Less clueless and more clued in, this season's plaid jackets are an elegant addition to any well-dressed woman's closet.

The plaid pattern tells an endless story that both conservative traditionalists and non-conformists defying norms can love.

Starr is a News Writer for InStyle. She has worked in pop culture and entertainment since 2017 and has been with InStyle since 2024. While on the way to her Broadway production, Our Town, on ...