Everywhere you look people are wearing checked shirts and this summer season the checked dress makes an appearance. The checked shirt has seen a fashion revival in recent years going from an item of clothing for the alternative indie or emo teenager to a mainstream item of clothing. It is no wonder after the popularity of the check, tartan and picnic-cloth pattern on shirts that it has spread to dresses. At first long checked shirts that could be worn over leggings appeared, then long fitted checked shirts crept into the high street store in the ladies section. The natural evolution of this was for designers to bring out a full-blown dress patterned in checks!
Whether you are feeling sensible or outrageous, there is a checked dress to suit everyone and her mood swings. If you are looking for something smart for work or are just feeling preppy you will find a school uniform, pinafore style item. Great to wear over a shirt or a jumper, this tight fitting style is sleeveless and usually comes down to the knee. The black and white checked fitted dress looks mature and smart especially if it comes complete with a collar and sleeves, find your ideal dress at Very.co.uk.
For a cuter, sexier look, checked patterned styles come in shapes reminiscent of the 1950’s – sleeveless, pinched in at the waist and flaring out at the skirt, from the hips to the knee. If you are off for a day in the countryside and want to match your picnic tablecloth, this dress also comes in picnic tablecloth print. To complete the look, add a headband with a bow on top, flat shoes and a belt around the waist.
Almost any style of dress can be found with a checked, tartan or picnic tablecloth print on in many of the mainstream high street clothing stores this season, giving your style a playful edge. ‘