Judging from all the plaid appearing in street style and on the FW18 runways, you’d think fashion people are just as obsessed with Clueless as you are. In any case, with the number of plaid-clad outfits on the streets at New York, London, and Milan for Fashion Week has truly left an impression on us as fashion wannabe’s—and suddenly, we’re much more aware of the wide array of tartans now available in the shops right now. This season’s approach to the familiar pattern fuses classic red, purple, and grey checks with a Cher Horowitz sensibility: One can suit up entirely in a plaid skirt and blazer sets, pull on a patchwork plaid skirt, or swap a plaid button-down for one with tartan shoulder trimming. Consider any of the picks below as your gateway to plaid’s chic resurgence this season. If street style is any indication, there’s a lot more where these plaids came from—so stock up now.
Wrap over skirt Mango R949
Pinafore dress Zando R699
Grey trousers Poetry R699
Shirt dress H&M R329
Wrap over blouse Forever New R699
Flare sleeve blouse Poetry R550
Melton coat Next R2282
Jumpsuit Mango R1199
Oversized blazer Zara R1099
Shirt Dress Forever New R899
Check court heel Zara R659
Flared trousers Quiz at Bay.one R579
Shirt dress Foschini R420
Bardot blouse Quiz at Bay.one R466
Pink PJ pack Next R365
Tartan skirt R329 H&M
Tartan shorts Tally Weijl R319
Pencil Skirt Truworths R240
Pinafore dress MRP R169.99
Check coat Topshop R1299
Tartan skirt MRP R99.99
Tartan trousers Topshop R650
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