Checking All The Right Boxes

These enduring prints are sure to give any wardrobe a boost.

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"Dior"
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CHECKS

Pattern-play novices: Reach for checks in black and white as they’ll go with everything you already own.
 
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Cotton shirt dress, $49.95, H&M 

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Acetate sunglasses, $63.90, Charles & Keith
 
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Roseau top-handle bag M, $770, Longchamp 

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Jersey leggings, $283, Norma Kamali at Net-a-porter 

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Leather coat, Cos
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Furla Code heels, Furla
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Lyocell shirt, $268, Mother of Pearl at Net-a-porter 

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"Lacoste"

GINGHAM

Whether you opt for safe and classic or bold and cheery, this youthful print always gives a mood-lifting effect.
 
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Cotton handkerchief, $4.90, Muji 

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BA-110TM-7A resin watch, $189, Baby-G
 
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Nano cap leather bag, $440, JW Anderson at Matchesfashion 

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Polyester cropped top, $39.90, Zara
 
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Polyester trousers, $59.90, Zara 

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Polyblend dress, $99.90, Topshop at Zalora
 
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"Dior"

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Holly small bag, Tod’s 

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Heeled slingbacks, $76.99, London Rag at Zalora 

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HOUNDSTOOTH

A perfect blend of serious yet stylish, this is your go-to for a smooth transition from boardroom meetings to intimate parties.
 
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Yza wool bag, Sandro 

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Acetate sunglasses, Saint Laurent at Net-a-porter 

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Viscose cardigan, Sandro 

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Acrylic belted miniskirt, $59.90, Mango
 
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Greytralize stainless steel watch, $261, Swatch 

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Polyester culottes, $59.90, Mango 

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Insider leather pumps, $1,620, Louis Vuitton 

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"Stella McCartney"

WINDOWPANE

Perpendicular panels exude grown-up chic, and can easily be mixed and matched with dots, stripes, or even paisleys and florals.
 
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Polyester blouse, $39.95, H&M 

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Wool blazer, Gabriela Hearst at Net-a-porter 

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Polyester scarf, $24.90, Zara 

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Cotton dress, $59.90, Mango at Zalora
 
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Peekaboo Iconic medium leather bag, Fendi
 
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Leather pumps, $99.90, Societe at BHG 

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Stud earrings, $129, Pandora 

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