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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Because gingham is so much more than everyone’s picnic tablecloth print.
By Sarah Cho and Ivy Tang, Flare
Gingham Fashion Trend

Every season has its signature print, and if florals are for spring, gingham is for summer. Checked prints conjure up images of chic vacations to preppy hot spots like Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod (or Muskoka, if you’re into keeping it local). Gingham is popping up on everything from swimsuits to jumpsuits to shoes to dresses, in pretty pastels, classic reds and punch blues.

So even if you don’t make it to a palatial cottage before beach season ends, you can still sport the little checks all summer long. Click through for fifty of our fave gingham pieces and hot tip: don’t be afraid to mix and match.

Gingham tie waist dress, $149, eloquii.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Lily ankle-wrap flats in gingham, $289, jcrew.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham check socks, $5, simons.ca

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Topshop embroidered gingham trousers, $85, thebay.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

WAYF Bella ruffle strap tiered dress, $125, shopbop.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Small zip pouch, $186, world.dvf.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham side tie top, $71, loft.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham midi skirt, $101, eloquii.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Tortuga tie top cherry pie gingham gauze, $157, showmeyourmumu.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Sunny gingham romper, $243, forloveandlemons.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

River Island two tone gingham cross body box bag, $38, asos.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Plus size gingham pom pom dress, $60, forever21.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Sam Edelman gingham dorsay flats, $145, thebay.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Hi-neck swing tank, $44, ae.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Plus Josie gingham frill shift dress, $57, ca.boohoo.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Pin-up princess one-piece swimsuit, $112, modcloth.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Matiko Raquela city sandals, $139, shopbop.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Lord & Taylor gingham ruffled pencil skirt, $69, thebay.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Draper James the sweet life cherry print wine tote, $35, nordstrom.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Playful Promises mix and match gingham ruffle cupped bikini top, $46; high waisted bikini bottoms, $61, asos.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Jen gingham ruffle culotte jumpsuit, $57, ca.boohoo.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Style Mafia gingham tie sleeve shirt, $159, urbanoutfitters.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Jefferey Campbell bow tie slip on sandal, $163, freepeople.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham-knit ruffle skirt, $110, bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham slash back midi dress by Boutique, $156, topshop.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham side tie off the shoulder top, $48, loft.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Superga 2750 Calico sneaker, $104, nordstrom.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham ruffled scarf, $34, urbanoutfitters.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham ruffle dress, $128, madewell.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gaia™ for J.Crew pom-pom bag in black-and-white gingham, $187, jcrew.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Parton check Mary Beth halter dress, $280, draperjames.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham slides, $50, zara.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham print ruched bikini top, $73; high waist swim bottom, $58, torrid.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham poplin faux wrap blouse, $60, lechateau.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham one-piece bathing suit, $50, marshalls.ca

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham knotted headband, $24, freepeople.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham halter tankini top, $76, jcrew.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham city shorts, $78, anntaylor.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham check top, $50, shop.mango.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Gingham card case, $12, urbanoutfitters.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

¾ sleeve gingham blouse, $50, reitmans.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Foxcroft gingham blazer, $182, nordstrom.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Collectif rockabilly research cardigan, $68, modcloth.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Coco Wren tie ankle gingham block sandal, $47, asos.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Classic gingham shirt for women, $35, oldnavy.gapcanada.ca

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Clare V. Tahitian plaid drawstring pouch, $234, anthropologie.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Bucket hat in rainbow gingham, $53, jcrew.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Blue gingham floral printculottes, $33, prettylittlething.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Black gingham print pointed mules, $75, riverisland.com

Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

Fit and flare top with lace inserts, $28, suzyshier.com

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Checkmate! 50 Ways to Wear Gingham, Fashion's Favourite Summer Print

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