Check out Spring’s hottest print
From bows and bralettes to ballet pumps...
1 COOL CLASH
IT MIGHT be synonymous with picnic tablecloths and Dorothy’s pinafore on her journey to oz, but designers are in no doubt that gingham is the print of the season.
A vibrant, feminine midi- dress mixing checks with ditzy florals has to be the ultimate spring buy.
Womenswear label rixo has a great selection of pretty print mash-ups, including this dress in clashing green and pink; the perfect colour combo to breathe some fresh air into your wardrobe. Gingham rose midi dress, £275, rixo.co.uk
2 MEET YOUR MATCH
FEARLESS fashionistas will wear gingham top-totoe this season.
Sticking with the same colourway will keep it classy, like this matchy-matchy out fit from Hobbs. Play with the size of the checks, mixing large and small squares, and if you want to break it up, add a neutral jacket for the perfect finishing touch. Linen jacket, £129, dress, £139, shoes, £69 and bag, £149, all hobbs.com
3 THE RIGHT TOUCH
CAN’T get past the notion of looking like a walking picnic tablecloth? You can still give a nod to the trend with accessories. Upgrade your ‘bag for life’ shopper with this 100 per cent recycled plastic tote.
Handmade and available in three fabulous colours, this woven bag will be your sustainable style statement for summer. Recycled plastic gingham tote bag, £65, brora.co.uk
4 CHECK LIST
BLUE and red are the safe options when it comes to gingham, but other colours can work well, too, like this black and orange top and skirt from Next. Wear together, separately, or really stand out from the crowd by adding a clashing print such as leopard. Gingham top, £28 and skirt, £45, Emma Willis for next.co.uk
5 SHIRT THE ISSUE
THE plaid shirts we lived in this winter are making way for spring’s pretty ginghams. This cotton shirt from Mango features long sleeves and a frill collar that can be tucked into your jeans or a pleated skirt. For cooler evenings, add a cashmere jumper and allow the collar to sit over the knit, exposing a hint of the print. Babydoll collar shirt, £35.99, mango.com
8 NOT JUST DAYWEAR
WITH gyms reopening from April 12, now is the perfect time to update your sportswear.
This colourful set from the Australian brand The Upside is perfect for inspiring a return to fitness training.
Don’t worry, it can be toned down by mixing in block colours. Sports bra, £69, and leggings, £119, anthropologie. com
7 ALL THE FRILLS
SMarT enough for garden drinks with friends from this Monday (no more than six please!), yet relaxed enough to wear on the weekend, a pair of gingham cotton trousers will give your wardrobe mileage.
Stick to the wide-leg silhouette seen on the catwalks at alberta Ferretti and Chanel. This pair has been given a feminine finish with lacetrimmed pockets and hems. Team with a white shirt or the brand’s matching top. Gingham trousers, £395, shrimps.com
6 ACCESSORIES ARE BACK
ADD a hair tie like this bow to boost your look instantly. Or these mules from J. Crew to cheer everything from dresses to separates. Bow hair clips, £65, Shrimps at brownsfashion.com; Gingham
sandals, £165, jcrew.com