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Olive green and cranberry plaid make the perfect fall pairing. Summer has stripes, spring has florals, and winter lays claim to Fair Isle prints—but plaid is one pattern that is undeniably fall-coded.

While we refer to the colder months as "plaid season" thanks to the warm and homey atmosphere it creates (and the fact that it pairs so well with a crackling fireplace), it is a wonderful and stunning ...