On my way to work the other day, I spotted two gorgeous women on the street wearing different gingham-printed dresses. The summer fashion trend followed me into the office, where I saw my co-worker had on a blue and white checkered slip. And once I got to chatting with MC's fashion editor, Lauren Tappan, who told me she had spotted four of the summery dresses the very same morning, I knew I had a microtrend on my hands.
First made famous by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and Brigitte Bardot throughout the '40s French fashion, gingham has been a staple summer print for decades. However, this year, the checked pattern has a newfound fervor as a daintier offshoot of the unexpected plaid trend. So much so that when I went searching for gingham to add to my summer shopping list, tons of pieces at some of my favorite retailers were already sold out. Thankfully, I found plenty of gingham dresses at Nordstrom, Revolve, and Shopbop for the season ahead.
If you're looking to add a bit of freshness to your summer outfit rotation, a pretty gingham dress will do just that. Ahead, shop my favorite checkered dresses at Nordstrom, Revolve, and Shopbop while you still can—there's a style for every occasion and budget, guaranteed.
Gingham Dresses at Nordstrom
The matching buttons on this dress is such a cool detail.
I'd pair this smocked dress with ballet flats for a put-together summer work look.
Ruffled puff sleeves make gingham all the sweeter—as proven in this pick.
Short and sweet is great way to tackle this dress trend.
The front of this dress is pretty, but wait until you see the lace-up back.
The scallop lace trim is an extra-sweet touch.
The drop-waist dress trend is alive and well with this pick.
Leave it to Reformation to create the ideal summer outing dress.
I've never met a Dôen dress I didn't immediately love, including this one.
This rich-looking find has me day-dreaming about vacations in Monaco.
Tackle multiple trends at once with this bubble-skirted find.
Gingham Dresses at Revolve
Bella Hadid's cowgirl-inspired collaboration with Frankie's Bikinis brought about some seriously cute dresses, including this off-the-shoulder mini dress.
Green and gingham are a match made in heaven.
From the easy updo to the trendy flip-flops, I'm obsessing over everything about this look.
A simple silhouette like this can easily be dressed up or down with a switch of shoes.
I couldn't resist adding another Frankies Bikinis x Bella Hadid dress on this list—they're just too good.
Pair this strapless style with strappy sandals and a beaded bag for a fun summer wedding guest look.
This is what I'd imagine a Disney princess would wear in the summer, and for that, I'm obsessed.
This dress looks fit for a doll—and I mean that in the best way possible.
Damson Madder is a cool-girl brand I can't get enough of right now.
This darling dress was practically made to go on your Instagram grid.
Gingham Dresses at Shopbop
From the drop waist to the off-the-shoulder neckline, I'm obsessed with everything about this dress.
This halter-neck dress would be the ideal pick for sweltering days.
Bows and gingham are a pairing that just makes sense.
The maxi length on this dress makes it such an elegant pick.
Imagine how adorable this dress would look paired with Mary Jane ballet flats.
There's nothing I love more than an easy-going shirtdress like this for the office.
Black straps give the gingham dress a cool-girl edge.
As if this dress couldn't get any better, it has pockets!
This dress screams summer with its flowy silhouette and baby blue print.
Why not give your athleisure outfits a gingham update?
