How to Wear: Plaid
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Celine
There were so many plaid looks in Phoebe Philo's collection, it was hard to pick just one, so I picked two. The first gives you permission to mix your plaids together. Make sure they belong to the same color family, and the sizes are different so it's not too matchy-matchy. Then have a very Celine-chic day.
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Celine
Granted, an over-the-top oversized coat may not be what you have in mind for your everyday looks, but I bring your attention to the colorful plaid neck detail. This is surely one affordable addition to a neutral look that every girl can adopt. Can't find one in-store? Buy the fabric and cut a square from it, hem edges. Simple.
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Tommy Hilfiger
I love the gangster throwback of the glen plaid fabric and fedora hat. Men's styling is almost never wrong, and is certainly right here. Love the knee high socks, too. Don't be afraid to pull elements of this look into one of your fall outfits.
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Marc Jacobs
Another times past reference in this adorable cropped coat and skirt. Flared hems were all the rage during the 40s and little jackets cut like this were de rigueur. Nip in that waist and swing your way into the office.
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Stella McCartney
Stella featured this pretty pink-tinged plaid print throughout her collection. Love the idea of throwing in a feminine hue with a pattern that's usually reserved for darker, more masculine shades.
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Milly
Plaid pants were seen on more than one runway. If you want to go that route, keeping them dark will keep them looking less like PJs and more like legit trousers. A tailored pair is best!
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3.1 Phillip Lim
Mixing two different textiles has been a choice of designers for a minute now. I enjoyed this faded plaid and leather-sleeved top. It's ultra cool, but of course it would be from Phillip Lim.
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Saint Laurent
Here it is, a slim-cut plaid button-up that's too chic for words. Slimane definitely kept his love of skinny style in tact when he moved to Laurent. Chances are you have each of these pieces in some iteration already in your closet. Put them together — now!
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Tracy Reese
Not your typical little jacket, between the red and black plaid, moto styling, quilting and sleeve details, this is one to keep around for years to come.
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Versace
I'm all for a plaid kilt, whether it's paneled like this one or full on, there's something about kilt-dressing that never goes out of style, ever. Versace's double slit version is sexy, and with a seam ripper and/or scissors can be recreated at home.
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