Posts Tagged ‘gingham’

I know I promised a post regarding individuality and style, but due to a combination of too much story-writing (bloody uni degree) and general fickleness, I’ve decided to whack out a piece about this season’s most prominent staple item: The Checked Shirt.

Now, I’m fully aware the checked shirt is hardly anything wild and new and catastrophically inventive. In fact, I remember various fashion mags branding it the “must-have” shirt of last season, and the season before, and probably the season before that. Obviously this trend ain’t no flash in the pan, then.

Now, as far as I’m aware, the fashion books have always stated that a crisp white shirt is a must in any woman’s wardrobe. Fair enough, but I think it’s safe to say the crisp white shirt is hardly a “WOW factor” piece (unless, of course, it is covered in Shakespearean ruffles and lace and bows and other unnecessary detailing). The checked shirt, on the other hand, is so much more bold and versatile, from your typical black-and-red redneck patterns to your slightly more daring rainbow tartan varieties.

When I first decided I was going to jump on the checked-shirt bandwagon, I had little to no idea what sort of style/colour/pattern I wanted. I considered stealing the boyfriend’s Levi red-and-white trucker shirt, but, fearing he might notice, I went for a green and white gingham-but-not-so-gingham design instead. Where from? you ask. Why Primark of course!

I thought it went nicely wit my nails which, as you can see, are painted a gorgeous “Seabreeze” blue with No.17 nail polish, courtesy of Boots. Usually, I never go for green shades, simply because I never consider it to suit my pale complexion and yellowy hair. Certain garments can often change one’s perception on wearing certain colours however, and this shirt was definitely one such garment. Plus, I definitely feel like something out of Dukes of Hazzard now.

So what does one wear with the checked shirt? one might wonder. The answer: lots of things. Lately, I’ve been teaming my shirt with denim hotpants, opaque tights and patent brogues for a more smart-ish daytime look. Otherwise, I’d team it with leggings, biker boots and a leather jacket to keep in touch with my inner rock chick. Otherwise, jeans and high-tops make for a perfect country-casual (or country-caj) look, for both men and women. If you can think of any other inventive ways to wear a checked shirt, please let me know!

So, there you have it: this season’s super hot checked shirt in a nutshell. Will you be wearing yours this Autumn/Winter? If so, what colours/patterns are you donning, and how will you be wearing it?

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