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HC’s 20 Favorite Plaid Pieces for Fall

Fall is here and you know what that means, we can bring plaid back! We can find plaid in many different forms like plaid hats, scarves, pants, dresses, skirts, handbags, backpacks, and more this fall. There’s so much to choose from! Here are Her Campus’s 20 favorite plaid pieces:

Under $30

Newsboy Plaid Hat
This semester, I want to be able to wear hats to class. Why not start with this newsboy plaid hat? Try your hair up or down, with a plain white tee or a floral skirt. Xhilaration, $8.99

Infinity and Beyond
This Mossimo infinity scarf is adorable and affordable, perfect for the collegiette’s ™ budget and closet! Mossimo, $16.99


Simple Plaid
This lightweight plaid shirt is perfect for any fall day. Wear it with jeans and boots or even shorts and hiker heels.  Planet Gold, $19.99

Layered Plaid
Vests are amazing! You can wear vests to go to class in with a plain white tee and after slip it on over a dress and go out with your friends. A piece of cake! Charlotte Russe, $24.99

Bag of Plaid
It’s the beginning of the new semester, and that means time for a new bag. Why not carry this plaid purse? It’s adorable and large enough to carry the important essentials every collegiette ™ needs to get through the day. Forever 21, $29.80
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Under $50

Boots With a Plaid Surprise
It’s that time of year, when we can pull out our fall boots from the bottom of the closet. These black boots look like regular shoes from the front, but when you fold them over you get a plaid revelation! Go Jane, $34.10

Plaid Stolen From Your Boyfriend’s Closet
I love wearing men’s plaid shirts. Now I don’t have to! This men’s inspired plaid shirt will look adorable with my winter leggings and a cute pair of brown boots. Make+Model,$38

Dressed Up Plaid
This blue and black plaid skirt from Delia’s is an appropriate length to wear to your internship or even go to a work dinner. Delia’s, $39.50

Comfy Plaid
I absolutely adore this long-sleeved plaid wrap. It will keep you warm during chilly fall and winter days. To change it up from day to day, belt it! BDG, $42

Warm Plaid
Winter is fast approaching, and a jacket is definitely necessary for the New England winters I experience. This plaid jacket is trendy and will keep me warm and cozy. Merona, $49.99
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Under $75

Oversized Plaid
I am obsessed with this chiffon oversized long-sleeved shirt. Wear it with a mini skirt to go out in or pair it with black leggings to go to class. American Apparel, $58

Short Plaid
These Aqua plaid shorts can be worn year round! During the winter wear them with tights and in the summer wear them without! Aqua, $58

Tie-Front Plaid
This motorcycle tie-front plaid shirt is a laidback look, perfect with a pair of cigarette-style jeans. Top Shop, $55

Plaid Galore
One of my favorite pieces on the list is this DKNY shirtdress! Dress it up with a belt and heels and you’ll be ready to party! DKNY, $58

Plaid Pants
If you really like to take fashion risks, these plaid pants are absolutely perfect for you. They’re cute and perfect with flats and a plain white tee. Tripp NYC, $66
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Under $175

Slip on Some Plaid
I love these Ugg slippers with a touch of plaid. They’re so warm and perfect for class or studying in your room. Ugg, $80

Flared Plaid
This comfortable plaid flared dress is absolutely stunning and perfect for a first date or fun day with your friends. Free People, $118

Plaid Capester
Dare to rock the ‘60s look? Why not bring back the cape? It’s super cute and will keep you super warm. Anthropologie, $148

Plaid Splurge
If you’re willing to splurge, this plaid dress would definitely be the piece for it. It’s simple, yet perfect for any formal event. Marc By Marc Jacobs, $166.80

Sparkly Plaid
I end this list with this stunning sparkly plaid skirt. It’s the perfect fall going out skirt, and I may even dare to wear it to class with boots and jean top (pictured above), J.Crew, $149.99

Sophie Jasinski is a sophomore English major and Arts and Society minor at Mount Holyoke College. Originally from North Jersey, she spends most of her time in New York City. When Sophie isn’t studying in the library she loves to dance ballet, drink chai lattes, dig through vintage clothes, hang out with friends, and play tennis. Sophie is also a staff writer for the Mount Holyoke News. Last summer, Sophie interned with Donna Karan and hopes to intern for a fashion magazine in New York this summer. Sophie aspires to be the next Anna Wintour. Watch out world!!