26 Checked Dresses We're Certain You'll Love This Spring
The way we dress is always reflective of our surroundings, which explains the urge most of us have to wear florals in spring—we're channelling the flowers blossoming around us into our outfits. Brands, be they high-end or high street, are all too happy to cater to this sartorial mirroring. Right now, in any and every new-in section, you're sure to find a plethora of petal-adorned pieces just waiting to sell out.
Still, regardless of how pretty the motif may be, the saying "too much of a good thing" exists for a reason. When you've already got a closet full of floral prints (we know we have), you'd be forgiven for wanting to spend your money on something different.
Perhaps the springtime picnics we're planning are serving as inspiration, but right now, we see more and more checked dresses cropping up online and in our social feeds. From bright and bold to muted and micro, checks are a commonality all the best dresses seem to share. Influencers agree, too, as many are favouring dresses with blanket-style checks over traditional florals.
Don't worry—there's still a place for florals this season, but for those of you looking to switch up your looks, a checked dress might be the solution. Scroll below to see some of our favourite checked-dress ensembles, then shop the best checked dresses 2021 has to offer.
OUR FAVOURITE CHECKED-DRESS OUTFITS
Emma opts for classic monochrome checks, which she pairs with canvas trainers.
Francesca is just one of the many influencers who have snapped up this affordable Nobody's Child dress.
Zeena doubles up on her check prints to seriously chic avail.
This Ganni dress has been a best seller. In my opinion, no one has worn it better than Hodan.
Red and white gingham checks will always be on-trend, as evidenced by Monikh.
Ellie's Sleeper checked dress is comfortable and chic in equal measure.
SHOP CHECKED DRESSES
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
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