Happy #fashionwednesday! I’m still rolling out shoots from NYC — and this one is a personal fav. I have been obsessed with gingham forever now, and am honestly surprised I don’t have more gingham pieces in my closet. I think it’s the PERFECT plaid for fall and everyone can rock it. Any body type, any skin color, any gender. It’s literally fabulous for every human. I love pairing black and white gingham with maroon because it just screams fall to me. Read on to get my top tips for how to rock gingham this fall.

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How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

The key to rocking gingham is not looking like a full blown picnic. Picnics are cute, but not if you are wearing them. Time & place, people. Gingham has been totally blowing up my instagram feed so I felt like now was the perfect time to hop on the trend and style everyone’s fav pattern. Let’s do ittttt. 

When I saw this top — I almost put it back. It took some convincing from Amanda (from Blissful Gal) to get me to snap it up. I love gingham but was totally scared of rocking it myself. But guys..the embroidery…the mini-flared sleeves…the SUPER soft fabric…in the end, I was a goner and most of me already knew it had to happen. 

You need it, I need it, everyone and their MOTHER needs it. Just go ahead and shop it now. I’ll look away (I pinky promise not to judge).

How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

Tip #1: Don’t let it overwhelm your body.

Gingham is stinkin’ cute, don’t get me wrong, but it’s dang busy. That means it shouldn’t cover your entire body, probably. Gingham top or jacket? Cute. Gingham maxi dress? Less cute. You don’t want to get lost in the sea of black and white and completely lose your shape. It should only cover AT MOST the top or bottom half of your body (never both) and if it’s a skirt, it shouldn’t go past your knees. In this case, less is typically more. 

How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

Tip #2: Play with pretty details.

Whether it’s ruffled necklines, embroidery detailing (as pictured in this post) or ruffled sleeves, the devil is in the details here! Make it fun and exciting so there is something more to look at than endless plaid. My favorite ways to play up gingham are pairing it with bright or seasonally-appropriate colors. For summer, a poppy red or yellow are the PERFECT accents. For fall, a muted maroon or olive green take the cake! I don’t love gingham for winter, but if you pull it out again for spring, a bright pink or baby blue would be absolutely adorable.

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Tip #3: Make it an accent.

Instead of the main part of your outfit, make it an accent! Gingham is undeniably chic as a handbag. I feel like I need at least 5 of them. It’s also gorgeous as a headband or high heeled pumps. I am definitely thinking I need gingham pumps for the fall season…..

How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

Tip #4: Pattern match!

That’s right! You can TOTALLY mix and match other patterns with gingham. I like to think of it as the leopard print of the plaid world. I think of leopard print as a neutral (as everyone should) and gingham is coming to be the same way for me. Whoops #sorrynotsorry. It looks especially gorgeous when paired with a bright and fun floral pattern. 

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How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

It can be totally easy to rock it in gingham, you just need a little confidence and a lot of sass. 😉 I know Erica from Coming Up Roses has a gingham bomber jacket I have been DYING to get my hands on (E — if you’re reading this, I know what I want for Christmas). I think I’ve got black & white gingham pumps and a headscarf sitting in online shopping carts right now. 

How To Rock Gingham + Maroon This Fall

Do you own any gingham? What are your fav pieces?? Let me know in the comments below!!!

 

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59 Comments

  1. That top is gorgeous, glad you didn’t put it back! I love gingham and am definitely planning to wear it this fall. Love your tips!

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  3. Since fall commenced two weeks ago, I’ve been looking at Google images and Pinterest for fall outfit ideas, and this one is a great one, especially because I live in San Diego! We don’t get harsh fall/winter weather here, so this whole ensemble will work in this part of the country!

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  22. I have a fuschia gingham top that I’ve had forever. Need a few new buttons, but it’s one of my faves. And you’re absolutely right: PERFECT for fall!

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  30. Love these tips! You’re beautiful and could probably rock any look but I’m glad you fleshed out what not to do with this look; I will be on the look out for this pattern now!

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  34. Its odd toe to think back about how much I used to dislike maroon clothing as that was the colour of my school uniform. Now I always wear maroon in Autumn, it’s one of my favourite colours! Loved your tips about rocking the gingham and maroon together!

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