If you've felt a sudden urge to reintroduce seasonal prints into your outfit rotation, you're not alone. After just one day of sunshine, fashion fans have been quick to celebrate the return of polka dots and ditsy florals. I myself recently rushed to shop a particularly flattering bouquet detail midi from Nobody's Child.
But there's one picnic style print making its long anticipated return to our wardrobes, and that's gingham. The criss cross pattern has long shed its slightly twee reputation and has become one of the most coveted spring and summer styles that is constantly being reinvented every single year. The proof? It lies in a rather flattering style from M&S, and by some miracle, will only set you back £40.
M&S Gingham Puff Sleeve Midi Waisted Dress
The Gingham Midi Waisted Dress has already caught the eye of plenty of fashion fans, despite only recently dropping on the website. But this should come as no surprise, the high street retailer knows a thing or two about making a trend feel fresh again, and this monochrome midi is a prime example.
Flatteringly designed, the swishy dress comes with plenty of appealing features, from puffed sleeves that add a touch of feminine, Regency inspired charm, to the intricate key hole detailing at the back for a neat, polished finish. It's also incredibly versatile, thanks to its ability to be dressed up or down depending on your choice of footwear - choose between slim trainers, ballet flats and ageless kitten heels.
But its practicality is just as impressive, making it an excellent choice if you're looking for a staple that keeps you comfortable all day long. Its smocked bodice, inspired by rural English design, cleverly gathers the fabric so it can stretch, reducing restriction and ensuring easy, everyday wear.
