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Spring is the time of wardrobe rebirth and prime time to change up your style. And what better way to kick off a remix than with classic checkered prints? From the runways to the streets, prints like gingham, oversized plaid and boxy checks are dominating the season. And these aren’t your grandma’s gingham pinafores, either. The new way to wear the print is anything but straightlaced.
Checkered print is a retro fabric that manages to always look timeless and on trend. Here, some of the best ways to mix up your spring look with a spin on the iconic checkered print.
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Checks for Spring, Please!
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Sports Luxe
Tailored checkered trousers don't need to be boring. Hype up the look by wearing it with a double-faced sweater and funky dad sneakers for a athletic streetwear vibe. Add a bit of luxe by accessorizing with gold-rimmed tinted sunglasses and a plush mini bag.
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Lines and Curves
Create unexpected shapes by playing with proportion and contrasting checkered patterns. Cinch an oversized button-down with a collegiate boy blazer for a deconstructed take on checks. Exaggerated floor-sweeping flared trousers add to the silhouette while round sunglasses and a striped statement top handle bag provide contrasting lines.
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In The Trenches
Break tradition and transform a decidedly British checkered Mackintosh coat by wearing it with unexpected textures like a fiery croc leather belt bag as an overcoat cincher and a fierce snakeskin boot. Keep the look sleek with geometric sunglasses and cropped wide leg trousers.
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Cozy Up
Keep warm and chic by layering checkered patterns. A heavy thermal blanket coat over a lightweight sheer prairie dress punctuated by studded transparent paneled block heels with dainty woolen socks checks all the boxes.
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Keep It Simple
Go for a two-toned palette of black and white checks for a simple take on the trend. Pair a long cardigan with a matching newsboy cap, accessorized with a chic ascot and paneled low-heeled boots to mimic the Parisienne way of doing a checkered ensemble.
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Work It Out
Give your office go-to boxy blazer and pencil skirt combo new life by opting for a checkered print. Keep the look interesting with a fringe sling bag and a pair of trendy sneakers.
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Color Me Bright
For the adventurous ones, try wearing a vibrant checkered skirt with an equally bold cable knit sweater. Keep the look fun and youthful by accessorizing with a neon heel and a geometric mini bag for a modern spin on ladylike dressing.
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Ride on
Channel your inner equestrian with a bright checkered mini dress cinched with a belt and worn with knee-high block heeled boots. Finish it off with a classic saddle bag to complement the entire look.
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Hodge Podge
Not one for head-to-toe checks? Incorporate checkered prints into your wardrobe in little ways. Mix and match fabrics and add layers with a checkered deconstructed skirt underneath a denim skirt. A colorblock trench gives the casual print the polish it needs.
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Make a Statement
A checkered calf-length skirt looks modern when worn with an oversized statement sweater and calf flat boots. Tote a monogram bag for a little bit of pattern contrast.
