Styling a Gingham Dress

Simple Summer gingham is the ultimate way to keep cool and be perfectly styled with minimal effort. It’s Summer’s cool cousin of plaid and you know how much I love plaid. Start with a lightweight cotton gingham dress and pair with a bold pattern like a Pendleton wool handbag or eco friendly canvas tote bag. We make the Crossbody and Bitsy which are the perfect size for Summer styling.

Don’t be afraid to mix patterns when you’re wearing gingham. The secret is to make sure there is a common color or tone to coordinate between your dress and personal accessories like the handmade purses with Pendleton™ wool we make here in Portland, Oregon.

Play with scale. Small gingham checks and larger pattern on your handmade purse. I was very pleased with how well the purple gingham from the dress and brown, turquoise from the Bitsy purse with Pendleton™ wool came together. Feels highly styled but effortless.

Have fun with your style. If one piece doesn’t feel right, rearrange your accessories by layering more and then pairing back. It’s all about your personal balance. Trust yourself on the days when you want to be bold and don’t hold back. Life is too short to be small and hidden.

Love,

Jessie