20 Non-Grungy Plaid Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe

December 22, 2016

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

Zara

Checked Coat, $129 at Zara
Topshop

Check Suit Jacket, $125 at Topshop
Joshua Sanders

Bow Embellished Tartan Wool Felt Sneakers, $159 at Farfetch
Zara

Checked Blouse, $49.90 at Zara
Lenora

Plaid Tessa Oxfords, $458 at Anthropologie
Balenciaga

Double-Breasted Plaid Wool Coat, $3,750 at Net-a-Porter
Wolford

Alisa Tights, $67 at Shopbop
H&M

Felted Coat, $99 at H&M
Topshop

Check Blazer ($125) and Cutabout Check Midi Skirt ($90) at Topshop
Lisa Marie Fernandez

Poppy Plaid Seersucker Twin-Set Bikini, $570 at Matches Fashion
St. Roche

Session Midi Skirt, $268 at Anthropologie
L'Agence

Kylie Dress, $490 at Shopbop
Lucky Brand

Plaid Shirt, $46.97 at Nordstrom Rack
Free People

Rainbow Rays Plaid Buttondown, $128 at Free People
Petersyn

Madison Blouse, $151 at Shopbop
DL1961

Mercer & Spring Plaid Button Down Shirt, $110.60 at Bloomingdale's
Forever 21

Plaid Tassel-Trim Poncho, $24.90 at Forever 21
Balenciaga

Checked Brushed Knitted Scarf, $665 at Net-a-Porter
Zara

Checked Slip Dress, $49.90 at Zara
ModCloth

Playful of Wonder A-Line Dress in Black Plaid, $69.99 at ModCloth