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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. Emilia

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

  4. heidi c.

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

  7. Emily Ramsey

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

  9. Athena

    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. Anne Taylor

    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. Ella Pretty Blog

    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. Lindsay O

    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

    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. kathy downey

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