A FALL STAPLE THAT HAS EXTENDED INTO A YEARLONG FAVORITE, PLAID KEEPS GETTING BOLDER AND BRIGHTER

BY CALEIGH OSTROM

Rosie Assoulin Color block Plaid Halter Midi Dress
Assoulin likes to inject her designs with personality here combining various shapes to create a color blocked silhouette with an open back and bow straps. $1,695, bergdorfgoodman.com

St. John Collection Cashmere Plaid Print Sweater
Cozy and chic. Slightly faded plaid adds a wash of soft color to this seasonal knit. $795, neimanmarcus.com

Balenciaga Tri Panel Tartan Plaid Straight Leg Wool Pants
Projecting a punk attitude, this tri panel of tartan and hound stooth prints has a tailored fi t and high rise waistline both practical and ultra cool. $1,850, bergdorfgoodman.com

Alexander McQueen Oversized Pleated Plaid Blouse
Timeless and season less, an oversized asymmetric silhouette with a fun blend of prints sports a unique ruffled hem. $1,895, cocopari.com

Prabal Gurung Plaid Silk Twill Midi Skirt
A vibrant print in a flattering, feminine silhouette has a twist front with button detail and side slits—all in a spring color palette. $1,395, saks.com

Johanna Ortiz Que Viva La Fiesta Plaid Crop Top
Mixing her signature Latin flair with a Southwestern vibe, Ortiz’s crop top has puffed elbow sleeves and a wide V neckline. $995, bergdorfgoodman.com

Gucci Embroidered Plaid Oversized Shirt
Known for his just shy of loony designs and reputation for statement making, Alessandro Michele’s spring collection was bold, bright, and bejeweled, as in this flannel design, with sequin embroidered floral appliqués and crystal trim down the center front and cuffs. $4,800, neimanmarcus.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Grosgrain Trimmed Checked Canvas Wide Leg Pants
Cut from structured canvas to hold the wide leg shape and trimmed with contrasting striped grosgrain along the sides while thick cuffs sweep the floor here, Jonathan Saunders makes plain a renewed hunger for vibrancy in his brand. $500, netaporter.com