The Fab 40s are back at it!! This month we all pulled off the very popular spring trend gingham in some way or another. Ironically, four out of the five of us had some sort of gingham shirt, so in this post, you can see four very different ways to style the gingham shirt that is probably already in your closet–including an attempt to turn a shirt into a skirt–say what!? Finally, we could count on one of all gals to rock a pair of out-of-this-world gingham heels–maybe not so frequent in everyone’s closet but still totally rock-able! The Fab 40s–Jane, Dixie, Dawn, Sheela, and myself–bring you a hot trend each month and show you five different (fabulous) ways to style the look. Here’s our March take with the marsala, the color of the year, April’s look with jumpsuits, and now this May with gingham. Enjoy!
Jane’s Outfit Details:
Shirt–Zara (borrowed from mum!)
Necklace–bought at antique fair
Bag–Zara
Jeans–Zara
Shoes–Boden
Dixie’s Outfit Details:
Shirt and Jeans–H&M
Jacket–Free People
Bag–Coach
Rain Boots–Le Chameau
Dawn Lucy’s Outfit details:
Gingham shirt–Loft
Tote–Lilly Pulitzer for Target
Scarf–Vintage
Gladiator sandals–Seychelles
Jeans & Tank–Old Navy
Sheela’s Outfit Details:
Dress & Gingham Heels–Indie labels
Gold Floral Ring–Kate Spade New York
For my outfit, I was determined not to add anymore gingham to my closet. I did look, but then when I shopped in my own closet I saw that I already owned two gingham shirts. I’ve been fascinated lately by an idea with a men’s shirt that kept popping up: wearing a men’s shirt as a dress. That inspired me to play around with what I already owned. Presto! A new skirt (and idea for turning my shirts into skirts) was born. I simply just buttoned the shirt lower at my waist until it wouldn’t button any further. Then, I tucked in the collar and simply tied. A skirt was born! Will you give this look a try? I might do it again…
Your shirt as a skirt idea is simply brilliant and looks totally adorable, Ann! Another fun month!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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Thank you Dawn Lucy! Yes it was another fun month. And you look great in purple! I wonder what’s up for next month….? A x
Such a fab idea to use the two shirts Ann & I just love your bag……wonder what we’ll be styling next month?!
Jane xx
Thank you Jane! I was tempted to shop but was proud of myself for shopping my own closet! Another fun styling by all of us!! A x
Your outfit is the cleverestest and funnest, Ann!!! 😉 I’m really glad we’re doing this, I didn’t realise how big a kick I’d get out of seeing all our individual interpretations until the Fab 40s began. And now, I find myself looking forward to the next theme, and the next, and the next xoxo
Thank you Sheela! I’m pretty excited to see what Dixie will choose…I wonder. I was so happy I didn’t buy anything for this one. I don’t know why. I enjoyed how it made me think creatively and out of the box. Here’s the question for you: how do you wear such killer shoes!? They’re gorgeous. And the flirty dress was the perfect compliment. Big hug Sheela! A x
Love Love this post…I was born in the 60’s and raised in the 70’s so glad to see decade trends coming back in a big way!…I am in the middle of sewing a gingham dress!
Oooh nice! I am now at a stage where I want to try to start sewing….not sure if I’m capable! I used to but I’m horrible at it. I wish I cold sew. Can’t wait to see your dress! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Love, Ann
Thank you Dixie! It helped me save some money to buy another trend–I didn’t really find any gingham I wanted in my closet forever.
Now, on to June….what will it be Dear!
A x