How To Rock All Types of Checkered Patterns
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How To Rock All Types of Checkered Patterns

by HULA on Nov 24, 2020

We're seeing checkered patterns absolutely everywhere lately -- on blazer, skirt, boots, bags, pants, dress... the list is endless. From houndstooth to plaid, gingham, Prince of Wales check, we've handpicked the best-checkered pieces and outfits for the coming winter -- scroll to learn more about different check patterns and see how we mix and match daily basics with these pieces!

 

Jacket:

Windowpane

The pattern resembles window panes, with the and light-coloured bands forming large checks against a solid background.  
Tory Burch Emilio Pucci Fabrizio Viti
Loewe Gucci Delvaux
     

Skirt:

Tartan.

Formed by crisscrossed lines of various widths in different colours, while a plaid is traditionally a piece of cloth worn by the Scottish and features a tartan pattern. Plaid has become synonymous for tartan, especially in the US.  
Red Valentino Ralph Lauren Miu Miu
Roger Vivier Paula Cademartori Prada
   

Pants:

Gingham Check.

Originally a fabric made from cotton-blend yarn, but the word has become synonymous with its associated pattern. The gingham weaving process normally results in a monochrome check pattern against a white background.  
Dion Lee Versus Versace Gucci
Reed Krakoff Roger Vivier Tod's
   

Blazer:

Shepherd Check.

Similar to gingham check except for the visible twill weave. The name is derived from the plaid by shepherds in the hills of Scottish borders.  
Caldene T By Alexander Wang Habitual New York
Martin Maison Margeila M2Malletier Sandro
   

Pants and Bag:

Glen Plaid/Prince of Wales Check.

A pattern that is often seen on a woollen fabric with a woven twil design of small and large checks. Usually made in muted colours or black/white and grey. Popularised by the Prince of Wales as he liked it so much and wore it frequently.  
Loro Piana See by Chloé Céline
CĂ©line Thierry Mugler Just Cavalli
 

Coat:

Tartan. (See Above)

 
Isabel Marant 3.1 Phillip Lim Bottega Veneta
Aquazzura Tory Burch Stuart Weitzman
   

Coat:

Tartan. (see above)

 
Sandro Isabel Marant Étoile Saint Laurent
CĂ©line Proenza Schouler DKNY
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