Polka dots still pop up everywhere. But, they are not the only thing summer motif that is rampant. We see checks popping up everywhere – from one flannel blouse loose knotted around a silk slip dresss to one checked top that falls over denim shorts.
This print wins over the polka dot this summer
Diamonds may evoke associations with falling autumn leaves, a hot cup of coffee and a binge session Gilmore Girls. But transformed into a babydoll dress or a light top, any thoughts of pumpkin season immediately fade into the background.
The women who are already embracing this trend are wearing it anything but nostalgically: the trend feels fresh, daring and surprisingly lively, especially in a season that is normally dominated by pastels, color blocks and bright colors.
A 90s revival with a minimalist twist
There’s something there 90’s in this trend. After all, checked shirts were a permanent fixture in the wardrobes icons as Kurt Cobain and Winona Ryder. Still, the way we wear checks now feels like a stretch more minimalist then the grunge vibe from then. This is mainly because the print is now appearing everywhere: in collections from The Row to Zara.
Many ways to wear the print
The great thing about this trend is that there endless variants are – of sugary sweetness balloon shorts to a funnel-neck jacket. Consider:
Edgy baby doll dresses
A checked version of the babydoll dress adds just the right amount of edge to this sweet silhouette. Combine it with a pair of loafers and white socks.
ASOS Design puff sleeve baby doll mini dress in mono check
Free People gingham baby doll
Pretty Little Thing babydoll dress pink
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Checked shirts
It shirt of today: worn loosely over a bikini, tied around your waist during a festival. You can go in any direction with it – almost like a basic in your wardrobe.
Uniqlo Easy care soft shirt
Outerwear with check
Perfect for a fresh(er) summer evening: outerwear with a check. Complete with waterproof coating and easy to combine with jeans or trousers.
Acne Studios checkered outerwear
Nude Project Clubhouse tracksuit jacket
Balloon skirts and skorts
Preppy but still cool, and your outfit doesn’t need much else with such an interesting skirt or skort.
Faithful Mira checkered bottoms
Ganni gingham balloon shorts
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Floor Doornwaard (2000) is a freelance online editor at ELLE and writes about everything that concerns her: from the latest fashion trends and beauty launches to health news and shopping tips. She studied journalism and can be found outside working hours in her running shoes, behind the turntables or in the city on a sunny terrace.
