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Style 24-7: Hot Hostess

Refreshingly chic plaid dresses to wear while hosting this holiday season.

By Celia L. Smith · November 26, 2013October 27, 2020
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Pretty In Plaid

A body-con silhouette can transform traditional tartan plaid into a sexy print.

Printed jersey dress, McQ Alexander McQueen, $420, netaporter.com.

02
Pretty In Plaid

Wool plaid dress, Alice + Olivia, $727, mytheresa.com.

03
Pretty In Plaid

This shift shape allows for wiggle room while serving your guests.

Shift dress, Mango, $80, mango.com.

04
Pretty In Plaid

Fresh design and a clean color palette takes plaid to a chicer level.

Draped wool-blend dress, Lanvin, price available upon request, netaporter.com.

05
Pretty In Plaid

Heavy metal accents like zippers and studs toughen-up tartan pieces.

Checked dress with zips, Zara, $119, zara.com.

06
Pretty In Plaid

“Annabelle” cross front dress, Timo Weiland, $552, modaoperandi.com.

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Pretty In Plaid

Colorblocked pencil dress, Dorothy Perkins, $39, dorothyperkins.com.

08
Pretty In Plaid

This cozy boyfriend style plaid is perfect with pumps and a skinny belt for relaxing at home.

Flannel long sleeved dress, Uniqlo, $40, uniqlo.com.

09
Pretty In Plaid

Checked shift dress, Zara, $60, zara.com.

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Pretty In Plaid

Fit-and-flare, Miss Patina, $95, modcloth.com.

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Pretty In Plaid

Play with plaid by mixing in fun motifs and prints.

“Halton” draped printed cotton dress, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, $680, netaporter.com.

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Pretty In Plaid

Ease into plaid with solid colorblocks.

Multi-color plaid houndstooth dress, Martin Grant, $272, modewalk.com.

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Pretty In Plaid

Sheer applique dress, 3.1 Philip Lim, $297, lagarconne.com.

14
Pretty In Plaid

Size matters! Plaid proportioned on the right areas of the body will enhance, not hurt your frame.

Belted plaid wool dress, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $160, theoutnet.com.

15
Pretty In Plaid

Plaid placement and direction is also key! Lines that move inward versus straight up-and-down add curves to your figure.

Fit-and-flare dress, Dorothy Perkins, $35, dorothyperkins.com.

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