Did you get the memo that " Zara has officially announced Gingham as their print of spring/summer 2017? '' Kid you not, check out their website and you will find the much coveted gingham galore there. Right from tops, to skirts, to dresses, to pants- grown up gingham is everywhere.
SHOP THE LOOK
Gingham is a huge trend this summer, conjuring up two images that fashionistas don't want to look like: a tablecloth and a school girl. While my love for gingham is unwavering, I had my own inhibitions about this print. I've had a couple of gingham button front blouses in the past, but this is my first time owning a real feminine piece. It took me some time to hunt down the right piece in the right print size- thanks to @nyandcompany for adding this to your new spring arrivals. I am totally in love with this dress. It is strapless, but comes with extra straps just in case. The bow in the front is what makes this dress overly pretty.
When I could do gingham, anyone could.
- Stay away from anything red : believe me, a red gingham print reminds me of five guys tray liners. The red and white gingham is not my cup of tea and I would totally not recommend to you as well.
- Opt for pieces with feminine details: frills, ruffles, bows and other such origami details make gingham so doable. They add the touch of femininity to any piece of gingham.
- Go for one statement piece: pair your statement piece with something more demure. For instance a crisp white blazer with your classic black and white gingham dress. If you are the daring kinds and coupling one gingham piece with another is your style, then girl " you are my best friend" !
- Keep it sleek: since gingham is an over-the-top print keep your hair sleek and streamlined. A ponytail or super straight hair would be my pick .
- Go the minimal way: when choosing your accessories, go minimal. Let the gingham speak for itself. In my case, I chose to wear a pair of embellished earrings and a couple of coordinating bracelets. Skipping a necklace was agreeably called for in this look...What say ???
WEARING
Dress- NY&Co, buy same ( love this one with floral appliqué ) jacket- BCBG MAXAZRIA , in black ( similar ) heels- Rachel Roy (a good alternative ) bag- Aldo shoes ( this one is on my radar )
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Congratulations to Jennie of A Pocket Full of Polka dots, she is the featured blogger of the week. Isn't her outfit fun and perfect for spring?
Now it is your turn to show your favorite looks ....
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