A cage you can't escape from

Finding a more universal pattern for clothing than “check” is quite difficult. For many years, shirts, skirts, dresses, trousers and outerwear decorated with geometric prints have been included in the “top of necessary things in the wardrobe”, then again they fall out of it.

Some consider the checkered pattern a classic and complement their office look with similar things, while others still haven’t acquired a houndstooth shirt. The latter urgently need to correct their mistake, since the cage and all its types have become a real trend of the current season.

Features of the “cage” pattern

Checkered clothing only at first glance seems simple, easily combined with other wardrobe items and suitable for all body types. In fact, when it comes to combinations, many fashionistas find themselves in a difficult situation because finding a suitable pair for a “cage” is quite difficult.

There are several basic rules for choosing clothes with a similar print that must be taken into account:

1. Those who want to correct their figure using a pattern on clothing need to know that a straight and large check adds volume. Small and oblique, on the contrary, they make you look slimmer and taller.
2. The cage does not like combinations with other patterns or prints. For a bright top, you need to choose a plain bottom and vice versa.
3. It is very difficult to successfully combine two different types of prints in one image. If, having put on a top and bottom with a geometric pattern, you have doubts about their combination, it is better to change clothes.
4. The lines on a checkered dress should not diverge at the waist. This pattern will definitely add a few extra pounds.
5. Those with small breasts will like the fact that shirts and blouses with a checkered print can visually increase the volume in the “right area”. Models with patch pockets on the chest look especially impressive.

Types of checkered patterns

Those who do not understand the names of checkered print will be interested in familiarizing themselves with its most popular types:

Plaid

Most modern tartan patterns are called tartan. It can also be called “tartan” in another way. The pattern became famous thanks to Scottish kilts, which have not lost their popularity in the modern world. Previously, each of the Scottish clans themselves came up with a pattern and selected colors for the kilt. Most often, blue, brown and black colors were used in the color composition. Today, the tartan pattern has changed slightly and is divided into groups, of which the “classic Scottish pattern” is especially popular.

Vichy

The Vichy print comes from France, where during the period of gaining popularity it looked like stripes rather than checks.Over time, factories in the city of Vichy began to weave fabrics not only with stripes, but also with checks, which later completely replaced the former. The Vichy check, which looks like intersecting colored stripes on a plain canvas, gained particular popularity in the early 60s and to this day it does not lose its relevance.

Goose foot

The original variation of the houndstooth print was invented in Scotland as a type of non-clan tartan for shepherds. The pattern got its name due to its external resemblance to a goose foot, extended at an unusual angle. In the modern world, houndstooth is often referred to as a “pixel pattern” and is confused with the less popular “dogtooth” checkered pattern.

Windsor

Windsor check is a type of tartan consisting of squares and rectangles intersecting in a houndstooth pattern. It was brought into fashion by one of the Princes of Wales, who loved to wear clothes with both a simple and elegant pattern in a non-ceremonial setting.

Madras

Madras check is a pattern consisting of many multi-colored squares, perfect for decorating light summer clothes. The rainbow Madras pattern often appears in the collections of fashion designers and couturiers and becomes a leading trend for the spring-autumn seasons.

“Must-have” checkered items in the wardrobe

Every girl who considers herself a real fashionista, in order not to fall out of the trend this season, needs to purchase:

1. Checkered skirt. It doesn’t matter which model of plaid skirt will complement an office or everyday look. The main thing is that such an addition will be appropriate, convenient and extremely stylish.
2. Checkered shirt. A shirt with a geometric print is attractive because it can be chosen to suit any body type.In addition, shirts go well with both shorts and skirts or trousers. Checkered shirts look especially good with jeans and cowboy boots.
3. Dress with Scottish print. Shirt dresses or robes look good both on the beach and at a noisy party. The main thing is to choose the right accessories and place accents. Models made from denser and more textured fabrics can take pride of place in the demi-season and winter wardrobe.

As for outerwear, a coat in a large colored or black and white check is always appropriate. In the cold season, such a bright “top” will help you stand out, but will not come as a shock to others.