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Building on last year's trend of Glen Plaid checks for fall 2017, this year you can expect to see plaids and checks of nearly every pattern imaginable stepping out of traditional fall black & whites & winter neutrals, into bold, bright hues to give your winter wardrobe a shot of bursting color. Shown on the right: a checkered overcoat gets the luxe treatment from design-duo BADGLEY MISCHKA at their Fall 2018 runway presentation in New York.
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| Checked & plaid skirts, pants, coats,- appeared more conservative looks, as well as live & in living color for Fall 2018. |
It is, by far, the most ubiquitous textile pattern you should expect to see via retailers this fall, and it has clothing in colors and silhouettes to fit every taste, from the classic corporate woman, to the suburban mom, or the artist with an eclectic sense of style. Plaids (and their distant cousin, "checks") ruled the runway for Fall 2018 and will be available in every clothing separate imaginable; from tartans to houndstooth to farmer checks, all to add a little dash of spirit to your winter wardrobe. The great thing about this textile pattern? It's versatile enough to move from year to year, making it a worthy investment to add to your clothing collection. After seeing how the trends has transferred to real life street style below, check out the following NUY 40+ edit of some of the most versatile plaids and checks available at retailers right now. As always, to shop, just click on the clothing title or retail name in the photo caption.
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| Going bold: street style looks embracing fall's biggest trending pattern: checks & plaids (via Instagram) |
TAKE THE TREND & MAKE IT YOUR OWN
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From the runway to real life: one of the easiest patterns to pair with jeans or classic black trousers, red accented plaids & checks are one of the most accessible trends to add some freshness to your fall wardrobe.
(LEFT) From the AW 2108 London runway show of ISA ARFEN, the "Edith "Silk Taffeta Tartan Blouse (€772), available at shopbop.com
(RIGHT) Karierte Bluse mit Volants (€ 24,99), from BON PRIX |
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| Break up all-black, grey, or other monochromatic colored outfits with a touch of check- or pair with blue jeans and your favorite white top: xyxyx Stiefelette (€ 89,95 ), available at zalando.de. |
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| A wool suit jacket that works perfectly for formal day occasions, and dresses down just as easily when paired with your favorite denim shirt and jeans: this Strukturierter Wollblazer (€ 89,99 ) from MANGO is a perfect transitional outerwear for mild autumn days. |
