Popsugar Fashion Street Style How to Wear Plaid 2018 32 Ways to Wear Plaid That Are So Very 2018 13 October 2018 by Hannah Weil McKinley Image Source: Getty Calling plaid a trend is a little like saying denim is having a moment. Jeans will always be a thing, just like plaid always seems to be in our wardrobe rotation. Still, admittedly, there's an uptick in checks and tartans lately. The traditional prints may not be groundbreaking, but the styling is. With nods to our middle school uniforms, Cher Horowitz, and the iconic Burberry plaid, the sartorially with-it women of the world are giving us new ways to bring the pattern into 2018. Some rely on subtlety, others layer on the look in multiple pieces and colours. In each of these 32 cases, the effect is refreshed. So, while the print is nothing new, you can certainly sell your friends on the new-ish appeal it has when worn with dad sneakers, rainbow-bright hues, and many, many mixed prints. Here, discover the ways to upgrade your plaid game. Work plaid on plaid with a coordinating set for a ladylike effect. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 1 / 32 Remix a traditional plaid with crisp white pieces for a fresh effect. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 2 / 32 Give plaid pants a cool upgrade with an off-the-shoulder top and stylish trainers. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 3 / 32 Embrace the classic pattern in a bright new colourway. Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik 4 / 32 Toss on a plaid coat over everything for a statement-making outfit. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 5 / 32 Lean into a full-blown plaid look with a bold coat and checked pumps. Image Source: Getty / Melodie Jeng 6 / 32 Dress up a plaid mini with a trench coat and button-down blouse for classic vibes. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 7 / 32 For a small dose, play a pair of plaid shoes off of an outfit of mixed prints. Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot 8 / 32 In a boxy cut, a plaid suit takes on a more contemporary feel. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 9 / 32 Ground a floaty top and shorts with a plaid blazer for Autumn. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 10 / 32 Give a plaid pattern the boho treatment in a flowing silhouette; then add a suede bag to drive it home. Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot 11 / 32 A chic plaid blazer lends baggy jeans some polish. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 12 / 32 A plaid miniskirt feels fashion-forward and nostalgic all at once. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 13 / 32 Keep things classic in a plaid button-down and trousers. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 14 / 32 Top a silky slip dress with a plaid blazer for the office. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 15 / 32 Mix plaid patterns when you pair larger checks with a classic kind of tartan plaid. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 16 / 32 Keep the rest of your look simple, but make a statement with a plaid coat. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 17 / 32 Top denim with a plaid coat for a Autumn-feeling transitional style. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 18 / 32 A plaid pencil skirt and plaid button-down might feel busy, but stark white boots temper the busy prints Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 19 / 32 Give an updated take on the old school uniform with a pleated plaid skirt and varsity jacket. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 20 / 32 Pare down bold plaid pants with a clean white overcoat. Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 21 / 32 Give traditional tartan a 2018 spin with a contemporary colour palette Image Source: Getty / Matthew Sperzel 22 / 32 Rework the plaid skirt from schoolgirl to fashion girl with dad trainers. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 23 / 32 A plaid crop top feels a little less exposed with a coordinating jacket on top. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 24 / 32 Plaid in a subtle grey palette is easy for the office. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 25 / 32 Checks and stripes were made for wearing together — just embrace bold, contrasting colours. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 26 / 32 A plaid shirt dress is the perfect everyday Autumn uniform. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 27 / 32 A plaid blazer really ties together casual pieces like biker shorts. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 28 / 32 Belt a plaid blazer over white denim to take your light jeans into Autumn and Winter. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 29 / 32 Let a plaid button-down warm up a Summer day dress. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 30 / 32 Add interest to an all-black look with cool plaid outerwear. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 31 / 32 Stick to a neutral palette for an understated play on the print. Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig 32 / 32 Street StyleFashion TrendsStyle How-To