Unless you've been living under a rock with Patrick Star for the past year or so, you're likely well aware that the '90s have fully infiltrated today's fashion world [1]. High-waisted mom jeans are flooding the racks of nearly every store [2], overalls have experienced quite the resurgence in popularity [3], and you can't walk more than a block on the streets of New York without seeing at least one person rocking a pair of chunky-soled Dr. Martens [4]. The latest addition to this ever-growing list of '90s-inspired fashion trends [5]? Yellow plaid — specifically, the type that gained prominence when none other than '90s queen Cher Horowitz wore it in Clueless.
It's been 23 years since Cher ruled the halls of Bronson Alcott High School with her BFF, Dionne Davenport [6], and the Beverly Hills blondie is back in the fashion spotlight. Her most iconic outfit in the coming-of-age rom-com — that bright yellow plaid blazer and pleated schoolgirl skirt set — has had a major influence on designers this year. I mean, who wouldn't want to honor a look this legendary?!
Clueless-inspired pieces debuted on the Fall 2018 runways, with big names like Versace and Michael Kors sending their own high-end iterations of Cher's plaid outfit down the catwalk. Plus, retailers like Urban Outfitters, Topshop, and Revolve are currently selling a wealth of bright checkered blazers, skirts, dresses, and more that are transporting us back to 1995 when Clueless first hit the silver screen. As we head into the plaid-loving season of Fall [7], we're predicting the yellow-checkered obsession will grow even more than it already has in the past few months.
Ahead, see the evidence of Cher's reigning influence on the runways, and keep reading to shop a handful of yellow plaid items so you can incorporate a dose of Beverly Hills's biggest '90s diva into your wardrobe — no white knee-high socks required. Hello, Halloween outfit inspo [8]!
A Quick Refresher on Cher's Most Unforgettable Outfit
She Paired Her Yellow Plaid Coordinating Set With White Knee-Highs
Cher and Dionne Were the Queens of Plaid
Michael Kors Sent a Similar Yellow Plaid Jacket Down the Fall 2018 Runway
Kors Also Designed a Longer Jacket With the Same Bold Pattern
There Were Also Yellow Checked Pants . . .
And a Scarf, Too!
Versace Debuted Similar Looks For Fall 2018
This One's Giving Us Major Cher Horowitz Vibes, With an Extra Splash of Purple
Gigi Hadid Walked the Versace Fall 2018 Runway in a Yellow Plaid Top
This Skirt Is the Perfect Mashup of Dionne and Cher
A Clueless-esque Set Also Popped Up During a Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 Show
Yellow Plaid Is Even Making Appearances on Menswear Runways, Like This Kenzo Spring/Summer 2019 Look
Street Style Stars Rocked It During Copenhagen Fashion Week
The Same Goes For Attendees at Men's Fashion Week in Milan
This Paris Fashion Week Attendee Paired a Tartan Blazer With a Matching Plaid Shirt Underneath
Shop a Handful of Clueless-Inspired Pieces For Yourself
Guess + UO Plaid Trucker Jacket [10] ($98) and Guess + UO Plaid Skirt [11] ($59)
MSGM Plaid Shirt Dress
MSGM Plaid Shirt Dress [12] ($595)
Missguided Yellow Plaid Strappy A-Line Dress
Missguided Yellow Plaid Strappy A-Line Dress [13] ($30)
Lovers + Friends Britta Pant in Yellow Plaid
Lovers + Friends Britta Pant in Yellow Plaid [14] ($148)
Cher Wrap Skirt in Yellow Plaid
Cher Wrap Skirt in Yellow Plaid [15] ($52)
Plaid Strappy Cropped Woven Top and Plaid Mini Skort
Plaid Strappy Cropped Woven Top [16] ($20) and Plaid Mini Skort [17] ($22)
Palm Angels Studded Tartan Plaid Virgin Wool Skirt
Palm Angels Studded Tartan Plaid Virgin Wool Skirt [18] ($660)
Stradivarius Yellow Plaid Longline Blazer
Stradivarius Yellow Plaid Longline Blazer [19] ($42)
UO Checkered Mini Slip Dress
UO Checkered Mini Slip Dress [20] ($54)
Lovers + Friends Quinn Skirt in Yellow Plaid
Lovers + Friends Quinn Skirt in Yellow Plaid [21] ($128)
Yellow Check Denim Jacket and Skirt
Yellow Check Denim Jacket [22] ($85) and Yellow Check Denim Skirt [23] ($60)
Kendall and Kylie Asymmetrical Plaid Skort
Kendall and Kylie Asymmetrical Plaid Skort [24] ($35)
Bottega Veneta Plaid A-Line Wool Coat
Bottega Veneta Plaid A-Line Wool Coat [25] ($3,950)
Lovers + Friends Ellie Mini Dress in Yellow Plaid
Lovers + Friends Ellie Mini Dress in Yellow Plaid [26] ($148)
Plaid Strappy Cropped Woven Top and Plaid Mini Skort
Women's Plaid Strappy Cropped Woven Top [27] ($18) and Plaid Mini Skort [28] ($20)
Check Kilt Mini Skirt
Check Kilt Mini Skirt [29] ($60)
Miaou Viki Dress in Yellow Plaid
Miaou Viki Dress in Yellow Plaid [30] ($225)
Miaou Raquel Zip Top in Yellow Plaid
Miaou Raquel Zip Top in Yellow Plaid [31] ($104, originally $195)
UO Button-Down Denim Mini Dress
UO Button-Down Denim Mini Dress [32] ($69)
Check Print High-Neck Crop Top and Bodycon Mini Skirt
Plus Check Print High-Neck Crop Top [33] ($10, originally $20) and Bodycon Mini Skirt [34] ($20)
Lovers + Friends Livy Crop Top in Yellow Plaid
Lovers + Friends Livy Crop Top in Yellow Plaid [35] ($108)