The game changer: A deconstructed plaid dress

Plaid has a somewhat checkered past. The ultimate heritage fabric, it started out as a favorite of the British aristocracy, before taking on a whole new meaning when it became emblematic of the ’70s punk movement. This season sees those worlds collide, as labels including Joseph, Monse and Versace give us elegant and off-kilter plaid dresses, complete with cut-outs, oversized silhouettes and asymmetric hems. Let these statement next-gen plaid pieces really sing by finishing with bright-white accessories and slicked-back hair.