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Sunday, 23 July 2017

More ways with a gingham skirt

Styling a gingham skirt with a cashmere cardigan for cooler summer nights and with Converse trainers for a casual look
I've been getting good wear out of my gingham skirt this summer. You first saw it here, although I didn't keep that skirt in the end, it had too much fabric. Instead I went for one from Marks and Spencer, which is featured today and also here on holiday. 
A cropped cashmere cardi, in many colours from Boden, is a warm alternative to a top as the weather inevitably gets cooler.
Fuchsia pink is definitely one of my favourite colours, and now that we've passed the Summer Solstice and August is nearly here, we'll soon be needing cardigans and sweaters. So I paired the skirt with a cropped cashmere cardigan from Boden and pink sandals with silver block heels from Topshop. Bag from Asos, sunglasses Ray-Ban, necklace Topshop.
For an evening prom in the park, a cashmere cropped cardi is ideal along with block heeled sandals and your favourite sunglasses

Black and white gingham goes with anything, and fuchsia pink is always a striking colour to choose. Pair it with a white clutch and block heeled pink sandals.
I saw one of the younger bloggers wearing Converse with her gingham skirt, so I thought I'd try it. To be honest this is a look that will never really work on me because my legs are not slender enough. I'm wearing another item which has more than proved its value this summer, my white denim jacket* from Bonmarché, and some long gold chains.
Create a more casual, edgier look to your gingham skirt by adding pristine Converse and a white denim jacket
Sharing this post with Patti at Not Dead Yet Style, Catherine at Not Dressed as Lamb, Creative Mondays at Claire Justine, Emma at Style Splash and Nicole at High Latitude Style.

Disclosures: any gifted items are marked *. My editorial is always objective.

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25 comments

  1. mummabstylish24 July 2017 at 09:25

    Super look Gail, I'm featuring another pick with my gingham crops today! Isn't just such a versatile pattern? Love how you've paired with cerise pink - one of my favourites. x Jacqui
    www.mummabstylish.com

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  2. Patti24 July 2017 at 13:28

    Love, love this gingham skirt and the ways you've styled it. So extra cute with the white sneaks. Thanks for linking up, xo

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?24 July 2017 at 15:18

      Patti, I was thrilled to see on Insta that you actually bought the skirt from Marks and Spencer's US site!

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  3. Jodie's Touch of Style24 July 2017 at 14:52

    This skirt is so fun, Gail!! Of course I love it with the bright pink, but really every color goes with it!!
    I have been trying to wear different shoes with my skirts lately. Although my sneakers are lower cut than yours---that might make a difference??
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?24 July 2017 at 15:18

      I was thinking afterwards that probably the hi-tops were not the best!

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  4. Debbie Stinedurf24 July 2017 at 15:30

    Gail...the skirt is so beautiful paired with the bright pink! And I do love it with the sneakers, I think it looks fabulous both ways! :)
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

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  5. Nancy 's Fashion Style24 July 2017 at 16:33

    I love that outfit! And I needed that cardigan! That s the one I was looking for! Read my next Friday s post and it will make it clear!😂😂😂

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  6. Vanity And Me25 July 2017 at 09:17

    I'm loving the ruffled skirt trend. In fact you have nailed two trends here in one! Super look Gail xx
    www.vanityandmestyle.com

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  7. Unknown25 July 2017 at 12:06

    What a chic look! I love how you've styled this fabulous ruffled skirt with pink, it really makes the outfit pop, so flattering. Xo Jonet

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  8. Leslie Roberts Clingan26 July 2017 at 20:28

    Girl, you totally rocked that converse-gingham skirt outfit! Owned it! Love that confident, sly little smile.

    I really want to be the gal who can wear her cardis buttoned-up. Without gaps! Ha! Maybe that needs to go on my fall bucket list? Autumn goals? That vibrant pink is beautiful on you from tip to toe.

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?27 July 2017 at 19:38

      Leslie you're so slim a buttoned up cardi would look wonderful on you. I'm going to join you with this bucket list thing. I'd love to wear a dress like the one you showed last week with all the tassels!

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  9. thepoutingpensioner26 July 2017 at 21:41

    Gail. This is an beauty pairing. The pink brings the skirt alive and its so much more you than the first skirt as it's more lively and the length is just right to showcase your attractive legs. Well done, love it! Mary x.

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?27 July 2017 at 19:36

      Thanks Mary, I really love that colour and I think the skirt would be flattering on everyone.

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  10. Kate Cooper27 July 2017 at 11:29

    I'm impressed you braved a trip to a Top Shop store. Last time I went into one (years ago) it was so busy with shoppers and had such a wide range of clothing on display I didn't know where to start, it did my head in and I had to leave. Is it time I revisited or do they have a really good website, hmmmmn?

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?27 July 2017 at 19:35

      It's the website- I hardly ever go into stores these days. Topshop have some great finds for the older girl.

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  11. suzyc27 July 2017 at 14:26

    such a great look! I love it with the sandals best. Your shoe style rocks by the way, I'm inspired by what you've found :)

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  12. highlatitudestyle28 July 2017 at 05:07

    I am not a big fan of ruffles, but I love this skirt! I so would wear it (despite it has ruffles). I love how you styled it. Totally cool look! Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style.

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    1. Gail Is This Mutton?28 July 2017 at 15:50

      I'm not big on ruffles either, but somehow this skirt gets away with them!

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  13. Suzanne28 July 2017 at 19:06

    I love this bold pink with the gingham. I'd happily wear all of it.

    Like you I don't find I can wear sneakers well with a skirt because my legs aren't slim enough.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  14. Anna's Island Style28 July 2017 at 22:08

    Gingham and hot pink are a marriage made in heaven Gail! I love those shoes too - what fab heels. I do like the jeans jacket and boots as it's quite funky. My legs are not slim enough to carry this off though.

    Anna x

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