Plaid

By InStyle.com
Updated Aug 15, 2013 @ 10:54 am
Plaid
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REASONS TO LOVE IT

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There's something irresistibly naughty about tartan baby-doll dresses, cropped jackets, and separates that skim the body in a quietly seductive way.

HOW TO WORK IT
Plaid can seem too prim, so hair should be a little wild. Swipe on dark lipstick or eyeliner to give this look some bite. In other words, the less put together, the better! Pair a tartan top with leather pants, or pull on tall boots with a plaid dress. Unexpected shapes work well in the office. So do tapered trousers or high heeled tartan pumps.

Photos: (left to right) Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Celine
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Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Skirt

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Wool-cashmere, $297; aliceandolivia.com.

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Milly Sweater

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Wool-blend, $418; nordstrom.com.
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W118 by Walter Baker Coat

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Polyester-wool, $268; bloomingdales.com.

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Q Mack Shirt

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Polyester, $79; macys.com.

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LAMB Pants

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Cotton-spandex, $285; at Balliets, 405-848-7811.
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Manolo Blahnik Pumps

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Cotton with patent leather, $895; at select Barneys New York stores.

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Suno Blazer

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Wool, $795; shopbop.com.
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