If you love your plaid pieces but feel like you’ve run out of new or exciting ways to wear them, you’re not alone, especially with brands like Balenciaga and Saint Laurent getting back on board with the print this season. We’re still reaching for the pieces, but we also long for a new way to style them that feels neither grunge nor Cher Horowitz. Luckily, there’s one place that’s full of inspiration, and it happens to be highly photographed, too.

Of course, we’re talking about street style. Today we’re letting seven of our favorite fashion week heavy hitters do the work for us in inspiring your next plaid look. See and shop seven of our favorite styling ideas below! 

7 Ways to Make Plaid Feel Fresh This Winter

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1. Style a classic plaid shirt with leather pants and a denim jacket.

Rails Hunter Button Down Shirt ($148)

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2. Layer a plaid dress with a button-down shirt underneath.

Ganni Duncan Check Dress ($255)

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3. Make a statement in plaid pants balanced out with a simple sweater.

Marissa Webb Mikey Plaid Pants ($339)

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4. Take the blanket scarf one step further with an oversize poncho.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Hooded Tartan Poncho ($324)

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5. Contrast a plaid pencil skirt with ladylike accessories and outerwear.

Topshop Cutabout Check Midi Skirt ($90)

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6. Tie your plaid shirt around your waist to give your look a hint of grunge.

Saint Laurent Plaid Brushed Stretch-Cotton Shirt ($690)

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7. Pair a sleek plaid coat with stirrup pants and a button-town for a trendy work look.

Mango Check Wool-Blend Coat ($200)

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7 Ways to Make Plaid Feel Fresh This Winter

SOURCE:http://www.whowhatwear.com/plaid-street-style-shopping