Check Yourself! 8 Ways to Wear Fall’s Most Quintessential Print

Like fall’s auburn leaves and bounty of crisp apples, checks, in all its iterations, kindle a cozy familiarity suggestive of the season. Tartan can lean into its Scottish heritage when styled alongside preppy pieces, like woolly knits and waxed jackets. Plaid achieve edgy nirvana when teamed up with leather; it can be utterly practical with denim, or unexpected when fashioned as an abstract motif.

Vogue’s Favorite Checked Pieces

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The Checked Skirt Cos checked midi wrap skirt Jump to review $149

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The Checked Jacket J.Crew barn jacket Jump to review $298

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The Checked Accessory Burberry wide check wool scarf Jump to review $520

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What sets checks apart is their versatility—there is no single way to wear them. Impactful wit