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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why not give your athleisure outfits a gingham update?
