This Season’s Yellow Plaid Fixation Has Clueless Fans Swooning
While plaid is a fall fashion staple, this year’s go-to color for the classic checkered print is much sunnier and lively than usual. Whether by coincidence or by design, the sunny yellow and rich mustard hues incorporated into this season’s plaid prints are making us nostalgic for the ’90s, when Alicia Silverstone made “As if!” a part of pop culture vernacular as the hilariously oblivious and unapologetically spoiled yet incredibly lovable Cher Horowitz in Clueless. After all, the character’s yellow plaid skirt and matching blazer are downright iconic so that it’s practically impossible to look at a marigold-colored checkered garment and not think of her sashaying down the halls and strolling along the campus of Bronson Alcott High School in Beverly Hills.
Check out some of this season’s yellow plaid fashions — they’re pretty much guaranteed to make you look like a total Betty.
Sara Battaglia Cape-Effect Checked Wool Blazer, $1845. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Michael Kors Bancroft Large Tartan and Calf Leather Satchel, $1790. Available at MichaelKors.com
Veronica Beard Fraser Checked Cotton-Blend Flared Pants, $495 .Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Jeffrey Campbell Siren Boot, $125. Available at JeffreyCampbellShoes.com
Bottega Veneta Checked Brushed-Wool Coat, $3950. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Paige Gamble The Livia Bag in Yellow Plaid Leather, $650. Available at PaigeGamble.com
Manolo Blahnik Pointy Toe Pump in Yellow Plaid, $695. Available at Nordstrom.com
LPA The Label Boxy Blazer, $188. Available at LPAtheLabel.com
Wildflower Yellow Plaid iPhone 8/7/6 Plus Case, $38. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com
Pretty Little Thing Yellow Check Tennis Side Split Skirt, $25. Available at PrettyLittleThing.us
Lazy Oaf Food Baby Check Beret, $32.21. Available at LazyOaf.com
Forever 21 Plaid Stiletto Pumps, $28. Available at Forever21.com
R13 Cowboy Plaid and Floral Shirt, $375. Available at Barneys.com
Superga Tartan Print Sneaker, $94.95. Available at Nordstrom.com
Boohoo Stretch Check Trouser, $18. Available at US.Boohoo.com
Zara Plaid Print Crossbody Bag, $69.90. Available at Zara.com
River Island Yellow Check Faux Fur Collar Coat, $200. Available at US.RiverIsland.com
Unif Stax Platform in Yellow Plaid, $148. Available at UNIFclothing.com
LeSportsac x MadeMe Belt Bag, $75. Available at Shopbop.com
Zara Yellow Plaid Blouse with Pleated Sleeves, $39.90. Available at Zara.com
River Island Yellow and Blue Check Scarf, $36. Available at US.RiverIsland.com
Current Mood Disorderly Conduct Platform Boots, $78. Available at DollsKill.com
MadeMe Plaid Wrap Mini Skirt, $180. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com
Topshop TALL Tartan Coat, $170. Available at US.Topshop.com
Guess + UO Plaid Beret, $14.99. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com