Trending Now: Transitional Checks

As the season begins to shift, checks are the perfect style solution to those tricky transitional days when summery florals and tropical prints suddenly feel at odds with the slightly darker weather. Not only are checked prints timeless, they are also extremely versatile and can work in pretty much every setting, adding elegance and ease to work and weekend outfits alike. Plus, there’s a variety of patterns to choose from, all of which can shapeshift from casual to polished, classic to statement-making, depending how they’re styled. Read on for the checks to add to your pre-fall shopping list now…

Western-style checks have become so ubiquitous that it’s easy to forget just how chic they are. No longer the preserve of cowboys and country-music stars, the pattern can easily be dressed up for the office or dinner with a few simple styling tweaks. Pairing it with luxe fabrics such as leather, silk and suede will help add an air of sophistication. Take cues from fashion insiders by tucking Matteau’s plaid voile shirt into a column skirt – like Nour Hammour’s ‘Selly’ style in black leather – and finishing with Saint Laurent’s crystal-embellished ‘Jerry’ sandals. Alternatively, wear it over a lace-trimmed slip dress, adding an oversized leather jacket when the weather starts to cool.

You really can’t go wrong with a heritage checked blazer, especially one as timeless as Chloé’s double-breasted style. Patterned with a quintessential Prince of Wales check, it’s a true wear-forever piece that will transition seamlessly from fall through to spring, adding a hint of country elegance to every look. Give yours a fashion-girl twist by styling it with The Row’s languidly cut ‘Gala’ pants and a sheer blouse – adding Saint Laurent’s razor-sharp ‘Renée’ mules in sheer mesh and Sophie Bille Brahe’s diamond-encrusted ‘Boucle Ensemble’ earrings for good measure.