Make a statement with this bold Zara cape that can be thrown over any and every outfit you sport this season, from your go-to office ensemble to your holiday cocktail dress.

To avoid the Hot Topic-teen or kilt-gone-awry look, when choosing a plaid skirt, pick a slim pencil silhouette. Look for plaid in unexpected color palettes -- Marissa Webb's exclusive plaid print and vibrant mix of pinks and greens gives the skirt some legs.

Not a fan of all the holiday glitz and glam? These plaid, pointed-toe pumps by Alice + Olivia are the perfect accessories to make a blasé LBD festive and party ready in a snap.

A small patch of traditional vintage tartan is the perfect complement to this polished Cambridge Satchel which, as its name suggests, is fit for the uni's storied halls.

Forget dress code violations. Pair this thigh-skimming plaid mini-dress by Junya Watanabe with ankle booties or over-the-knee boots for a sexy evening ensemble.