Dainty florals, nautical stripes, and animal prints
– these have all reemerged on the style scene in the last couple of years, and
are now truly staples in any stylish
woman’s wardrobe. There’s one quaint print, however, that has become
the latest trend and a must-have, especially for spring and summer: gingham.
Gingham has that whimsical, old-fashioned vibe that
is now a unique fashion statement. It first became iconic when seen on Dorothy
with her ruby red slippers in Wizard of
Oz. Then came Marilyn Monroe, who posed for LIFE magazine with trousers in the print; and Brigitte Bardot, who
wore it for her wedding (and started a craze for gingham in France at the
time). It was no longer just a picnic blanket fabric but a chic dressy print.
Lately, you’ll see the likes of Taylor Swift
sporting ladylike dresses and cute little skirts in gingham print. Even high-fashion
personalities like Anna Wintour (Vogue’s
editor-in-chief) have been spotted in gingham. The Spring 2015 collections of
Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta also have a few pieces in the sweet, stylish
print.
Gingham prints have been and will be around for a long
time because of its versatility. You see it in dresses, high-waist trousers,
skirts, and more recently, cropped tops and two-pieces. You don’t have to
accessorize so much since the outfit alone speaks volumes. Online consignment
shops would surely have some designer pieces in the pretty print that you can
buy for less.
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