Plaid, gingham, or tartan – call them what you want but we’re going crazy for these checkered prints. If you’re finding this red-hot trend a little too tricky for your taste, we’ve got a couple of style guidelines to keep you in check this Christmas holidays.
1. Start small
Baby steps, honey: after all, you gotta crawl before you learn to walk. Start with small and low-key accents like NCLA tartan nail wrap (US$16), which will get your digits looking divine. The Chanel chain bracelet (POA) is a pricey purchase but a total beaut nonetheless. Or pick up the Zara mini skirt with zips (S$109) in a muted tartan print for some understated elegance.
2. Graduate to bigger accessories
Feeling a little more adventurous? Upgrade to bigger and bolder accessories like the edgy Opening Ceremony gingham aviator sunglasses (US$165) or the Accessorize Abbey Check Contrast crossbody bag (£15) for a look that’s collegiate-chic.
3. Go big or go home!
Time to bring out the big guns and go for statement-making checkered pieces. The Vivienne Westwood Anglomania tartan jacket (£505) is definitely not for shrinking violets and neither are the whimsical watermelon print Taylor Says melon heels (US$129.99) – pair these two together if you dare! Or for a sophisticated schoolgirl allure, try the Dorothy Perkins tartan skater dress (S$56).
4. Rope in your (four-legged) friends
Haven’t you heard? A gingham-clad doggy is a girl’s best accessory. If your puppy is feeling the chill, wrap him up in a seriously stylish and adorable PetteCoats check hooded dog coat (£28).