Stripes and squares are Autumn staples but this is the designer way to wear the checked print with swaggera

BY SAVANNAH SITTON

Burberry Car Coat
Few prints are as revered as Burberry’s tartan plaid, and the same is true for their signature trench coats. This upgraded style features scarf-tied wrists and a tea length shape for a new look that’s more structured and feminine than the classic design but every bit as timeless. $1,750, burberry.com

Jonathan Simkhai Plaid Pant
Plaid can innately feel “borrowed from the boys” since it’s a common suiting signature, so contrast its strong edge with a delicate silhouette like the cropped boot cut on Jonathan Simkhai’s slim-cut pant, originally debuted at New York Fashion Week. $465, jonathansimkhai.com

Mackage Rosa Coat
The trick to finding the perfect trench coat this season is opting for one that’s both unique yet neutral, which Mackage’s hand-sewn wool iteration absolutely nails. Its winger collar offers a fashion-forward touch while signature elements like the selftie belted waist and mid-calf length stay true to a typical trench silhouette, making it wearable daily. $790, garmany.com

Balmain Tweed Mini Dress
When talking autumn staples, plaid and tweed are both high on the list, and who better to deliver than one of the trend’s crowning originators. Balmain’s tweed mini dress is an ideal layer number; if there’s chill in the air, add opaque tights, a fitted turtleneck, and a structured blazer on top to be effortlessly polished. $2,595, netaporter.com

Gucci Check Tweed Jacket
Gucci’s tweed topper is an ideal overcoat when the temperatures teeter between cardigan and trench coat appropriate. Made of a wool blend, its jacquard knit is embroidered with the house’s unmistakable “GG” pattern, but the contrast trim throughout elevates the piece to more regal territory. $3,600, gucci.com

Golden Goose Superstar Sneakers
Stylish and always supremely comfortable, Golden Goose’s latest style hits the plaid mark perfectly with its warm and familiar colors. The low tops come pre-distressed for that worn-in look that pairs effortlessly with your favorite jeans for a casual outing. $560, garmany.com

Veronica Beard Roman Linen Plaid Skirt & Jacket
Coordinating sets don’t have to be reserved for summer, especially one this elevated. Veronica Beard’s matching blazer and skirt are modestly fitted to be appropriate for structured occasions, like office meetings, but the playful print suits fun outings, such as a brunch date, as well. $113, $209, garmany.com

Burberry Mini Vintage Belt Bag
We would be remiss to overlook Burberry’s legendary tartan plaid considering it’s been an unmistakable trademark since the 1920s. One of its newest silhouettes for fall is the miniature shoulder bag, a sturdy shaped tote configured with beige, black, and cream leather and wrapped with a belt detail. $1,390, burberry.com