Plaid has made a stylish comeback this season — and not in an outdoorsy, lumberjack, grungy, Kurt Cobain kind of way. The pieces sported on fall runways and trickling into retailers currently are polished, but also very avant-garde, giving us a whole new way to wear this classic print. No longer restricted to kilts or button-downs, you can find tartan everywhere from your head to your toes. There’s Joshua Sanders’ bow-embellished felt sneakers if you’re feeling particularly youthful or Lenora’s heeled oxfords if you’re in the mood for some hip adulting. If you need more than accessories to float your checkered boat, cozy plaid ponchos and innovatively tailored coats are in abundance.
The beauty of plaid is that regardless of how wild you go with this print, you’ll always retain a certain level of sophistication due to its widely recognized uniform roots. So, go ahead and try something a bit offbeat. Any plaid piece will mix easily with your everyday basics for a great nine-to-five look, or an evening outfit when paired with the right seasonal accessories. Above, 20 chic plaid pieces to add to your wardrobe for every budget.
20 Chic Plaid Pieces to Achieve Instant Sophistication
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Zara
Checked Coat, $129 at Zara
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Topshop
Check Suit Jacket, $125 at Topshop
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Joshua Sanders
Bow Embellished Tartan Wool Felt Sneakers, $159 at Farfetch
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Zara
Checked Blouse, $49.90 at Zara
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Lenora
Plaid Tessa Oxfords, $458 at Anthropologie
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Balenciaga
Double-Breasted Plaid Wool Coat, $3,750 at Net-a-Porter
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Wolford
Alisa Tights, $67 at Shopbop
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H&M
Felted Coat, $99 at H&M
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Topshop
Check Blazer ($125) and Cutabout Check Midi Skirt ($90) at Topshop
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Lisa Marie Fernandez
Poppy Plaid Seersucker Twin-Set Bikini, $570 at Matches Fashion
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St. Roche
Session Midi Skirt, $268 at Anthropologie
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L'Agence
Kylie Dress, $490 at Shopbop
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Lucky Brand
Plaid Shirt, $46.97 at Nordstrom Rack
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Free People
Rainbow Rays Plaid Buttondown, $128 at Free People
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Petersyn
Madison Blouse, $151 at Shopbop
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DL1961
Mercer & Spring Plaid Button Down Shirt, $110.60 at Bloomingdale's
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Forever 21
Plaid Tassel-Trim Poncho, $24.90 at Forever 21
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Balenciaga
Checked Brushed Knitted Scarf, $665 at Net-a-Porter
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Zara
Checked Slip Dress, $49.90 at Zara
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ModCloth
Playful of Wonder A-Line Dress in Black Plaid, $69.99 at ModCloth
