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Houndstooth in The New York Times

October 2, 2011 by WendyB

Back in July, I admired the mix of glen plaid and houndstooth filling the windows at Ferragamo’s 5th Avenue store, especially because I already own a similar look. My pieces are glen plaid, rather than houndstooth, but they have the right vibe.

My photo of the Ferragamo window. Click for original post.

Wearing my Versace pants from 2003/2004 in February this year. Click for original post.

By August, Lady Gaga was sporting the Ferragamo houndstooth look.

Click for photo source.

And this Thursday, the trend was covered by the New York Times.

Click to enlarge.

I was pondering the sunglasses when I remembered that I already have vintage checked sunglasses. Again, not houndstooth, but black and white is black and white, as far as I’m concerned. Maybe I’ll try them with my plaid Versace dress.

I walked by the Ferragamo store last week and noticed that the windows had been changed. Only one piece of houndstooth was in the window. Personally, I would have left the houndstooth display up there longer to take advantage of all the interest.

Will you be wearing houndstooth or black-and-white plaid this fall? If you do, send a picture of yourself to me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com.

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  1. Ioana Liliana says

    October 2, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Very cool!

  2. The Style Crone says

    October 2, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Harmonic convergence! Will be sending a photo your way. Who knew. Black and white, plaid and houndstooth appear to be on the scene.

  3. Patti @ NotDeadYet Style says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Sent you one. I want to see my picture on the cover of the . . . Rolling Stone?

    • WendyB says

      October 2, 2011 at 1:07 pm

      Awesome, thanks!

  4. Franca says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Sent you some. It made me realise I don’t wear my houndstooth skirt nearly often enough!

    • WendyB says

      October 2, 2011 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks!

  5. Madeleine Gallay says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    it’s interesting that fashion has become about style, not newness, not la mode

    houndstooth and plaids are so comfortable and familiar

    freshened up as you wore it

    just pretty

  6. déjà pseu says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    I love a good Glen…plaid or scotch.

  7. mystyle says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Hi my dear-yes I agree, black and white as houndstooth or otherwise is a great look anyway, I will keep my eyes peeled for a suitable piece!

    • WendyB says

      October 2, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      If you don’t find something for 99p, I’ll be shocked!

  8. SACRAMENTO says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    You look fantastic, wowwwwwwwwww what a figure!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXX

  9. Katie says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Houndstooth will forever be my favorite pattern. Always gorgeous! 🙂

    Your pants? Amazing.

    Off to email you a houndstooth look right now!

  10. materfamilias says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    So wish I could find pics of my favourite outfit from v. early 70s: got my Mom to make for me a maxi shirt-dress out of two-tone purple houndstooth(mid-size checks) jersey; slimmish pants in the dark purple; hotpants (with optional button-on bib and straps) in the mauve. Generally wore the dress partially buttoned with wide (soft leather) cummerbund at waist. Wore it to London in ’71, felt very Carnaby Street for a provincial West Coast girl!

    And if I could find the perfect houndstooth jacket right now, I’d snap it up in honour of that memory. Thanks for this post!

  11. Iris says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I’m so excited houndstooth is becoming a thing again – that means I get to find more items in stores! I’ve been obsessed with the pattern for years and have a LOT of houndstooth items – so yes, I’ll definitely be wearing them! Sent you a couple of pictures. 🙂

  12. Rosie says

    October 2, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Well, that’s it! I really do have to do something with the black and white houndstooth skirt alteration I completely messed up years ago. I’ll send you a photo when I wear it 🙂

  13. Marissa says

    October 2, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I don’t actually own any houndstooth, but I may have to jump on board! I’ll skip the Lady Gaga head-to-toe look, though, and go for a perfect-fitting pair of trousers like yours.

  14. Megan Mae says

    October 2, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Oooh, I’ve tried to jump on the houndstooth bandwagon, but it never seemed like it was my thing. I do have a pair of black and white plaid pants. If it stays cool, I’ll pull ’em out for you, Wendy!

  15. Eli says

    October 2, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Ah I remember looking at my mom’s closet when I was little and petting her houndstooth jacket (dont ask me why). I actually REALLY like the matchy matchy look of it too…wonder if I can thrift myself a suit….

  16. Pam @over50feeling40 says

    October 2, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I do not have any houndstooth, but I really like it. I do have the Glen Plaid…if I break down and buy some houndstooth, I will send a picture your way. I really like the windown display and agree with you that it should have been left up!

  17. stacy says

    October 3, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Houndstooth reminds me of the 80’s.
    I love it!

  18. Susan Tiner says

    October 3, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I made myself some checked bell bottoms in the 1960s, had no idea I was ahead of my time :).

    Those vintage checked sunglasses are adorable

  19. That's Not My Age says

    October 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Your pants look fab. I had an old vintage sixties houndstooth jacket that would’ve been perfect this fall – but I gave it to the charity shop!

    One of my friends is looking for a houndstooth carpet – any ideas?

  20. Snapshot Fashion says

    October 4, 2011 at 9:32 am

    houndstooth is my FAVORITE! and your pants are so fabulous!!!

  21. The Styley says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:54 am

    I was just wearing a houndstooth jacket yesterday…before I read this piece. And now that I’ve read it, I’m convinced that the Times’ next street style theme will be houndstooth. Your pants are awesome.

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