Classic suiting patterns in houndstooth, plaids and checks are a natural fit for any office wardrobe. But they don't need to feel stuffy — just mix structured tailoring on your jacket or blazer with a pair of relaxed trousers or a pleated skirt.
If you're ready to immerse yourself in all things plaid, take a scroll through our gallery of 17 workwear-friendly checked pieces.
Flannel Check Long Sleeve Plaid Shirt, $30, uniqlo.ca.
Sloan-Fit Plaid Zip-Pocket Pant, $124, bananarepublic.ca.
Siren Bootie, $167, nordstrom.com.
L&L Plaid Dress Long Sleeve, $70, additionelle.com.
Andrea Coat, $248, levi.com.
Contemporary Plaid Shirt, $34, forever21.com.
Plaid Roll-Up Sleeve Blouse, $34, joefresh.com.
Plaid Knit Flounce Dress, $80, loft.com.
Plaid Blouse, $60, shop.mango.com.
Starella Coat, $498, clubmonaco.com.
Cowl Neck Plaid Top, $40, reitmans.com.
Bonita Blanket Scarf, $48, roots.com.
Plaid Pencil Pull-on Skirt, $70, rw-co.com.
Check Crop Trousers, $120, shop.mango.com.
Blue Plaid Print Tie Waist Faux Wrap Dress, $65, torrid.com.
Cooperative Asymmetrical Plaid Dress, $74, urbanoutfitters.com.
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