Quiet checks (or plaids) are smaller in scale, neutral in colour, and low in contrast. Loud checks are the opposite. Some checks are as quiet as a mouse. So much so that you can barely see that they’re patterned. Those we call false plains.
Onto some outfit inspiration.
1. Jacket
A pair of dark blue pleated wide leg jeans is paired with a short greyed-brown turtleneck. A short jacket in a quiet brown and blue check tops the pairing. White sneakers add a sporty touch. The short sweater and jacket works particularly well with the long wide bottoms, to my eye. Add a bag that matches the palette.
2. Skirt
A dark brown and cream box pleated A-line skirt in a quiet windowpane check is paired with a dark brown sweater. An oversized and short boxy aviator jacket is the trendy topper of choice. Black socks worn with black loafers create a pseudo boot-effect, and match the black jacket. Add a black or earth-toned bag.
3. Trousers
A pair of wide grey and black checked pants are combined with a black top. The check is as quiet as a mouse! You can barely see it’s patterned. Two toppers are layered over the pairing for warmth and an interesting effect. A longer black quilted vest is worn under a shorter chocolate brown leather jacket with furry black collar. Chunky black boots bookend the black hair of the model and match the black in the outfit. Add a brown or black bag.
Here are outfits with lighter brown quiet checked pants.
4. Coat
Last, here’s a quiet check worn in a louder way by remixing it with a bold pattern. A teal and brown geometrically pattered belted dress is combined a with quiet checked coat in the same colours. I like that the coat and dress are similar lengths, although that’s not essential. Teal high heeled Mary Janes match the teal in the patterns. Feel free to wear lower heels or flats. I see tall boots work well here too. Add jewellery, bag, eyewear and watch as desired.
