Houndstooth is going to be big this season. It is no surprise that it is going to be popular since the black and white or monochrome trend is a fashion favourite. Over the past few weeks many celebs from Sonam Kapoor to Kim Kardashian, Sonakshi Sinha, and Gossip Girl Leighton Meester have been spotted wearing the houndstooth checks.
What is houndsooth?
Houndstooth is a classic Scottish textile pattern. Also called hounds tooth check or hound’s tooth. The fabric has a textile pattern with broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, it is often black and white in colour, although other colours are also used.
Why do I need houndstooth in my wardrobe?
- It’s Classic. Houndstooth is a classic menswear print which was made famous as women’s wear by Chanel in the sixties. The pattern has been around for decades in its classic black and white avatar but now it’s trending in many combinations like neons with white or black.
- Houndstooth is great for office wear and a Houndstooth jacket over your formals can add a touch of glamour to the boring formals you usually wear to work. Plus this print looks formal so you can get away with a bit of neon too!
- Houndstooth is extremely affordable, from flea markets to local stores to high-end brands it is available everywhere.
- The best part about this print is that it is very adaptive. You can wear a single piece in many ways by combining it with different elements.
How to wear the trend
From masculine styling to minis dresses, from large and bold prints to small and subtle Houndstooth, this intricate pattern has surely become the hottest trend to rock. Designers and high end brands like Tommy Hilfiger are using houndstoth is different manner, sometimes so subtle like a lining on the neck and at times loud and vibrant. So wearing this old school old-school textile print is super easy.
To start look for the search for traditional Houndstooth patterns in a scarf and create a preppy look. If you do not want to spend take a trip to your flea market. If the scarf makes you comfortable, go for other items.
Accessorising with Houndstooth is easiest as you can subtly use it in your present wardrobe. A scarf here, a bow there and you will be sporting the latest trend. Our pick? Nice chunky pair of Houndstooth printed shoes, a clutch and a bow clip!
If you’d rather keep it fresh and feminine buy a coat for this winter season and sport in a multitude of ways with a bright dress, monochrome pants and shirt, neon miniskirt, denim overalls, the options are endless.
Feeling bold? Try a Houndstooth manicure!
Houndstooth is not difficult to sport in fact, it is perfect for formal office wear and can easily help you compile a fashionable formal look in no time. Plus, it gives you a chance to experiment and still look chic at work!
