For Fall 2015, designers reworked the checked fabric into edgy outerwear, statement-making suits and daytime dresses that have a personality of their own. At Balenciaga, for instance, Alexander Wang brought the ladies who lunch downtown with plaid kilt-style skirts paired with biker boots. Meanwhile, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Coach splashed the pattern onto our favorite fall cover-ups, from classic peacoats to moto jackets and trenches.
Find out how to wear plaid as demonstrated by our favorite street style stars for Fall 2015 below.
Plaid Fashion Trend Fall 2015
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Dress up your jean jumpsuits and your denim overalls with a long plaid overcoat. It's the only statement piece you'll need.
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A Burberry scarf has never let us down. To switch things up, learn different ways to tie it. That way you'll get 15 looks out of one accessory.
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If you're going to invest in plaid trousers, steer clear of classic cuts that fit to the body; they'll only look costumey. Instead, go for loose silhouettes like palazzo pants, culottes and drop-crotch trousers.
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One way to freshen up autumnal plaid skirts is by pairing them with contrasting oxfords. For instance, if you're wearing a tan plaid skirt, reach for a powder blue button-down instead of a black turtleneck.
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If you have an old school plaid jacket, keep your look consistent by rolling up your denim and throwing on a pair of high-top Converses.
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When you're mixing and matching your plaid, try and stay in the same color family. It makes life a whole lot easier.
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A plaid "school girl" skirt and a white button-down can be hard to pull off — and be taken seriously. To make it work, choose an oxford with grown-up detailing, like an embellished color or flutter sleeves.
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One easy way to update the plaid you already have is by styling your entire outfit around one color. The same goes for your shoes and accessories.
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To work the color of a plaid coat into your outfit, consider a neck scarf. It's hands down the hottest accessory of the season.
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If you have a knee-length plaid skirt that sits at your hips, hike it up to your waist and belt it. You'll get two looks for the price of one.
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Want to get the most out of your plaid summer dress? Then you need layers. Start with a turtleneck and go from there.
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A classic plaid shirt can get an instant reboot from a pair of complementary shoes. Think yellow and blue or green and mauve.
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Sequins can shake up just about any look in the book. And they don't even have to match.
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Who says you have to dress like the typical street canvasser to get your message across? A statement-making dress can do the same thing.
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Modernize your plaid suit with stylish sneakers. The key to balance your look is to wear sneakers that share at least one color in common with your outfit.
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A plaid button-down can often feel too preppy. Tone it down by tucking it into leather culottes and throwing on an oversized cardigan.
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To bring your plaid skirt into 2015, slip into a pair of flat Chelsea boots. It will transform your look in a snap.
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Plaid is one pattern than can handle a statement purse. See for yourself...
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Belting a plaid poncho is stylish, easy and free. What else could you want?
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When you really want to push the boundaries and get noticed, dressing in the same plaid pattern from head to toe will do the trick. Just make sure you don't forget your handbag. That's the icing on the cake.
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