The One Trend Not to Ditch This Year

You might have noticed that the plaid trend was everywhere during fall 2017 taking the form of blazers, coats, skirts, and even accessories. If you're anything like us, we invested in a tad too much of this easy-to-wear trend, which is why what we're about to tell you may or may not be the best news you'll hear all day: Plaid outfits are here to stay in 2018, and we have the street style shots to prove it.
Fashion insiders have yet to slow their roll with their assortment of inventive plaid outfits. To make the trend feel fresh this 2018, they are incorporating some of this year's biggest trends into the mix including shades of purple, cowboy boots, and much more.
Matching a blazer with your trousers is the easiest way to create a cohesive look.
This paneled trench balances out any casual outfit and looks great when contrasted with a bold bag.
Patterns on patterns always get our vote.
Adding a colorful scarf to a neutral plaid jacket creates a visual pop that takes your look to the next level.
Structured shoulders can add necessary shape to an otherwise simple outfit.
The fitted silhouette, ruffled sleeves, and shorter hem of this dress gives just the right amount of femininity and formality to a business casual look.
Adding a statement shoe with a contrasting bag perfectly accessorizes this head-to-toe plaid look.
For those days when you just can't decide.
The 2018 Clueless look we've been searching for.
Combining colorful statement boots with any plaid top is an ideal way to rock two of this season's biggest trends.
Fortunately, this oversize top and wide-pant leg flow naturally enough to wear anywhere from the weekend to the office.
This longline coat paired with a solid belt that cinches at the waist is sure to show off your figure.
A powerful pop of color always creates an aesthetically pleasing ensemble.
Plaid goes with just about everything, including jeans and a tee. And that's an outfit you can't argue with.
The cutouts in this longline jacket provide you with a creative and festive layering opportunity.
A colorful plaid coat will be your go-to outerwear option this spring, especially on those chillier days.
Fun fact: Plaid looks incredible when contrasted with another print.
Save the pop of color for your shoes with this neutral yet striking plaid look.
Stripes can be plaid's best friend if you pair them correctly.
Let your accessories do the talking with this plaid maxi dress.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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