Word on the street is that gingham is the top trend for summer. I'm already a big fan (here and here, for example), so no need to twist my arm! I spotted this romper for $25 online and while it's too early to call it - it's already in the running for best find of the summer! I ordered the S Tall size (I'm only 5'7" but long in the torso), and I think the S would be plenty long, too. And no your eyes do not deceive you - the romper and my earrings are navy, while my shoes, purse and hat are black. (I think they blend seamlessly, but it would be a deal breaker for some.) Gingham for summer: thumbs up or thumbs down?

Romper: American Eagle, $25
Shoes: Call It Spring, $40 (similar, similar, similar)
Hat: JCPenney c/o, $13 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Stella & Dot (similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot with part of another earring attached
Sunglasses: Francesca's, $12 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 3 years ago. Purse and sunglasses are 1 year ago. Hat is recent. Romper is new.

LOFT  /  Bloomingdale's  /  LOFT  /  ASOS
ASOS  /  Kohl's  /  Shoptiques  /  Charlotte Russe
ASOS  /  LOFT  /  New York & Co.
ASOS  /  Ann Taylor  /  Banana Republic  /  Bloomingdale's