5 Ways to Wear a Plaid Skirt for Fall and Winter

published 31 October 2024

When sweater weather comes around, it's easy to get into a groove, but wearing cozy knits and denim on repeat can soon turn into a fall fashion rut. Fortunately, there's no shortage of inspiration available on Instagram, whether you follow singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello or style stars from around the globe.

Recently, Carpenter shared a photo in a simple but chic ensemble made of a mock-neck sweater and plaid skirt. We've also spotted this outfit on Cabello and several of our favorite fashionable French women, which is just the extra nudge we needed to give it a go.

While we get ready to send our sweaters out to the dry cleaner, join us in shopping an array of mock-neck tops and plaid skirts to wear for the rest of the season. Style the look with boots and tights as it gets colder, and feel free to throw on a leather jacket.

Plaid Skirts on Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello

Sabrina Carpenter wears a black turtleneck tank top with a plaid skirt.

Camila Cabello wears a plaid miniskirt with black loafers in Paris.

On Camila Cabello: Miu Miu outfit

Plaid Skirts on Parisian Influencers

Anne wears a plaid skirt with blue button down shirt.

Tamara Mory wears a plaid skirt with knee high boots and a beige sweater.

Melodie Banfield wears a plaid skirt with a collared cardigan sweater.

Re-Create Sabrina Carpenter's Outfit

Gap

Modern Mockneck Tank Top

Gap's Modern tank collection is always a perfect fit.

Everlane

The Form Mock-Neck Tank

Stretchier fabrics are easier to tuck in if that's more your style.

Madewell

Merino Wool-Silk Sweater Tank

It's a simple style, but it's undeniably chic.

MANGO

Checkered Skirt With Double Belt

We love the double-belt closure.

j.crew

Gwen Knee-Length Layered Slip Skirt in Tartan Crinkle Chiffon

An unexpected gauzy material makes this plaid skirt party ready.

Gap

Plaid Wrap Mini Skirt

It comes in red and black too.

Madewell

Wool Button-Front Mini Skirt

I love everything about this outfit.

H&M

Mini Skirt

This version checks all the boxes.

Mango

Pleated Check Skirt

It's giving school uniform vibes in the best way.

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Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously at Who What Wear as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.