Editor's Picks: Check Mate
Kate Middleton made headlines this week when she stepped out in a black and white checked coat dress by Alexander McQueen. While Comme by Comme Des Garcons and Saint Laurent both offered checkered looks for fall, it’s not the easiest pattern to pull off—you risk looking like your wearing one of your father’s old suits. The key is that you mix the serious pattern with a solid piece, like a pair of simple black trousers, or a splash of color like turquoise earrings. It adds a little graphic pop to the workwear formality.
MSMG Plaid Dress, $699, forwardforward.com
H&M Checked Jacket, $59.95, hm.com
H&M Patterned Skirt, $29.95, hm.com
Theory Superslim Pant in Edition, $275, theory.com
ASOS Highbury heeled sandals, $79.59, asos.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Top Schooly Messenger Bag, $358, nordstrom.com
Saint Laurent Classic Baby Sac De Jour, $1,990, ysl.com
Baublebar Turquoise Opal Pebble Drops, $32, baublebar.com
