Move over summer stripes, there’s a new It pattern for the season: plaid. If you loved the silk scarf around-the-waist trend this summer, consider the plaid shirt tied around your waist as your autumnal re-interpretation. Our favorite trick is pairing a plaid dress with a leather bomber jacket, a complementary plaid flannel tied around the waist (duh! ), or with tall boots for a proper fall look. SkirtsEdward Berthelot // Getty ImagesFor fall, knee-length and midi-length skirts are the way to go with plaid.