As the bevy of picnic invitations with a guest list of six start trickling in, our minds have begun attempting to unravel just what to wear.
After all, it's no exaggeration to say that the last few months have been a catwalk of the same rotation of age-old sloppy joes.
Not sure where to start? It's about time you explored the option of a gingham dress.
Once the preserve of Little Bo Peep, every character in Little House on the Prairie and indeed almost all picnic blankets full stop, in recent years gingham has seen its status elevated.
The summer staple print was incorporated into many of the spring/summer 2020 catwalks; at Victoria Beckham, it took the form of fitted pencil skirts, while Emilia Wickstead offered up gingham co-ords comprising of a crop top and wide-leg flares.
Perhaps that's why there's been a surge of interest in the print as of late; fashion platform Lyst has noted a 49 per cent increase in searches for 'gingham dresses' over the past two weeks.
It's time to embrace the picnic chic. Here are the prettiest and most purse-friendly gingham dresses we've found.
ASOS Design high neck mini smock dress with drawstring waist in gingham, £32, buy now
& Other Stories Fitted Gingham Midi Dress, £75, buy now
Monki Oversized shirt dress, £30, buy now
Topshop Blue Sheer Midi Check Dress, £20, buy now
& Other Stories Ruffle Strap Mini Dress, £45, buy now
Topshop Blush Pink Textured Check Mini Dress, £31.50, buy now
Mango Checked Cotton Dress, £49.99, buy now
& Other Stories Gingham Shirt Dress, £32, buy now
Bershka strappy mini dress with shirred panels in mono gingham print, £25.99, buy now
Never Fully Dressed Monochrome Daisy Gingham Dress, £89, buy now
