Trend alert: Highland fling

When traditional fabrics like plaids, checks and tartans start to appear, it's a sure sign of fall. Get on board by mixing and matching plenty of patterns, and pair with chunky knits, preppy touches and wellies (of course.)

By Chatelaine

Updated August 27, 2015

Fall Trend Report: Highland Fling

Runway to real way

Fay FW'15

Photo, Imaxtree.

Two faced

Scarf, $25, Call It Spring.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Best button-up

Dress, $39, Joe Fresh.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Perfect pullover

Sweater, $55, Gap.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

All in good time

Watch, $95, Timex.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Preppy plaid

Pants, $175, Ecru.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Stunning suede

Shoes, $169, Hudson's Bay.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Royal wellies

Boots, $195, Hunter Boots.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Cozy cardigan

Cardigan, $90, Ann Taylor.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Statement satchel

Bag, $33, Old Navy.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Emerald eyes

Sunglasses, $95, Warby Parker.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Play with angles

Skirt, $60, Le Chateau.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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