Tartan Takeover! 21 Plaid Skirts to Shop Now

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Photographed by Arthur Elgort, Vogue September 2006

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If summer’s It skirt was the little white tennis mini, then fall’s is the tartan check. The kilt-like skirts are everywhere—Monse, Molly Goddard, Saint Laurent, and Christopher Kane have all adopted the classic print in every silhouette from pleated A-line to pencil.

And these warm, woolen tartan skirts are offered in color palettes beyond the red check. There are green- and blue-hued plaids—reminiscent of prepster school uniforms—and khaki-white-and-red versions that offer a little less vibrancy. We’re even seeing skirts done up in that iconic Clueless yellow. No matter which one you choose, any and all would pair well with fall’s stompy Chelsea boots and a chunky knit or neutral-colored turtleneck.

Check out fall’s tartan-skirt trend, and shop all of our favorites, below.

Classic Reds

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Monse tartan pleated asymmetric skirt

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P.A.R.O.S.H. tartan-check wrap skirt

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Pinko tartan-check high-waist skirt

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Vivetta tartan-check midi skirt

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Molly Goddard tartan midi skirt

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Comme des Garçons tricot tartan lace-detail skirt

Varsity Blues

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Alberta Ferretti tartan-check pleated skirt

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Saint Laurent knee-length tartan skirt

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Vivienne Westwood Phoenix tartan-print mid-length skirt

Alessandra Rich tartan-check pleated wool skirt

Fall Foliage

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Fabiana Filippi tartan-pattern fringed skirt

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Monse asymmetrical tartan mohair skirt

Chopova Lowena pleated color-blocked skirt

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Paul Smith tartan midi skirt

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Marine Serre patchwork tartan wrap skirt

Clueless Minis

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Red Valentino tartan miniskirt

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Charles Jeffrey Loverboy tartan pleated wool miniskirt

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Christopher Kane tartan mini kilt

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Thom Browne tartan-check wool miniskirt

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P.A.R.O.S.H. tartan-check pleated skirt

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Vivienne Westwood tartan-print kilt skirt