Scanlan Theodore Gingham: The Dress, the Shirt and the Pleat Trouser
Scanlan Theodore Gingham: The Dress, the Shirt and the Pleat Trouser
The Scanlan Theodore gingham capsule is three pieces in a fine blue and honey check: a belted shirt dress, a relaxed shirt and a pleated trouser, all in a soft viscose blend that drapes rather than sits stiffly like cotton gingham. The newest arrival is the Gingham Dress in Blue, now at Coveti alongside the rest of the Scanlan Theodore edit and our full range of midi dresses.
Key facts
- The Gingham Dress is 50% cupro and 50% viscose, with a waist tie and an asymmetric hem
- The capsule also has a Gingham Shirt and a Gingham Pleat Trouser, in blue and honey
- All three pieces are regular fits and true to size
- Care: gentle dry clean, cool hand wash allowed, no tumble dry
The Gingham Dress
The Gingham Dress is cut from 50% cupro and 50% viscose, which gives the check a slight sheen and a fluid fall. It has a pointed collar on a stand, a concealed button front, elbow length sleeves, side pockets and a self tie at the waist. The hem is mid calf at the front and drops into an asymmetric drape on one side, which is what stops it reading as a picnic dress. It is a regular fit, and the brand gives no sizing correction. The model is 176 cm and wears an AU 6.
The capsule, piece by piece
1. Gingham Dress in Blue
The dress. Blue and white check, waist tie, asymmetric hem. Wear it to the office with a slingback and to lunch with a flat sandal.
2. Gingham Shirt in Honey
The shirt, in the warmer honey colourway. A regular fit with a collar and stand and elbow length sleeves; it tucks into a high waisted skirt and works open over a tank.
3. Gingham Pleat Trouser in Blue
The pleat trouser in blue. A regular fit with pleats at the front and an elastic casing at the back, so it is easy to wear all day. Full length.
4. Gingham Pleat Trouser in Honey
The same trouser in honey, the pairing for the shirt if you want a full gingham suit.
How to wear Scanlan Theodore gingham
Keep everything else plain. The check already carries pattern, so add a white tee, a navy knit and tan leather. With the dress, a slim belt in place of the tie and a pointed flat take it into the office; a straw tote and a flat sandal make it a summer weekend dress. Worn together, the shirt and trouser read as a soft suit; split them and the trouser goes with a white shirt and the shirt goes with denim. For more ideas see how to wear gingham and Scanlan Theodore tops and shirts.
Fit and sizing
Scanlan Theodore sizes in Australian numbers, which are the same as UK sizes: an AU 6 is a UK 6 and a US 2, an AU 8 a UK 8 and a US 4, an AU 10 a UK 10 and a US 6. Full conversions are in our Scanlan Theodore size guide. All three pieces are regular fits. Between sizes, take the larger in the dress and trouser, because the viscose blend has no stretch.
Care
The brand care label reads gentle dry clean, cool hand wash, low steam iron, no tumble dry and line dry in shade. Cupro and viscose both weaken when wet, so handle them gently and never wring them.
Scanlan Theodore at a glance
| Founded | 1987, on Chapel Street in South Yarra, Melbourne, by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore |
| Creative director | Gary Theodore |
| Signature | Crepe Knit, introduced in 2001 and knitted from Italian yarn |
| Known for | Polished workwear, knit dresses, tailoring and the beaded poppy |
| In the US | First boutique in Manhattan's Flatiron district in 2018, since joined by Tribeca and Americana Manhasset |
| Sizes | Australian sizes, which match UK sizes: an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Scanlan Theodore Gingham Dress made of?
It is 50% cupro and 50% viscose, a fluid fabric with a soft sheen.
Does the Scanlan Theodore Gingham Dress run true to size?
Yes. It is a regular fit and the brand gives no sizing correction, so take your usual size.
Is there a matching Scanlan Theodore gingham set?
Yes. The Gingham Shirt and the Gingham Pleat Trouser come in the same check, in honey and blue.
How do you wash Scanlan Theodore gingham?
Gentle dry clean is best. A cool hand wash is allowed; line dry it in the shade and never tumble dry it.
Read next: The best gingham dresses, Gingham trousers, The best Scanlan Theodore dresses.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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