On the other end of the style spectrum from preppy plaids, graphic checkered prints, aka windowpane prints, have a fresh, modern look, especially in crisp black and white. Paired with new silhouettes (like extra wide leg pants, wrap skirts, drop waist dresses, collarless coats, and boxy sweaters) and fresh proportions (oversized sweaters and midi skirts, crop tops over long blouses over mini skirts, tunics and trousers, skirts over pants),  the clean, structured pattern gains instant cool-girl cred.

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