Love it or hate it, the peplum hem is back. One of the biggest trends of the early 2010s has officially returned to the spotlight, but this time it’s had a sophisticated makeover. Forget body con skirts and towering platform heels, today’s peplum feels softer, more relaxed and infinitely easier to wear.

And when you add in timeless gingham, you’ve got a look that’s equal parts nostalgic and effortlessly chic. Gingham continues to reign supreme for summer, making it the perfect print to embrace if you’re refreshing your warm (more like boiling hot) weather wardrobe.

Next Chocolate Brown Gingham Peplum Square Neck Top

Next Chocolate Brown Gingham Peplum Square Neck Top

Next Chocolate Brown Gingham Straight Leg Crop Trousers

Next Chocolate Brown Gingham Straight Leg Crop Trousers

The best iteration of the trend? Next’s brand new gingham co-ord, a style that leans into both trends with a peplum square neck top and matching wide leg trousers. Worn together, the set is an effortless one and done formula that’s perfect for everything from garden parties to relaxed pub lunches and trips away.

Endlessly flattering, the peplum top gently nips in at the waist, while the coordinating trousers keep the overall look modern and relaxed. The beauty of this co-ord (and every other co-ord out there) is its versatility, too.

Wear the top with your favourite swishy white midi skirt for a cool, considered look, and pair the trousers with a simple white vest and sandals for plenty of outfit mileage.