Checks are back and Clueless fans are rejoicing. Cher wannabes, fashionistas, lawyers and hipsters unite as checks resurges onto the runways. Checks + spring is a surprising combo, but it is actually the perfect transition pattern to get you from Winter to Spring. If you live in a place like Chicago, you’re bound to have some bipolar weather over the course of the next few months. 60 degree days followed by 30 degree temp drops. I know we are all dying to bust out the floral prints + sleeveless tops, but we are going to have to battle through for a little longer. Checked blazers, skirts and pants are SO versatile and the ideal items to style countless ways as you transition your wardrobe.

I got THIS skirt at Zara a couple weeks ago and have already worn it a bunch of times. The first time I wore it, the weather was super cold and I wore tights + a huge chunky sweater and jacket. Since the weather has mellowed out, I’ve ditched the tights and dressed it up for night + events and down for more casual wear.

1

Girl’s night out

leather jacket + sock booties + cami

2

Cute + cozy on chillier days

chunky knit sweater + combat boots

3

Super casual + sporty

high top converse + hoodie + leather jacket

 

Here are three other checked items I am dying over right now! I had to buy the dress, because HOW CUTE?! Here is how I could style each item to get as much wear out of them as possible.

 

CHECK DRESS

1

with a long sleeved white shirt + combat boots

2

with a jean jacket + sneakers

3

sleeveless + a skinny belt + sandals

 

 

BLAZER

1

with a turtleneck + hat + skinny jeans + boots

2

with a hoody + leggings + sneakers

3

with a white t + shorts + booties

 

 

CHECKED PANTS

1

with a knit sweater + sock booties

2

logo t + booties

3

cami tank + sandals