How to Wear It: Fall’s Fresh New Take on Houndstooth

By Marisa Swanson

How do you get in on the good looks? Search for traditional houndstooth patterns to create an androgynous, preppy, vibe. Vintage shops are ideal if you’re not into spending thousands on high fashion (or can’t). 

If you’d rather keep it fresh and feminine, I suggest looking for a traditional mix-up by finding the fabric constructed into unexpected pieces or in unexpected ways. Houndstooth fingerless driving gloves? Yes. Bright blue mini skirt? Sure. Included in an abstract print that makes you wonder where the original inspiration came from? Right again. 

Take a new look at this menswear classic with some Fall 2013 runway inspiration and 15 affordable pieces to shop now.

How to Wear: Houndstooth

Marisa Swanson
Marisa Swanson

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.

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