Working the TrendPlaid is a perennial favorite. To keep it looking fresh and new, designers are playing with the pattern.Work plaids to create a more optical illusion effect. For a younger customer, this adds just the right edge - without being too over the top.For more conservative consumer, use oversized plaids in blanket-inspired outwear.Plaid tafetta is always a winner - especially for holidays.This year, work it in blouses that can be paired with classic black skirts or trousers.Plaids will play a key role in knitwear. Work them in matching tops and skirts for a look that’s smart but also very comfortable.Accessories can get new look by plaid into handbags and shoppers.A classic and well loved pattern gets a modern make-over.