So fellas, I’m not sure if anybody’s told you but it is increasingly challenging for a woman to resist a well dressed man. Sorry ladies, I let the secret out. Trust, I’ve caught myself checking out clearly gay men solely based on their ensemble. When you look good, you look good… Ya know what I’m saying? However, if strutting around in your Sterling Cooper three-piece suit isn’t your idea of a summer delight, a simple print can surely lift the weight off your attire. Enter, Gingham. This clean check is a sign of summer and whether paired under a suit jacket, or sleeves rolled up with your lived in denim, adding a shirt like this to your look has the same effect as being in One Direction. So unless drones of screaming girls falling at your feet wasn’t on the agenda this season, you should check out what this check can do for you.

{Photo credits Street Etiquette and The Sharp Dresser}

Zara Gingham Check Shirt {$49.90}

JCrew Irish Linen Shirt in Gingham {$78}

My husband is wearing this in the above inspiration collage, a gift from my Grandma… go Gram!

Vineyard Vines Sandy Point Tucker Shirt  {$98}

Ralph Lauren Custom Fit Gingham Oxford {$98}

Thomas Pink Double Cuff Gingham Check Shirt {$160}

Now that the secret to instant sexiness is out, get your hands on one of these… don’t say I didn’t warn you.