Lemons may be having their moment this summer, but gingham will always be a mainstay in terms of summer prints. From picnic baskets to blankets, gingham is a print that most associate with summer itself.

It’s been one of my favorites for quite some time now, and I continue to pick up new pieces every year (even if I don’t really need to).

Some people are a lot more intimidated by the print and how to wear it – and I get that. It’s a little busy and sometimes difficult to pair with other colors without looking too over the top. My thoughts with gingham are to usually keep it simple. I go with plain or lighter pieces and let it stand out and sometimes add in a colorful accessory, like these earrings.

If you’re looking for options on how to wear gingham this summer, look no further!

1. As A Top

I spotted this gingham ruffle sleeve top at White House Black Market earlier this summer and knew it would be a perfect summer top – easy to wear with shorts or even white pants or jeans and a great base for some colorful accessories!

2. As A Dress

I had a gingham dress that I loved – it’s a great summer staple to throw on for daytime activities or after a long day at the beach. I’m a big fan of this cold shoulder version and this off the shoulder version for a little fancier occasion, like a date night.

3. Swimsuit

I found a gingham swimsuit that I loved at the beginning of the summer and sure enough they popped up everywhere! You could snag a cute little bikini or even a one piece.

4. As Bottoms

How cute is this gingham mini skirt? If you’re like me and have a ton of white tops, having a skirt like this makes for a more interesting and quick outfit than a regular denim skirt. If you’re daring enough you could even try pants like these!

5. In Your Accessories

One of the chicest ways to wear gingham in my opinion is a cute little scarf – it just begs for a convertible and oversized sunnies with it. These shoes are another subtle way to squeeze the print into an outfit.

What are some of your favorite ways to wear summer’s hottest print?

GET THE LOOK

TOP: Gingham top (in petite, similar in white) c/o WHBM • PANTS: Petite ankle pants  c/o WHBM • EARRINGS: Fringe  earrings • SUNGLASSES: Celine sunglasses (similar here) • WATCH: Daniel Wellington classic petite watch c/o

Photos by Marisa Plescia