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The checkered Franklin sweater from WILLS LIFESTYLE. `3,999
Checkered fun It’s no surprise that when a trend becomes popular for women, it spills over to menswear as well. The check or plaid or tartan was visible in menswear collections across global runways. A penchant for colour and print in menswear becomes much more popular and acceptable in Fall 2013, with the return of a louder plaid. After extolling the dark patterns we call shadow plaids, there was a palpable shift to the louder Prince of Wales plaids. It’s easy to pull off this one if you pair it with a quieter shirt and tie. If you don’t embrace the plaid or patterned tie this season, you’ll be sorely dreary. The plaid or checker print might be the boldest colour palette greeting this season. Plaid, flannel shirts will become a basic in men’s wardrobes. They can be worn over long-sleeved thermal shirts for an easy-to-wear day look. To bring the checks into more professional or evening wear, simply wear a crisp button-down in plaid. Thumb rule of checks: avoid pairing your plaid with plaid. Make one piece the star of your outfit and let it speak for itself. Be willing to experiment with colours when it comes to going the plaid way. Get checks that are a mix of colours like yellow and green, blue and orange and other such bright hues.
The must-have plaid shirt. TOMMY HILFIGER. `3,999
Suede belt. ZARA. `2,190
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Checks in all colours can suit a man. Be brave.
Check print clutch bag. ZARA. `2,790
Valentino brought the plaid out in suits
Bold, quaint and quintessential English, the checks takes a huge bow.
Sleeveless puffedup jacket. TOMMY HILFIGER. `8,999
Checked trousers with suspenders. ZARA. `3,990
Brown shoes. ALDO. Price on request