Perfect in Plaid
Some prints come and go. Plaid stays. It's the staple print of fall, easy to dress up or down, and it works with the neutrals and denim you already own. This season it's showing up in lightweight tops, polished blazers, and cashmere layers, so there's a plaid piece for almost every part of your week.
Here's how we're wearing it, three ways.
1. The Perfect Transition Print
Ease into fall with a lightweight plaid top. It's the right weight for the days that start cool and end warm, and it pairs with the trousers you already love. Try a blue plaid sleeveless top from DOEN with crisp white trousers from Veronica Beard, then finish with a woven tote from Dragon Diffusion, sneakers from Rag & Bone, and a delicate pendant from Emerson Stone.
As temperatures drop, wear the same top underneath a light sweater and let the plaid peek out at the collar and hem. One piece, two seasons.
Also try: the BA&SH Kaela shirt, a brown plaid blouse with a ruffled, lace-trimmed collar that looks great tucked into light wash jeans with a leather belt.
2. A New Kind of Uniform
Let plaid lead. A statement blazer, like the plaid styles from Veronica Beard, gives everyday outfits a fresh point of view. Wear it with denim and a simple tee for a casual look, or with tailored trousers for the office. Because the pattern is doing the work, everything else can stay simple.
3. Fall in Love with Plaid
For cooler days, reach for plaid in a warmer fabric. Guest in Residence makes cashmere plaid shirt jackets in rich reds and tan-and-black checks that add warmth, texture, and personality to your fall rotation. Wear one open over a white tee and trousers, or button it up as a light jacket.
More Plaid We Love
- Cami NYC blue plaid puff-sleeve top with lace detail
- Veronica Beard plaid blouses, including a cream ruched style and a yellow plaid top with ruffle cuffs
- Enza Costa sheer plaid mesh turtleneck and a plaid pencil skirt, which are good for layering or for building an easy matching look
How to Wear Plaid
- Pick one plaid piece per outfit. Let it be the focus and keep the rest solid.
- Pull a color from the pattern. Match your bag, belt, or shoes to one shade in the plaid for a polished finish.
- Pair it with denim or white. Light wash jeans and white trousers keep plaid fresh and wearable.
- Layer it. A plaid top under a sweater, or a shirt jacket over a tee, gets more wear from the same piece.
- Mix scale carefully. If you do combine two plaids, keep one small in scale and one large, in the same color family.
