Gingham shirt … what’s the scoop?

Check prints are about to swarm our closets for the upcoming spring season, but one of my fave incarnations of this neat pattern has got to be the preppy gingham shirt. Making a slightly less remarkable statement than its larger lumberjack orientated checkered cousin, the gingham print whispers neat and fresh East coast suave and still ticks the on-trend box for your outfit choice.

On my hunt for the perfect gingham shirt for spring, I happened upon the Next website and was pleased to see that their spring edit nails not only the checked print trend, but also a slew of others. Here’s a little outfit edit based entirely on their new season offering.

First up, this gingham shirt has just the right touch of relaxed to allow it to work for the office right through to the weekend. I’ve paired it with this great slouchy statement cardigan and these neat tailored shorts. (Remember, if you’re a shorts fan but got that feeling that your knobbly knees are way past rocking that look, opt for this season’s longer Bermuda shorts).

I love these metallic pointy toe flats for work or play, whilst the neutral scarf is a transitional no-brainer.

Mini cross-body bags are a must this season (if you can bear to downsize from your usual massive tote) This little silver snakeskin effect one is the perfect piece.

Finally a dash of lippy to perk up the colour points of this otherwise monochrome-inspired outfit, and you are all set to work your gingham shirt for work.

Are you more of a preppy gingham type or do this season’s bold checks have your pulse pounding? Let me know in the comments below…