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Plaid is a fall classic, as autumnal as a pumpkin patch or a harvest festival. Plaid button-downs are especially ever-present these days with the 90s revival happening. But the fashion world is always looking for ways to reinvent itself and to provide something new to stylish consumers, and so here's an item you may not necessarily have in your closet but definitely SHOULD: the plaid sweater.
A plaid sweater perfectly combines the classic print with the coziness of a knit sweater, making it the perfect piece to throw on before heading off to class or even when you are just cuddling up by the fireplace with a good book and some hot cocoa. Wow, that sounds like a good plan. Just need to get a fireplace...Anyways, there's lots of ways to style this versatile sweater style: dress it up with a form-fitting mini skirt and heels, or make it weekend-worthy with a classic jeans and boots combination.
No matter how you style it, these sweaters are as cute as they are cozy, so why not invest in one this season? I know I've already got this Madewell bad boy on my list!
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The leaves are changing, and so are your wardrobe options. You find yourself reaching for you denim cutoffs less and less and pulling on the oversized sweaters more as the temperature drops and the seasons shift. But after so many months of warm weather, how does one even dress for fall!?!? The change of seasons can be alarming and overwhelming when it means that the uniform you perfected for the summer months (for me, a lacy dress and a thin scarf, topped off with sandals or sneakers) is no longer of any use.
Yes, fall outfits can be overwhelming, but luckily we live in a time when we can easily draw inspiration from the style greats. That's right, I'm talking about the street style stars of fashion week/month and beyond.
So look no further for some great new ways to wear your favorite looks this fall. These girls provide the inspiration, and I'm showing you how to get the looks for yourself! Easy as 1, 2, 3, am I right?
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No print screams "FALL!" louder than plaid does, so why not wear an outfit made of solely plaid prints to celebrate all things checked and crosshatched? The key is to make sure you have a large array of colors and widths. If you have a small plaid print button-down, throw on a buffalo plaid skirt. Variety is key.
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One of my favorite looks for fall? My oversized knit sweater and the miniest of skirts. It's a great way to look cute without showing too much skin (for modesty and warmth reasons, tbh). On-trend thigh-high boots add a whole new level to this proportion-mixing outfit.
Plus, if it's really freezing out there, just throw on some tights (patterned or solid, it's up to you!) and the effect is still the same. Chic no matter the weather!
Plus, if it's really freezing out there, just throw on some tights (patterned or solid, it's up to you!) and the effect is still the same. Chic no matter the weather!
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No joke, I love a good Canadian tuxedo. It's a great way to look equal parts casual and polished. Denim is everywhere right now, and in new forms (eg. denim skirts and coats) so there are plenty of ways to get creative with your denim-on-denim pairings. A chambray button-down + distressed denim pencil skirt = fashion gold. Denim robe coat + raw-hem jeans = pure JEANius!
Oh lord, I crack myself up sometimes. But yeah, Canadian tuxedos are fabulous and you should be wearing them this fall.
What are your fall fashion tips?
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| 1. Topshop 2. J. Crew 3. Anthropologie 4. Madewell 5. J. Crew 6. Marc by Marc Jacobs |
Plaid (or tartan, for purists) is an autumnal staple that made an even bigger splash on the runways, thanks to both 90s grunge-inspired shows like Saint Laurent Paris and more classic, simple presentations like Celine (Pictured above).
The linear print has infiltrated all corners of the fashion world and I couldn't be happier!
Add just a touch of plaid with a printed bag or barettes adorning your hair.
Or go mad and pair different patterned coordinates together! The possibilities are endless.
Personally, I have my eye on that Madewell vest, but I don't know I could justify such a cold weather piece when it is currently pushing 90 degrees here in sunny (always so sunny) Los Angeles.*
Until that day comes where I need winter wear, I'll probably settle for a fabulous pair of plaid shoes...and I do have a super cute American Apparel schoolgirl plaid skirt left over from my Blair and Serena Big-Little costume (thank goodness for sororities and their love of costumes!).
So I guess I have some criss-crossed options to try out! How about you guys? Are you mad about plaid like I am?
*I love LA to pieces, but I wouldn't mind if it got just a little cold for a little bit, you know? A girl can dream, right?
Pixar's newest movie Brave was apparently very inspiring to Karl Lagerfeld. The movie focuses on a teenage princess named Merida trying to find her destiny in Medieval Scotland, where magic spells and mysteries abound.
Also, kilts.
Chanel's annual Metiers d'Art pre-fall show traveled this time to the highlands of Scotland and featured every combination of plaid and argyle a 90s prepster could dream of. Inspired by the tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots (but also probably by Merida) Lagerfeld took us through all the staples of Scottish wardrobes and dazzled with a more subdued extravagance compared to some of his other metiers d'art collections.
The clothes are beautiful. Costume-y and ridiculous, yes, but what more could we ask for from fashion's favorite daring diva?
Also, kilts.
Chanel's annual Metiers d'Art pre-fall show traveled this time to the highlands of Scotland and featured every combination of plaid and argyle a 90s prepster could dream of. Inspired by the tragic life of Mary, Queen of Scots (but also probably by Merida) Lagerfeld took us through all the staples of Scottish wardrobes and dazzled with a more subdued extravagance compared to some of his other metiers d'art collections.
The clothes are beautiful. Costume-y and ridiculous, yes, but what more could we ask for from fashion's favorite daring diva?
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