Iconic Gingham Fashion Is Taking Over For Summer 2024

In news that's going to excite fashionistas everywhere, gingham is back. Granted, it never really went away, but it's officially back-back for summer 2024 and it's something that deserves a round of applause.

Created in Asia, gingham made it to the West in the 18^th century when the Dutch and English couldn't get enough of the print. Since then, it has come into fashion and gone out of fashion, but true fans know that gingham is always a good idea. Especially in the warmer weather. "There's something about how it shapes the body," clothing designer Eva Franco told Vox. "It's like a nice frame. A flower print would be more decorative. [Gingham] feels like an envelope and it just encompasses you. It makes you look together."

Although the most common gingham print is red and white, it comes in a variety of colors making it perfect for any and all occasions — just like its fellow warm-weather fabric, seersucker. If you want to get in on the iconic gingham fashion trend of the moment, there's no better time than now to do that.

It doesn't get more Americana than wearing short shorts in the summer with forever-classic cowboy boots. It's a combination that always looks good. If you swap out boring plain or print shorts for gingham instead and lean into the red by matching your accessories to it, your outfit is instantly kicked up to the next level. 

It's the summer, so let it all hang out! A gingham mini skirt with a simple white tank top and sneakers is the best way to keep things casual while staying cool and in style. As the sun begins to set and temperatures drop, reach for a denim jacket to complete your nighttime gingham look. 

Summer wasn't just made for gingham, and vice versa, but it was also made for open-back tops. Gingham and denim are the ideal match because of the way they complement each other. Denim is all about looking casual and relaxed, while gingham adds something extra to the mix, creating an outfit that's perfect for almost all occasions. 

When the temperature hits 80 degrees, it officially becomes crop top season. After all, the less fabric on our sweaty skin, the better. An elegant way to wear gingham this summer is by rocking a matching set that consists of a crop top and skirt. You won't just feel light and airy, but you'll look it too. 

Granted, gingham as pants means a lot of gingham on the eyes, but if you combine those pants with a low-key, no-frills top like a vintage T-shirt, then it evens everything out. Complete the look with a pair of this summer's hottest shoe trend, the flatform sandal, and you'll seal your fate as the most fashionable person on the block.