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Fur real
This faux shearling-trimmed corduroy jacket gets an update with a brick red hue that’s totally trendy for fall. Rock it with a pair of brown boots and rolled jeans.
Corduroy Jacket With Faux Shearling, $35, forever21.com
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Hiker’s choice
These shorts were made for hikin’! A comfy pair of houndstooth patterned shorts will take you far this season—perfect with a tucked-in flannel and lace-up boots.
Houndstooth Pattern Shorts With Belt, $19, forever21.com
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Hit the trail
These brown vegan leather ankle boots look just as perfect on the trail as they do on the runway. Pair these cool kicks with something short, like plaid mini and an oversized sweater.
Qupid Reactor 01 Brown Belted Ankle Boots, $43, lulus.com
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Scarf stories
Too much pattern? Go for a huge cozy scarf you can wrap a million ways. Try wearing it with something bright, like a red plaid dress!
Cabin of the Woodlands Scarf, $22, urbanog.com
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Tartan is tops
Mad for plaid? Backpack your way outside with a leather jacket and jean shorts!Mossimo Supply Co. Plaid Backpack, $17, target.com
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Tank you very much
Really, can you have too much plaid? Rock this cute tank with a black blazer and skinnies. Major jewelry makes it glam.
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Flirty flannel
You can never go wrong with a plaid button down. A quick knot gives it a girl-ified shape. Sweet!
Thank You Prairie Much Top, $35, modcloth.com
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Trailblazer's tote
This satchel bag is perfect for everything from lugging your school books to toting your fishing supplies--in the most stylish way, of course! A sweet A-line plaid frock makes this shine.
Safari Journey Bag, $46, urbanog.com
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Cozy in the cabin
A faux fur-trimmed sweater is both stylish and über comfy. Add a skinny belt to highlight your waist. You’re ready to hit the woods, er, town.
Cardigan, $35, hm.com
POSTED IN Fashion, trend, shoes, accessories, fall, bags, jacket, comfortable, sweater, In the mag, Oct/Nov 2012