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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.)

Updated August 27, 2015

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Trend alert: Highland fling

Fall Trend Report: Highland Fling

Runway to real way

Fay FW'15

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Imaxtree.

Two faced

Scarf, $25, Call It Spring.

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Best button-up

Dress, $39, Joe Fresh.

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Perfect pullover

Sweater, $55, Gap.

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

All in good time

Watch, $95, Timex.

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Preppy plaid

Pants, $175, Ecru.

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Trend alert: Highland fling

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Stunning suede

Shoes, $169, Hudson's Bay.

Trend alert: Highland fling

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Royal wellies

Boots, $195, Hunter Boots.

Trend alert: Highland fling

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Cozy cardigan

Cardigan, $90, Ann Taylor.

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Statement satchel

Bag, $33, Old Navy.

Trend alert: Highland fling

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Emerald eyes

Sunglasses, $95, Warby Parker.

Trend alert: Highland fling

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Play with angles

Skirt, $60, Le Chateau.

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Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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