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Get the Look: Gingham

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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?
gingham1. 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?

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

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

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

  9. 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.

  11. 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.

  20. 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 :-)

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

  32. 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.

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