Kate Middleton's black-and-white gingham midi dress from Temperley London, worn at the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup, has sparked a trend. The £765 dress is a sold-out archive piece, but high-street retailers offer similar styles from £23.
Debenhams Options
The Gingham Smocked Bodice Strap Tiered Midi Dress, reduced from £52 to £39, features a monochrome print, smocked bodice, and tiered skirt. The Cotton Gingham Midaxi Smock Dress, down from £29 to £23.20, offers a relaxed midaxi length with a gathered skirt.
Roman Choices
Roman's Gingham Shirred Midi Dress, £31.50–£37.80 (was £42), has a retro shirred bodice and fit-and-flare silhouette. The Dusk Gingham Tiered Midi Dress, also £31.50–£37.80, features a shirred bodice and playful tiered skirt.
River Island and New Look
River Island's Navy Gingham Cotton Blend Shirred Midi Dress at £49 has cami straps with bow ties and a shirred bodice. New Look's Black Cotton Gingham Ruffled Neck Midi Dress at £32.99 offers a ruffled neckline and breathable cotton.
Finery London Selections
Finery London offers several options: the Cara Navy Gingham Seersucker Tiered Midi Dress at £49; the Kaitlyn Black Cotton Gingham Check Midi Dress at £59 with a sweetheart neckline and pockets; the Dawn Navy Gingham Seersucker Shirred Bodice Midi Dress at £55; and the Hadlee Navy Cotton Gingham Shirred Bodice Sleeveless Midi Dress at £59, featuring a V-neck and pockets.
Threadbare and Oliver Bonas
Threadbare's Pure Cotton Midi Smock Dress with Pockets in Black Gingham is £26, while the Tiered Hem Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress in Mono Gingham is reduced from £34 to £23. Oliver Bonas's Pink & Brown Gingham Shirred Bodice V-Neck Cotton Midi Dress at £78 offers a fresh colourway with ruffle trims.
Boden Premium Pick
Boden's Lou Check Shift Dress, reduced from £129 to £103.20, features a refined camel-and-blue check pattern in a classic shift silhouette.
