29. Linda Klages

    February 24, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I think gingham will really “date” the outfit.

  30. Maggie C

    February 25, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    I am starting to see more of this pattern in stores!

  31. Lindsay O

    February 26, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Love it! Of course the one I love most is the trench, which is the most expensive. Ha. I have good taste apparently:)

  32. Lee Pearson

    February 27, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Ive always liked gingham. I think it is so..spring! Although I don’t think I am daring enough to wear those gingham pants, they are really cute. I love those gingham sandals. I would wear them and that pink gingham scarf is adorable. Thanks for the pics.

  33. kandi h

    March 6, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    gingham takes me back to my childhood

  34. mrdisco

    March 14, 2015 at 1:21 am

    i’m quite enamored with gingham myself. better than chevrons at least.

  35. BobbiJo Pentney

    March 21, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I think Gingham is cute, but perhaps not on my thighs.

  36. Kathy downey

    November 23, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I llove the Gingham Blouse.very nice

  37. kathy downey

    January 7, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    I totally love these and i would love the Jamaica Espadrilles for Spring

  38. DebH

    January 11, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Love the gingham blouse & scarf!

  39. Debbie Bashford

    January 15, 2016 at 5:49 am

    Love gingham accessories

  40. kathy downey

    June 14, 2016 at 10:43 am

    I don’t own any gingham clothes but my daughter has a few pieces and she adoes them

  41. Susan T.

    February 13, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I’m not a big fan of this pattern but I don’t mind it on scarves and accessories!

  42. kathy downey

    August 14, 2017 at 10:48 am

    I don’t own any gingham but i sure love those sandals

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