My sartorial heart has always been inclined to gingham, as my tryst with checks started early on. Call it childhood nostalgia, but I remember a time when my mother took me to our trusted local tailor where I stood in attention as she instructed him to sew the gingham fabric she’d bought into a cute dress for me. And I still fondly recall this powder blue sleeveless piece with add-on floral embroidered pocket patches. Keeping that aside, I think gingham is popular thanks to its retro flair, which instantly adds to its charm. Look up Audrey Hepburn’s off-duty style where she wears a pair of gingham pants on the sets of My Fair Lady, and then you must check out Gigi Hadid’s blissful shot for Vogue with bae Zayn Malik, where she sports a gingham high-waist bikini. See that? Timeless versatility; that’s what I’m talking about.
And most importantly, you can team up a gingham skirt with a knotted top for that yesteryear vibe or be right on trend by wearing it with an off-the-shoulder crop top. It’s a classic no matter what the season.
The Label Life Gingham Self-Tie Skirt (Rs 2,240)
My love for gingham takes a fresh new route thanks to this uber-stylish midi skirt from The Label Life. With a rounded hemline and two essential pockets on the sides, this piece looks like it has been designed for all those outings where I need to be stylish and want to be comfortable. The detail that has got me going “I WANT!” is the self-tie flat band on the waist. Chic, isn’t it? So perfect for spring as well as for fall, given the length — I’ll pair it with a white body suit when it’s warm and a turtle neck for when the temperature drops. A far as playing on my weakness for the print is concerned, got to say this piece has done a pretty good job. *Clicks on add to cart right away*