On my way to work recently, I noticed two stylish women on the street, both wearing different gingham-print dresses. The summer trend didn’t stop there—when I got to the office, one of my co-workers was also dressed in a blue and white checkered slip dress. Later, while chatting with MC’s fashion editor Lauren Tappan, she mentioned spotting four more gingham dresses that very same morning. That’s when I realized: gingham is officially this season’s microtrend.
Gingham first rose to fame thanks to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and Brigitte Bardot’s iconic French looks in the 1940s. For decades, it’s been a go-to print for warm-weather fashion. This year, however, the classic check is making a fresh comeback, acting as a softer, sweeter take on the growing plaid trend. So popular is this print that when I tried to shop for gingham pieces myself, I discovered many of my favorite styles were already sold out at top retailers.
Luckily, I found plenty of cute gingham dresses available at Nordstrom, Revolve, and Shopbop—perfect options to round out my summer wardrobe.
If you want to add something light and playful to your warm-weather outfits, a gingham dress is the way to go. Below, you’ll find my top picks from Nordstrom, Revolve, and Shopbop—whether your style is casual or dressed-up, there’s a gingham dress here for every taste and budget.
