The classic picnic print works well beyond the park, thanks in part to designers like Altuzarra, Marques'Almeida and others who featured it on the runway. It's a spring staple, yes, but it also lasts through summer which means you can find an excuse to wear the plaid 24/7 for the next few months. Scroll through for definitive proof that gingham works for every occasion.
For An Interview
Altuzarra Acacia Mini
For A Night Out
Alexandre Birman Lolita fgoodman.com
To The Beach
Camp Cove Reef Banded Triangle Bikini Top, $65; modaoperandi.com
Camp Cove Katie High Rise Gingham Cheeky Bottom, $65; modaoperandi.com
For a Party
Rosie Assoulin Iris Off-The-Shoulder Ruffled Gingham Seersucker Top, $1,395; net-a-porter.com
For a Girl's Day
Cult Gaia Dorothy Bow Back Top, $118; cultgaia.com
Cult Gaia Dorothy Capri Pant, $128; cultgaia.com
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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