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9 best gingham print dresses for summer - the trend to check off your must-have list

A gingham dress is perfect for summer...


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Updated: On 18 May 2023

The ultimate transitional print, it's no surprise that gingham remains one of the most timeless trends to date – especially in the summer. Victoria Beckham, Reese Witherspoon, Holly Willoughby and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the many A-listers who love rocking gingham in the sunshine, and you can too. 

Marks & Spencer, ASOS, River Island, and so many more fashion brands are selling gorgeous gingham dresses for the new season – and we want them all. Style the dreamiest high street designs with everything from denim jackets to colourful coats and lightweight cardigans this summer – you're welcome!  

Best gingham dresses for summer

  • Nobody's Child Smock Gingham Dress

    Featuring a flattering shirred waist and a floaty tiered skirt, Nobody's Child's yellow gingham dress is the perfect summer daywear dress.

  • Reformation Linen Gingham Dress

    Reformation's fit-and-flare gingham dress would look great teamed with lilac heels for a glam daywear look, or opt for sandals and a denim jacket for a pretty daywear style.

  • M&S Midi Gingham Dress

    Marks & Spencer's vintage-style gingham dress features romantic puffed sleeves and an open back - and we're obsessed with the bright orange shade for summer. 

  • ASOS Smock Gingham Dress

    Wait until you see the gorgeous lace back on ASOS's crew-neck midi dress.

  • New Look Twist-Front Gingham Dress

    For a shorter style, try New Look's green mini dress with a flattering sweetheart neckline. 

  • H&M Puff-Sleeve Gingham Dress

    H&M is filled with lovely summer pieces right now, but our favourite is this black and white gingham mini. We recommend styling it with a pair of black cowboy boots to elevate the look.

  • Ephemera Bow Gingham Dress

    Looking to invest in a gingham dress that you'll keep forever? Ephemera's yellow midi frill detailing and bow straps is the one.

  • Joe Browns Gingham Dress

    Very's shirred waist gingham midi is the perfect wardrobe staple for teaming with white trainers this summer.

  • Ganni Stretch Gingham Dress

    Ganni's red midi dress is so flattering on the figure with it's feminine V-neck, ruched waist and elegant tied back. 

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