If you know anything about Olivia Rodrigo's style, you're probably aware that she loves polka-dot dresses. In fact, they're kind of her signature style at this point. The polka-dot trend is a classic, but the print is more of a summer look. With fall on the horizon, in-the-know people such as Rodrigo are ready to swap it for a more autumn-friendly print trend. That trend is plaid—specifically plaid dresses, which is what Rodrigo wore while walking in Los Angeles with Louis Partridge.
We've been covering the return of plaid for months, as it first came to light on the spring/summer 2025 runways. It should come as no surprise that plaid had completely infiltrated the runways by the time the fall/winter 2025 fashion weeks came around. Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren, and Kallmeyer are just a few of the brands embracing checks, and Rodrigo's plaid minidress (which she paired with ballet flats in true Olivia Rodrigo fashion) is the perfect way to ease into fall while it's still hot out.
Keep scrolling to follow Rodrigo's lead and shop chic plaid dresses to start wearing now.
On Olivia Rodrigo: Anonymous Copenhagen Rhina Flats in Coffee Brown ($290)
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