How Fashion Girls Will Be Wearing Plaid This Winter

The plaid blazer took over this fall as the season’s number one must-have piece. But the idea of the sensible print is hardly a novel one—calling the timeless pattern trendy is admittedly ironic. Nonetheless, plaid pieces add an air of sophistication to any look, and fashion girls are showing us exactly how to transition this fall “trend” into winter. Plaid dresses, pants, and longline coats are the three pieces you’ll wear this winter and beyond.

Keep reading to see and shop the polished plaid looks we can’t wait to wear this season.

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Plaid Pants

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Plaid Pants

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Plaid Pants

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Plaid Pants

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Plaid Pants

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Shop plaid pants:

Tory Burch Garrett Pleated Plaid Twill Wide-leg Pants ($280)

Wide-leg trousers are an ideal way to elevate clean sneakers.

Available in sizes 0 to 14.

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Ermanno Scervino Plaid Print Skinny Trousers ($300)

Stirrup pants are undeniably having a moment.

Available in sizes IT38 to IT48.

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Rosie Assoulin Plaid Flared Hem Trousers ($798)

Business on top, party on the bottom. That's how the saying goes, right?

Available in sizes 2 to 4.

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Plaid Dresses

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Plaid Dresses

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Plaid Dresses

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Plaid Dresses

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Plaid Dresses

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Shop plaid dresses:

Maje Ruffled Plaid Chiffon Midi Dress ($282)

Ruching at the hip gives this midi dress a bit of shape.

Available in sizes 1 to 3.

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Pixie Market Plaid Blouse and Skirt Set ($162)

Let's play a fun game and count how many trends are in this piece.

Available in size S/M.

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Ganni Charron Maxi Dress ($161)

You'll get so much use out of this dress all year long. Layer it over thin knits in winter, and wear with strappy sandals come summer.

Available in sizes 34 to 40.

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Longline Plaid Coat

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Longline Plaid Coat

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Longline Plaid Coat

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Longline Plaid Coat

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Longline Plaid Coat

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Shop plaid coats:

Calvin Klein 205 W39 NYC Glen Plaid Wool & Matte Polyurethane Film Trench Coat ($2402)

Not your average trench coat.

Available in sizes 36 to 42.

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ASOS Curve Wool Coat in Check ($95)

Make a statement in larger, graphic checks.

Available in sizes 12 to 28.

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Zara Oversized Check Coat ($250)

Wear with red to pick up on the subtle color in this plaid coat.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

While you're planning your winter outfits, see all the cool ways to wear this cozy essential.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.