Double Gingham

Gingham is one of those classic patterns that I love! {Not enough to don a head to toe gingham suit a la J. Crew’s latest style guide….}

I’m constantly pulling out my gingham button down shirts as a go to piece when I don’t know what to wear.  So of course, it makes sense that with spring on the brain, I’m dreaming of gingham in more than just my normal neutral hues.

If you’re new to What Nicole Wore, welcome — I try to always share an ‘also seen here’ link for items that are not new to my closet. It’s an awesome ‘two birds, one stone’ move; I’m able to hold myself accountable as far as remixing items and getting my money’s worth out of my closet and it allows you, the reader, to see different ways I’ve styled an item if it’s something you’re not sure about. When I went looking for a link for my blue gingham shirt I knew I’d have quite a few bit, here’s a handful of different ways I’ve styled mine: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. If you don’t have one in your closet, you need one!

  

I love this time of year because of how many fun, bright accessories start coming out.  To go with my pink gingham umbrella, I pulled out my pink Kate Spade. I love this bag because the cross body strap is removable so you can also carry it as a clutch.

This skirt was another thredUP find; unfortunately this one will not lose the wrinkles. Seriously. I’ve tried steaming, I’ve tried ironing, and I may be reaching the super rare ‘take it to the dry cleaners’ level of desperation soon. If you have any tips or tricks for getting wrinkles out of linen-cotton blends, please leave a comment below or email me!

Rain boots are pretty much a necessity this time of year; while I love my Hunter boots, this pair is under $50 and come in a wide variety of colors.  These also have a wider calf, a complaint you’ll see from some ladies about the Hunter boots.