Who says a gingham dress has to be girly?
Gingham is everywhere right now. At first, I wrote it off for my personal style as too feminine + cutesy. But then I spotted this gingham dress at the Ruby Rouge boutique and immediately pictured it toughened up with lots of leather. The slim cut sheath silhouette is very 90s I swear, rather than over the top with lots of ruffles or a full skirt. (I swear Buffy wore a version of this dress while slaying some vamps.) I knew that adding my favorite biker jacket and a pair of sassy mules would be a style slam dunk. A gold chain choker further ensures this look stays full-blown 90s.
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Do you have a gingham dress in your closet? I really love this black and white version with a smaller check; it feels a little more minimalist and less I’m-wearing-a-picnic blanket. I styled mine according to the Tough Girl Handbook, but if super femme is your thing, this gingham dress would be super cute with heeled sandals and a cardigan.
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This is utterly pretty dress and you carrying it very smartly. I love it. I am too waiting for the delivery of my gingham top…ugh … been two weeks since I ordered online. Great post.
Much Love
Nistha
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Gingham is one of my favorite prints, especially in the spring and summer. I love how you added the leather jacket to make it a bit edgier — so fun! Have a great weekend, Ashley!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde’s Moment
Thanks so much, doll- I love adding a leather jacket over everything, as you know. 😉
SO rocker chic! You are such a babe!!
Shauna
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Thank you so much, doll!
Gorgeous in Gingham with edge…I LOVE IT!! You look so chic and fun!
Thank you so much, lady! 🙂
This dress fits you so well! Love the edgy spin you put on the gingham!
Baubles to Bubbles
Thank you so much, babe- happy Thursday!
You styled this look perfectly! I adore the mix of classic and edge. Love the jacket!
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Thanks so much, lady!
Such a beautiful dress on you, and I love the edgy touch with the jacket. I could totally see Buffy slaying it in this dress <3
Green Fashionista
Yesss, Buffy is the GOAL!
Great styling! Love the modern edge you’ve given to the more feminine/girly gingham. Perfect!
Mary
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Thanks, lady!
You look beautiful! I love the jacket and the dress
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Thanks so much!
I can always trust you to put an edgy spin on a traditionally girly pattern! I love this look! That jacket is gorgeous!
Aw, thanks lady! I definitely love adding a little edge!
So true! It’s so fun pairing naturally girly pieces with edgier pieces. You always wear it so well!
Thanks so much, doll!
That chic contrast of the gingham and leather jacket though, love it! Also, perfect adding of the shoes. They’re so stylish!
Hope you’re having a lovely week babe! Xx
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Thanks so much! And these shoes are ol’ faves!
Can’t count how many times I’ve seen Gingham pattern this week, it’s coming back! Anyway, I love your look, so cool 🙂
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Thanks, girlfriend!
I feel the same way about gingham usually, but I am obsessed with how you added some edge to this look – so cute! The cut of that dress is perfection.
Annessa
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Thanks so much, babe- I’m loving this tougher combo!
I love this print for spring and you are super trendy!
Kisses, Paola.
Expressyourself
Thanks so much, lady!
I never would have thought that gingham and leather would make such a perfect combo…but here we are!
Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines
I love this combo, too!
I love gingham! And I love the way you toughened it up. You know I am such a girly girl, but you prove gingham can work for just about anyone’s style!
Nikki
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Thank you, babe! Haha, you know I love the tough stuff!
A rock and roll but feminine look 😉 Great!!!
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Thank you!
Love this badass look. Such a beauty!
XOXO
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I really love this gingham dress, especially with those amazing shoes! Such a great look, lady!
xo,
Angela
Thanks, girly! These mules are my faves right now!
You made this gingham dress look super sexy! Baci, Valeria – Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY
Thanks so much, lady!
The dress is a classic! Looks great with the leather jacket and the sunnies.
ANOUK
Thanks so much! Hope you have a good weekend ahead!
gorgeous dress, i love vichy print
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Girl this is not the least bit cutesy! Smoke show!! Love this dress with your mules and leather jacket. SLAY!
xx, Elise
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Thank you so much, lady! 🙂
I love how you styled your gingham dress with a little edge! Such an amazing combo!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Looking like a total babe! I’ve always loved the gigham print <3
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Gingham can definitely go either way! I love how you made it look edgy with the jacket and shoes!
Jamie
Treats and Trends
I love gingham! So pretty for spring. Love your shoes as well!
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
Totally obsessing over this outfit! I need those mules!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
It seems gingham is really hot this spring! I haven’t seen a gingham dress before, but oh my gosh I SO need this! I love how you styled it with a bit of leather!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
I love how you styled the gingham! The perfect way to keep it from feeling girly which it definitely usually does.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I am in love with your outfit!! Especially the jacket and the mules!! <3 Have a great day gorgeous!!
Lots of Love,
Shivangi
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Esse look ficou lindo! Amei!
Ótima quinta!
Beijo! ^^
I love all things gingham. This is such a gorgeous dress and pairing it with the leather jacket is pure genius!
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Oh wow! This look I’d sooo cool
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oOoO love the gingham with the edgy jacket and boots! Such a cool look, lady!
Tina
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Wow LOVE this look on you! The jacket is so nice and I love your sunnies.
Gemma x
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wow i love your blog!
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I love how you have teamed this dress with a leather jacket for a tougher look and I think that would be my go-to as well 🙂 I don’t have any gingham in my wardrobe at the moment but this post has inspired me to give it a try! x
I absolutely LOVE how you styled this gingham dress and gave it a little bit of edge! Totally you and totally gorgeous! LOVE those mules omg!!
Rosy Outlook
I love everything about this outfit! Especially the dress.
This is one of my favorite outfits of yours! I love the gingham dress and the moto jacket just elevates the entire look!
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Very cool styling, you look beautiful 🙂
Regards
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This outfit is so chic!
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As always, you killed this look! The leather definitely keeps the gingham from looking too girly. Love it!
So in love with your dress, you do look amazing! Kisses
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That dress looks so cute!You are gorgeous:-)
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Ohhh I think i’m head over heels in love with Gingham. this dress is stunning on you Ashley. I love how you edged it up with this leather jacket and gold chocker.
I love that Gingham has come back in fashion, your outfit is so pretty!
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This outfit is everything <3
xo, Katie
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