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Like gingham, plaid is a seasonal pattern that comes back every year, so it’s easy to overlook the moments when it becomes an actual trend. But this fall, there are plenty of plaids that go beyond the typical lumberjack shirt. Take the high-low skirt seen at J.Crew’s fall 2017 presentation as proof that tartan can be exciting, and scroll down to shop some other fresh takes on the pattern.
Best Under $50 Pick
For the Office
The Well-Priced Blazer
The mint green, white, and black plaid is beautiful, and the price is right, too.
If You Must Have a Plaid Shirt
The wrap silhouette makes this much more interesting than a button-down — and flattering, too.
The Investment Blazer
It’s slim fitted, comes in this mix of mustard yellow and brown that’s perfect for fall and the longer length in the back comes in handy in colder temps to double as a lighter jacket.
The Nerdy Option
The Two Trends-in-One Option
The Designer Version That's Actually Wearable
The Sexy Approach
If You Want the Runway Version IRL
The multicolored plaid, the knit panel, and the asymmetrical hemline all give this skirt a ton of edge.
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