How to Rock This Retro Cool Summer Print Like Reese Witherspoon

Check, please!

It’s picnic season, so now is the perfect time to serve up pretty gingham prints. From runway to real way, this preppy staple adds a fresh spin to any summer look.

Reese Witherspoon is the poster girl of gingham, and regularly shares photos of herself sporting checks on Instagram.

Recently, the 41-year-old actress/founder of lifestyle brand Draper James hosted a star-studded party (Molly Sims! Chelsea Handler! Jennifer Garner!) for the launch of her label’s exclusive capsule collection with Net-a-Porter. Featuring floral, gingham and lace dresses in retro ‘50s silhouettes, the limited edition collab collection is now available on Net-a-Porter.

From Molly Sims’s off-the-shoulder maxi dress to Ava Phillippe’s (Witherspoon’s 17-year-old daughter with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe) pastel-hued dress, gingham was a go-to party look for many of the guests.

Previously, Witherspoon has showed off her own checks pairing a blue gingham tie-waist dress (a.k.a. the ultimate summer day look) with mirrored sunglasses, an armful of bangles and a colourful clutch.

When it comes to incorporating a gingham print with summer separates, the actress pairs an easy, breezy off-the-shoulder checked top with a pair of colour coordinating shorts. Whether you’re headed to the beach or a backyard BBQ, this pretty-yet-casual look is sure to become an instant favourite in your wardrobe this summer. Just add a wicker bag and a pair of platforms, and you’re good to go.

While blue gingham is a classic (and goes with everything from denim to dresses), red picnic-ready prints are on our radar because they’re sassy and sophisticated. Think Southern charm with a cheeky twist—we’ve found our summer look, y’all.