Alexander McQueen Houndstooth Dress

This fall many designers take the classic houndstooth pattern and make it modern. Here are our top 5 picks for the best use of oversized houndstooth:

The Alexander McQueen houndstooth dress is amazing.  The silhouette is ultrafeminine and the houndstooth pattern varies in size to give your curves extra oomph while slimming your waist.  The high ruffled tie collar and ultrafine merino wool fabric keep the dress winter appropriate while the sleeveless design lets you show some skin. It is a little out of my price range at over $1500, but if you can afford it the dress is definitely money well spent.

Jessica Simpson dress

This Jessica Simpson houndstooth dress is a steal at $118.  Paired with black tights and a pair of red cut-out booties or sandals, you’ll look like you spent a whole lot more.

From left, Michael Kors, Via Spiga and Hilary Radley

Houndstooth is a classic pattern for coats and these three styles make it modern.  This Michael Kors houndstooth coat is less than $200 at Zappos.com.  The Via Spiga Carso coat, $150, and the Hilary Radley houndstooth coat, $300, are both on sale at Bluefly.