The Enduring Power of Plaid
It makes sense that plaid’s moment has lasted for centuries when you consider the pattern’s virtues: It’s inherently versatile (it looks as good in the Highlands as it does in Brooklyn), it’s optimistic without being twee, and it’s one of those enigmatic patterns that can easily stand in for a solid. This season’s plays on plaid give reason to check all preconceived notions at the closet door—a plaid suit need not read Cher Horowitz, checked skirts shine outside the classroom, and sometimes, two plaids are better than one.
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CHECK MATES
A microcheck midi skirt paired with a turtleneck sweater and knee-high boots is a streamlined base that’s chic even without the matching jacket. Keep the accessories—like a watch that means business and a smart black bag—simple.
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Bob’s Watches
Watch
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Kosas
Blush and Highlighter
goop, $34SHOP NOW -
Mark Cross
Handbag
goop, $2,195SHOP NOW -
Officine Generale
Turtleneck
goop, $425SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
Jacket
goop, $1,960SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
Skirt
goop, $990SHOP NOW -
Victoria Beckham
Boots
goop, $1,715SHOP NOW
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NOD TO THE ’90S
This revised riff on grunge emphasizes juxtaposition: A houndstooth wrap skirt with a sexy, uneven hem meets a cream turtleneck sweater with pointelle stitching. The black lace-up boots get stacked heels and a slim, almost Victorian profile.
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Spinelli Kilcollin
Earrings
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Sophie Ratner
Ring
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Beautycounter
Dew Skin
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What Goes Around Comes Around
Chanel Flap Bag
goop, $3,500SHOP NOW -
G. Label
Yang High-cuff
turtleneck sweater
goop, $595SHOP NOW -
Chloé
Skirt
goop, $1,595SHOP NOW -
Chloé
Boots
goop, $1,340SHOP NOW
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GEEK CHIC
If you’re jealous of your kid’s school uniform, approximate your own (but better and, you know, adult-size). Mix-and-match plaids in complementary shades for a playful take on prep—crisp white tennis shoes included. Be glad your backpack days are history, and reach instead for a colorful bag that holds almost as much.
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Jennifer Fisher x goop
Hoops
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Colette Jewelry
Bracelet
goop, $600SHOP NOW -
Kjaer Weis
lip tint
goop, $49SHOP NOW -
Mansur Gavriel
Bag
goop, $1,195SHOP NOW -
Madeleine Thompson
Sweater
goop, $495SHOP NOW -
Marni
Skirt
goop, $1,090SHOP NOW -
Stella McCartney
Sneaker
goop, $495SHOP NOW
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ONE-PIECE WONDERS
A timeless trench, a wool blazer, tailored trousers, or a shirtdress may be good in grey, but in a neutral
check they’re all flawless—and they shake up a weeklong run of all-black everything. -
Staud
bag
goop, $295SHOP NOW -
Khaite
Blazer
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Frame
Blazer
goop, $595SHOP NOW -
Officine Generale
Coat
goop, $970SHOP NOW -
NO. 6
Dress
goop, $495SHOP NOW -
Stella McCartney
Pants
goop, $885SHOP NOW