Variety of checkered trousers, their features, tips for choosing

Trousers most often act as an inconspicuous basis of the image. The leading role is played by blouses, bright accessories, jackets of an interesting cut. If you need to emphasize the legs, then you should pay attention to checkered trousers - a trend of several fashion seasons in a row. Women and men should definitely find out which models are relevant, what to wear them with and how to choose depending on the type of figure.

Peculiarities

The checkered print is always relevant: it attracts the eye, accentuates attention, stands out from the crowd, that is why checkered trousers are so popular and diverse. At the same time, there is a risk of getting an association with a school uniform or a boring official suit. The peculiarities of the model are such that the wrong color and shape of the cage can disrupt the proportions of the body. With careful selection of the right shade, type of print, you can achieve the exact opposite effect. Among the advantages that plaid pants are famous for, it is worth highlighting the following:

1. The imposingness that trousers give to the owner. The graphic pattern is very attractive, its classic types emphasize the representativeness of the owner.
2. The versatility of the print allows you to play with styles: depending on the selected partner items and accessories, bright everyday, strict business, playful frivolous, bold provocative images are created.
3. The great variability of the pattern leads to wide possibilities of use in different styles and the most unexpected combinations.
4. The right accent: women's checkered trousers will emphasize the length and slenderness of their owner's legs.
5. Visual correction of shapes: a properly chosen top, cut of trousers in combination with a checkered pattern balance, for example, the “inverted triangle” figure type, making it more feminine, and narrow hips a little more voluminous.

These advantages make women's plaid trousers an absolute favorite of many famous fashion houses. The cut is transformed, styles replace each other, but each season there is a collection that is enthusiastically received by the public. This year is no exception, delighting fans and admirers with several new items at once.

The downside of plaid pants is that they make you look fat.

Almost all types with this pattern add extra volume due to optical features. This does not mean that the item is taboo for girls with curves. The main thing is to choose the color, cut, and size of the cage. When choosing clothing items, it is necessary to take into account such features of trousers as incompatibility with other prints, colorful multi-colored elements.

Varieties

The checkered print has not lost its relevance since the middle of the century before last. Changing, adapting to new trends, the pattern successfully migrated from one piece of clothing to another. Fashionable checkered trousers are found in almost all collections this year.

Women's

Women's options for trousers, relevant in the current and upcoming seasons, are varied. It won't be difficult to choose the right style. The most popular models are:

1. Skinny. These trousers are distinguished by their maximum tightness. The legs are tapered, the fit can be low, medium, or high. The latter is especially relevant. The type of fit determines the selection of skinny for different body types. Tall, slender girls can afford any checkered model. Full women need to combine trousers with elongated jackets, blouses, and tunics. Short, thin girls should pay attention to the medium-rise model and wear it with high-heeled shoes.
2. Classic trousers with creases. This is a must-have element for creating a conservative business suit. They are distinguished by a straight cut along the entire length and a characteristic longitudinal fold. The model is traditionally complemented by internal (side or back) pockets. There are many variations of the style: with a high, medium, low rise, wide, tapered at the bottom, cropped. With the right selection of accessories and shoes, the trousers suit everyone.
3. Bananas. They are trousers that are flared at the hips and taper smoothly towards the ankles. The fit is usually high. The model will suit those with slender hips and heights above average, as it visually increases volume and shortens the legs. An ideal option for tall, thin women.
4. Cropped trousers. They end in the middle of the calf or two fingers from the ankle. The former are called "capris", the latter - 7/8. There are several model options: chinos (with a loose cut, tucks, side pockets), culottes (with a high waist, extremely wide legs), breeches (length just below the knee, straight or slightly tapered, but with a loose cut). Such trousers suit tall, slender women. Short girls should choose a length of 7/8, pumps (or sandals) with heels.
5. Flared. Loose-fitting trousers that can flare out from the knee, hip or waist. The last two options are relevant for the 2020 season. They successfully hide flaws: the high waist hides the belly, the evenly flared cut corrects curvy hips, allowing you to visually balance the triangle figure. Suitable for women of average height and tall. All other girls are allowed to wear these trousers with heeled or platform shoes.
6. Breeches. The model is borrowed from the military uniform wardrobe. The trousers are distinguished by a wide top, then there is a sharp narrowing of the legs on the calves with a tight fit. They suit tall girls, hide excessive thinness of the hips, X-shaped type of legs, narrow pelvis.

Each of the listed models is successfully combined with a checkered print. It adds charm, brightness, and originality. At the same time, the requirements for careful selection increase.

Men's

Depending on the color and configuration of the geometric pattern, trousers for the stronger sex with this pattern can become the basis of both a strictly business look and a youth-casual one. Such checkered trousers will suit men of different ages and statuses. Current models:

1. Classic. They have a traditional straight cut, an ironed arrow is complemented by a checkered pattern of a fairly large format. Muted colors are appropriate, the pattern is not bright and blurred. A practical two-color color scheme is used: shades of black, gray, brown.
2. Chinos. Cropped, slightly tapered trousers, a spectacular solution for a youth wardrobe. In combination with a small or medium-sized check, the model is a fashionable option for everyday life. It will suit both tall, slender and stockier men. The ideal stylish duo is black and white chinos in a small square and a strict dark coat of an elongated silhouette.
3. Skinny, joggers. These are fashionable tapered styles of men's trousers in 2020. Models with a small check in muted tones are appropriate in a business wardrobe. A provocative checkered or large monochrome pattern on loose joggers tapering to the ankles with sneakers and a plain bomber jacket or sweatshirt will create a bright sporty style. Tight-fitting skinny jeans in dark tones with a blazer or jacket are a successful everyday look.

When choosing a model, you need to remember that a large pattern of bright colors will suit thin, tall young men. Large men of a more mature age opt for discreet options. The compatibility of trousers depends not only on the style, but also on the material.

Materials

The check pattern looks good on fabrics that can hold their shape. Or the cut should fit the figure, but not stretch, otherwise the effect of a skewed pattern is created. Trousers with such a pattern are made from the following materials:

1. Cotton. It is an indispensable option for hot weather, applicable for women's and men's models. It holds its shape well, provides ventilation, is pleasant to wear on a summer day and a cool autumn evening: everything depends on the density and thickness of the fabric. Disadvantage of the material: the pattern wears off, with intensive use the trousers stretch out, and quite quickly acquire a worn look.
2. Linen. Summer models made of this material are beautiful, practical, the texture of the fabric successfully emphasizes the print. Natural linen looks decent, it is comfortable, hypoallergenic. Minus - things quickly wrinkle, and the print loses its geometry and presentability. The solution is to use blended fabrics and tight-fitting styles.
3. Knitwear. Used for sewing men's and women's joggers, loose pajama-style trousers. Ideal for summer, but large prints are unacceptable: knees quickly stretch, the fabric becomes skewed, and the pattern loses its appeal.
4. Silk. It is used to sew summer women's models of wide and loose cut. Natural fabric has good qualities: wear resistance, thermoregulation (silk items are equally comfortable in hot and cold weather). Natural material looks expensive, stylish, but does not hold its shape, and therefore is not the best for a cage. Only a small blurred print looks good on flowing fabric.
5. Chiffon. Trousers made of flowing material are incredibly feminine, you can create a romantic image with them. The cut should be loose, harem pants, skirt trousers, culottes are recommended. Too soft fabric does not hold its shape well and is translucent, and therefore the checkered print should be small and asymmetrical, giving a light haze, and not a clear geometric pattern.

For cold weather, trousers made of thick suiting material with the addition of wool are suitable: tweed, gabardine, cashmere, jersey. Due to the combination of natural and synthetic fibers, a practical, warm, wear-resistant material is obtained. Trousers made from these fabrics successfully replenish the wardrobes of both men and women. Among the disadvantages, one can note some prickliness due to the wool in the composition.

Colors

This year has been marked by experiments by fashion designers with color solutions of checkered print. Women's clothes delight with a variety of shades. The color range of the basic wardrobe, in addition to the usual gray, black, brown, is supplemented with dark blue, beige, mustard tones. Bright spring-summer collections amaze with their diversity: calm shades of green, lilac, violet coexist on the catwalks with provocative red, orange, pink. The trend of the summer season is cornflower blue check trousers. The design is usually two-color, but there are also three-color prints in pastel colors: blue, mint, peach with white or a complementary shade.

Men's trousers, in addition to the universal black and white checkered pattern, amaze the imagination with bold two-color variations: gray-red, yellow-orange, blue-green prints adorn ultra-fashionable chinos, skinny pants, and breeches. The basic wardrobe is complemented by beige, blue-violet, brown models of a classic straight or tapered cut.

Cell types

In addition to color and cut, the pattern affects the compatibility of things. Each type of checkered pattern has its own name and distinctive features. Knowing their characteristics will help you easily navigate the variety of fashion trends. The main types of checks used for women's clothing:

1. "Goose foot" is an ornament of squares with protruding lines resembling traces of webbed feet. It appeared in the 19th century, but was widely distributed thanks to the House of Chanel in the 40s of the last century. A larger variety of "goose foot", popular in France, England, Finland, is "pie-de-coul" or "dog's fang".
2. Pied de coq or hen's foot is a pattern similar to goose foot. It is easy to recognize: it is made up of diamonds with curled corners that connect them to neighboring cells. A small variety with a pattern size of no more than 1 cm is called pepita, in honor of the Spanish dancer de Oliva.
3. "Argyle" is a type of Scottish "tartan" that differs in the direction of the pattern: diamonds instead of squares. Traditional color combinations are red with burgundy and beige.
4. "Windsor check" (also known as "Prince of Wales"), like "argyle", was introduced by the infamous Edward VIII of Wales. It is distinguished by soft muted tones, which blurs the pattern. Squares are formed by the intersection of many thin stripes. Often used in classic suits.
5. "Madras" is an asymmetrical cage. The main difference is the combination of squares of different sizes and colors. Bright shades of blue, pink, orange, red are used.

The following types of checks can be seen on men's trousers:

1. "Tartan" is a traditional Scottish check, consisting of large squares framed by smaller ones formed by intersections of contrasting color lines. The most famous varieties are: "royal stewart" (red with burgundy and white), "black watch" (a small pattern of cornflower blue, dark green, black tones) and "burberry" (also light brown with white, red lines, "nova" pattern).
2. "Vichy" is a small pattern in a regular check. The characteristic feature is a two-color design, one tone is necessarily white (or its shades). The second name is "guinea".
3. "Checkerboard" is a traditional black and white pattern with offset squares of two colors.

The novelty of the season is a combination of the traditional correct Vichy check with polka dot and cherry prints. All the patterns described are boldly used in women's models. In relation to men's trousers, designers are more selective: Windsor check in a classic style, guinea (a type of Vichy in strict colors), checkered print, as well as Scottish argyle and black watch are applicable.

What to combine with

The pattern is quite complex, so you need to be careful when choosing companion items. The following recommendations will help you decide what to wear with checkered trousers:

1. The cage does not tolerate competition, and therefore the trousers are best combined with a top of a solid, calm color. A good solution is an exact repetition of one of the shades of the print.
2. Oversized sweaters and jumpers are prohibited, as the pattern will make you look fat: you need to balance the proportions with a tight-fitting top, blouse or fitted jacket.
3. If you are short, you should complement cropped women's plaid trousers with elegant high-heeled shoes.
4. A complex checkered print with an animal theme will not get along. You should not experiment with combining a top with a similar pattern and trousers. The exception is a two-piece suit made of the same fabric with exactly the same pattern and texture. Only a slight deviation in the color of the elements in the same range is acceptable.

Bold experiments by designers with combinations of items of different patterns should only be repeated with great caution. For example, a striped top element of an outfit will be appropriate with trousers of calm basic colors and design. The ideal companion for a shirt in a thin blue stripe is gray trousers in a "Windsor check".

Checkered trousers can be incorporated into a variety of styles. They look very harmonious in a business suit, and go well with the casual style. With such trousers, you can easily create a sporty or casual look.

Shoes are selected according to the cut with one condition: uniformity and simplicity of design are important. The color can be bright - blue, red, purple or calm, matched to the tone of the checkered pattern. A girl can wear laconic pumps with heels under straight narrow and spacious pants. Comfortable flat boots or ballet flats are suitable for a woman's everyday look. Fans of a sporty style can always add stylish sneakers to checkered pants.

A man will look good in loafers, oxfords or moccasins. The color should be chosen in accordance with the main tone of the print. For example, if the checks on the trousers are beige and chocolate-colored, then dark brown shoes will be just right. You can add suede shoes in a light blue tone to a blue or white print, and black shoes will suit a gray or dark purple pattern.

Accessories for a checkered print should not be pretentious and flashy, and there shouldn’t be a lot of them. If you want to add some color and expressiveness, one or two bright details will not hurt (purple shoes, a bag decorated with rivets, a large buckle on the belt). For women, modest jewelry, a large bracelet, beads or necklace, sunglasses are perfect. The image can be complemented with a bag of a laconic design. The color of the shoulder accessory can be chosen as neutral or classic (black, white, gray, brown), as well as bright red, purple, green. The size of the bag can also be different, from a miniature clutch or a small backpack to a voluminous shopper or travel bag.

Black or brown sunglasses will also be useful for a man, and you need to choose trousers, a wallet, a bag, a stylish belt or a tie to match the pattern. An original watch will help complete the look. For a classic or business style, it is better to choose dark colors of accessories (brown, black, gray). Casual or sports style can be complemented with a sports bag, backpack, scarf or other bright detail. Checkered trousers in a youth look go well with suspenders.

The choice of accessories for both women and men will depend not only on the print of the trousers, but also on the style of clothing in general.

Stylish images

With checkered trousers, you can create "looks" in different styles. It is enough to remember the principles of compatibility. Despite the peculiarities of the pattern, such trousers successfully adapt to different directions:

1. The basis of a sporty look for men will be joggers in a large checkered pattern in pastel colors. As a top, use tank tops, T-shirts, and sweatshirts with a hood without a print. As for shoes, plain white sneakers or trainers are suitable, as for outerwear - a sports jacket, bomber jacket, windbreaker. For women, to create a stylish look, checkered Afghans or riding breeches with high-laced sneakers and a plain sweatshirt are recommended.
2. Street style is represented by loose knitted trousers with large and medium checks in combination with stretched T-shirts and loafers. The main thing is not to forget about balance: the top should be plain.
3. In casual style, chinos, culottes, skinny jeans are appropriate in combination with blouses and shirts of a tight (in the first two options) or straight (in the last) cut. Men can afford tapered beige trousers in a small or checkered pattern with a leather jacket and moccasins.
4. In the office, women's and men's two-piece suits with a "Windsor check" or "tartan" ("Caledonia", "Glencheck") are appropriate. Girls are not limited in their choice to only classic trousers and a jacket. A good example of business style is black flared trousers from the hip with a tight blouse with a peplum in a small "vichy" or "argyle" square.
5. Urban chic is represented by chinos, culottes, flared and straight trousers of a basic pattern and color scheme. The image will be completed by an elongated strict jacket, coat, fitted or loose jacket. When choosing shoes, preference is given to shoes and monks, as well as ankle boots in cold weather. Men can complement brown chinos or tapered trousers with an arrow with a plain shirt of a bright color. A classic black coat and derby are the finishing touch.
6. For the grunge style, cropped skinnies or capris with a loose-fitting denim shirt are recommended. The loud check in this look can be appropriately combined with a provocative striped blouse or a top with small polka dots. You just need to remember about moderation in color and not overload the look with an abundance of accessories.

The designers have provided a wide field for experiments. You just need to not overdo it. The most important thing is that the trousers should fit perfectly.

Selection rules

A fashionable look with checkered trousers is available to everyone. The main condition is the appropriate style, pattern, color. Trousers are chosen depending on age, build, height. There are not many purely youth options. Almost every style and type of cage can be adapted to the stylish image of a mature person. However, it is worth following the general rules: the pattern should not be too large and bright. One of two options is appropriate: either muted tones, in which the large print format is not so striking, or the tones are richer, but the pattern is smaller, less noticeable. Mixing several shades looks too frivolous and frivolous, so it is better to choose calm two-color options. When choosing, you need to proceed from the type of figure:

• the pear-shaped figure will be adorned with tapered monochrome trousers in dark shades and cropped models (the emphasis shifts to slender calves and ankles);
• The hourglass figure is ideally emphasized by a two-piece suit with a fitted silhouette and a small, discreet print (vichy, pepita);
• a thin, tall figure can be highlighted with voluminous flares from the hip, for example, a large pattern that gives an appetizing shape;
• "inverted triangle" will balance out the breeches;
• A rectangular figure can be balanced with high-waisted trousers with a small print.

The cage makes a short stature even more down-to-earth, so short girls will suit shortened ankle-length trousers with a high waist, complemented by heeled shoes. The crease and tapered cut visually stretch the figure.

Short men should pay attention to models with small and medium smoky patterns. A two-tone check pattern is suitable for a business suit (the recommended colors are gray, black, white, brown, blue, light blue), the cut of the trousers should be classic straight or slightly tapered. Narrow skinny pants with a contrasting print or breeches are appropriate in a youth informal style. Men's wool trousers are suitable for going out. Cotton or knitted trousers with a bright Scottish check can be worn at home (pajama, cargo, Afghani). Cropped men's checkered trousers look very stylish, but you should remember that they can visually reduce your height. Chinos will emphasize an ideal, athletic figure, masculinity, and muscularity.

Since the checkered print adds extra volume, the choice of trousers for plump women should be especially careful. Large, multi-colored patterns are excluded. A successful cut is straight at the top and tapered at the bottom. Massive hips can be neutralized by an elongated fitted top. You can balance the figure with a suitable single-color twinset or a cardigan with a belt in dark tones. Multi-colored prints with a large checkered pattern make you look much fatter, so they are excluded along with wide, loose styles.

The style of the image also dictates certain requirements for the pattern of trousers. A small print (wolf's fang, Windsor check) in calm shades will suit a business wardrobe; black and white colors and blurred outlines look good. For every day, you can choose a large check in a bright color; if it is a sports style, then checkered trousers can have stripes. The pattern of medium sizes is universal and will be appropriate in any style.

Popular brands

The Burberry brand has created and patented its own eponymous print based on "tartan". Traditionally, this company sets the tone with its checkered collection. The new season sees a return to the classic "nova" pattern in the Vintage check clothing line. The line is replete with cropped straight-cut models in various color schemes: beige and black, red, purple, blue. For men, the brand offers tapered trousers with an arrow and basic straight-cut options.

Calvin Klein filled the catwalk with outrageous models of trousers in a checkered pattern with stripes. Original two-tone classic versions combine a restrained "Windsor check" and an unusual solution: the upper light part of the trousers flows into the dark legs in a smooth wave. GUESS offers fashionistas cropped and full-length banana trousers. Their collections are dominated by a small check and basic colors: black and gray, beige, blue and gray. Emerald green is also found. In the women's line, tapered gray trousers in medium and small checks stand out, as well as cropped ones with a corset waist.

Levall distinguished itself with feminine wide trousers made of flowing fabrics with a tiny pattern, unlike Mango, which chose a large check in basic colors and medium bright shades as its main print. Mexx relied on red trousers, a classic cut and huge patterns of thin light lines on a dark background. And Mia-mia - on a magnificent diamond print with oriental-style curls and soft flowing fabrics. Max Mara is not limited to one type of pattern, color or cut. In the brand's collection, you can find both large and medium "tartan" in red-black, light, blue shades, as well as an original pseudo "pue de coq": instead of a recognizable "chicken foot", the designers placed elephants on the fabric. From a distance, you can't tell them apart from an ordinary checkered print.

Among the presented models, every fashionista and fashionista will find trousers to suit themselves. Restrained classics or outrageous youthful ones – the new collections of this year have options for all occasions. The rules and principles of compatibility of these complex, original and beautiful things will come in handy when choosing your ideal pair.

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