Gingham is just the ultimate summer pattern. You can practically wear your picnic cloth and still look perfectly daytime chic because it really is that effortless and easy to wear.

For that reason exactly, I had been eyeing this oversized cotton drop-waist jumpsuit and I pounced on it when it was marked down (don’t worry, it’s still available in plenty of sizes!). What I love about it most is that I can wear it with anything from oxfords to strappy sandals to these minimalist ankle boots. And to tame the extra-wide silhouette and look a little more polished for meetings, I cinched it with a wide suede belt. Easy!

Asos jumpsuit
Zara boots (similar here and here)
Vintage bag
Alzare belt