Prints, how to use + 27 outfit inspirations

Checkered print is very traditional and is always valid for composing different stylish everyday looks. Today, chess is one of the favorites of street style and casual combinations. So, now you will know what the different patterns are and how to use plaid print in the best ways.

Regardless of the season or style, plaid can be used in many ways. Whether formal or completely casual, this print is perfect. So, neutral and even extremely colorful colors can make up the color palette.

Plaid print

The history of plaid certainly reminds us of Scottish fashion from the 16th century onwards, in which noble families used different colors in this print to distinguish themselves from each other. However, historians discovered that the Celts already used plaid in their clothes much earlier.

Furthermore, these first checkered prints were very colorful, contrary to popular imagination. So, why don’t we see what prints exist in plaid so we know how to combine a cool look? Let’s see next.

The different checkered prints

When we talk about checkered print, several ideas come to mind. In short, this happens because there are several styles of this print. Therefore, knowing what they are and how to use each one is essential.

Important tips when composing your look with a plaid piece are:

• See which color appears least in the chess to use on another piece on the body, which is better to be plain and in a single color;
• The checkered print tends to visually increase proportions. Therefore, prefer to choose just one prominent piece or just one part of the body to wear with it. A mix of prints can be risky;
• Checkered suits are best suited for formal events.

Now let’s get to know the different checkered prints:

Tartan

The most classic style of plaid is tartan, which has lines of different sizes and colors that intersect. In short, its origin comes from Scotland, used in kiltsand also of the Celts before them, according to historians.

Prince of Wales

With a pattern that is also classic and considered refined, common in tailoring, this checkered print generally has neutral colors. Therefore, its lines have a different pattern and are thin.

As the name suggests, this plaid became a trend when Edward, Prince of Wales, started wearing it constantly in the 1930s. Furthermore, it was also a trend in the 1990s.

Vichy xadrez print

According to the name, this print was very common in the French city called Vichy. Generally, this print has primary or neutral colors, being on a white background. Furthermore, the stripes are the same, which gives the checkered effect.

This chess became common after the Second World War, with the German invasion of France. However, it was widely used in the 1960s, as actress Brigitte Bardot loved it and always wore skirts and dresses in this print.

Argyle

The argyle has a pattern of diamonds cut by thin lines and in different colors. In short, it is common in sweaters, jackets and socks. Still, in the popular imagination, it resembles the looks of nerds with a t-shirt, argyle sweater and jeans.

Madras

Madras plaid is commonly made from cotton fabrics and is originally from India. Generally, the colors are bright and diverse, both in the stripes, which are the same size, but are woven together, forming squares of different colors when you look at them.

In short, they are common in summer or casual looks, as they are colorful pieces, and this plaid looks great with cycling shorts.

Buffalo

Here Vichy is remembered, but the buffalo check print has larger squares. Because of this, and its black background, it is considered a more intense print, commonly used on long-sleeved shirts, along with basic denim pants or shorts and flat sandals or sneakers. The retro style is very vivid in this print!

Burberry

With a beige background, thick black and white stripes and a few thin red stripes, this plaid is a classic registered by the British brand Burberry. Even so, today there are other colors in the stripe and background pattern, even more so in accessories such as bags, scarves and scarves, but it is very common in coats and dresses.

Houndstooth

The name of this checkered print came from “chicken feet” or “rooster feet”, called houndstooth, as it resembles the footprint of these animals. In short, it is considered sophisticated, widely used in dress pants, dresses and skirts, generally in neutral or primary colors, with basic black and white being the favorite.

Checkered print inspirations

So, now that you know the different plaid prints, how about getting inspired to put together a wonderful look? So see below:

Sources: Farfetch, Universo Retro, Dicas de Mulher, Jade Seba

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