The number of iconic gingham moments are endless: Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz; Liz Taylor in that knotted yellow shirt; Audrey Hepburn in her peddle-pushers; Alexa Chung and Daisy Lowe suited up in the pattern, 85% of the time. It's a stylish line-up, if we say so ourselves.
These are just a few of several key #TBT gingham moments that have persuaded us to reconsider the quintessential picnic blanket pattern as chic. And, with summer finally acting its age, it's gingham's time to shine. To figure out how to best tackle the print in 2016, we went straight to the source: Instagram. Ahead, see how some of our style favorites are making the black-and-white check feel fresh.
Take a page out of blogger Reese Blustein's craft book and turn your long-sleeve button-up into an off-the-shoulder top — or, in her own words: "Tied the sleeves of my shirt around my arms because there are no rules to how you should wear a shirt."
Photo via @double3xposure.
For an example of how to wear double the gingham and not look like a tablecloth, look no further than model Paloma Elsesser, who's wearing a two-tone outfit, red Gucci loafers, and just owning life.
Gucci shoes.
Photo via @palomija.
Glossier intern and part-time model Madeline Schepis gives her black-and-white Reformation dress a pop of color by accessorizing with a red bandana and adds some oversized, super-thin silver hoops.
Photo via @madelineschepis.
Alexa shared this #TBT, and we're glad she did. Her button-up bra top and raw-edge denim shorts are perfect summer wardrobe staples.
Photo via @alexachung.
Blogger and fashion editor Pandora Sykes makes a light-blue, halter-style polo look all grown-up with high-waisted jean shorts and cream sneakers.
Vivetta top, Superga shoes.
Photo via @pandorasykes.
Proof gingham does not have to be ultra-girly in this cherry red front-tie crop top.
Daisy top.
Photo via @daisydaisy.tv.
Go slouchy, or go home.
Tibi top.
Photo via @beigerenegade.
Keep a gingham slip dress feeling fresh with some oversize colored shades (like this grassy-green pair) and an effortless top-knot.
Photo via @carlottiica.
Hello, off-the-shoulder crop top with flamenco sleeves. The hammock is adding something to this look, too.
Caroline Constas top.
Photo via @lainyhedaya.
Give your mini some edge with a vintage band tee, because why not?
J. Galt top.
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