When we think of plaid, ’90s-era grunge bands or vinyl-toting hipsters come to mind. Gingham evokes images of a slightly preppier, more conservative guy—possibly with Starbucks or a Baby Björn.

The most popular hues include red, blue and even green, but don't sleep on other options, like pink, black and dark brown.

gingham. It also was very similar to the one on Jennifer Garner’s plaid shirt, as well as checkered patterns. Getty (2) Reformation Swift put her spin on the Reformation Sora Linen Dress ...

In addition to classic patterns like polka dots and leopard, gingham checks also pair shockingly well with wilder motifs—like zebra stripes, for example. Pack on the prints, then finish with ...

Designers from Paris to Tokyo made checks of all stripes, from tartan and tattersall to gingham and glen plaid, a cornerstone of their fall collections. And while the patterns are traditional as ...

A reversible blanket gives you twice as many checks. One side has the buffalo plaid, while the other is gingham. Given the nature of the yard-dyed cotton, the throw is airy and makes for a perfect ...