Daily Obsession: Houndstooth

You’ve come a long way, baby: originating from the lowlands of Scotland nearly a century ago, houndstooth is perfect for infusing any outfit with a little preppy geometry.

$100 and Under

Fluxus’ Alligator Tunic combines a classic print with an avant-garde silhouette.
$62 (orig. $88)

Add a layer while keeping it funky fresh in Topshop’s Dogtooth Print Tights. $20

Brown houndstooth insets play beautifully off rich yellow leather in Poetic Licence’s Backlash Booties. $98

The Mid-Rangers

Preppy goes disco in French Connection’s Fast Dazzi Sequin Skirt. $101.99 (orig. $198)

A mini houndstooth print, puffed sleeves and ruched waistband lend girly appeal to Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony’s Sophie Dress. $225.50 (orig. $410)

This Love Moschino cardigan is the perfect recipe for nouveau preppy style: houndstooth with a grandpa shape and built-in sweater pin. $232

The Spendy Picks

With its intensely precise paneling details and structure, Pringle of Scotland’s Houndstooth Cardi is sheer perfection. $1399

Marc Jacobs’ Little Stam Bag proves that very good things can come in small packages. $745 (orig. $1055)

Chock full of old school glamor, Rosa Cha’s Deep V Swimsuit offers a re-imagined houndstooth pattern and gold chain “belt.” $288 (orig. $430)