Monday, September 29, 2008

Argylicious!

Argyle is making a serious comeback! Once purely the domain of preppy socks and grandfatherly sweaters, the diamond pattern has crept onto dresses, shoes, even handbags! Runway photos courtesy style.com except where otherwise credited.
Left: D&G Fall 2008; right: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009
Sass and Bide, courtesy nymag.com
Twinkle, via nymag.com
Marni - CC adores this skirt and the clever combination of patterns!
Moschino, via nytimes.com
Balmain
Topshop.com editorial... Talk about harlequin romance!
The argyle knit is one of fall’s essentials!Vogue Paris cover, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Vain and Vapid.
At right: Fellow Fashionista The Clothes Horse wearing the trend – so chic!
Gucci
See by Chloé argyle cardigan, at Neiman Marcus
Forever 21 has some adorable, affordable options, like this belted sweater tank and v-neck, both at forever21.com.
YMC shrunken cardi with open knit argyle pattern, at gargyle.com.
ARGLYLE FROCKS


At right:
Abaeté Darcy sweater dress, at Bloomingdales.com
French Connection Million Dollars beaded hem dress – so cute!
Argyle turtleneck sweaterdress, at victoriassecret.com
See by Chloé beaded puff sleeve dress, at net-a-porter.com
Fred Perry fine knitted dress, at asos.com
Plenty by Tracy Reese Smock Frock dress, at Nordstrom
ACCESSORIES
Xhiliration extra long skinny sash scarf, at Target
Haute hosiery from frankbeecostume.com
Hue argyle sweater tights, at nordstom.com
Nordstrom over-the-knee socks
Victoria’s Secret Pink argyle socks
Argyle Plaid rain boot, $24.99 at target.com! (And if you adore Wellies, be sure to check out CC's post from yesterday!)
Patsy platform at forever21.com
Hale Bob argyle slide, at victoriassecret.com
Miu Miu diamond leather bag, at net-a-porter.com
L.A.M.B. Edinburgh Clydebank Tote, at shopbop.com
MENSWEAR
Ballantyne cashmere sweater, at bluefly.com - CC likes the unexpected color combo of this one!
Love Moschino v-neck, at revolveclothing.com
David Donahue cuff links, at Nordstrom.com (we will SO borrow these!)
Tell CC, darlings: do you have any argyle in your wardrobe or on your “must-haves” list?
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51 comments:

  1. SeekerSeptember 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    I like it very much!
    So British!

    xoxo

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  2. MissaSeptember 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    The beaded puff sleeve dress is my favorite!

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  3. TriciaSeptember 29, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    I loved that sass & bide harlequin look on the runway, missed them this season in new york!

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  4. MyriamSeptember 29, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    So nice! Perfect for autumn.

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  5. GuapólogaSeptember 29, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    I love this pattern, every year it comes back so I can reuse my clothes like it was de first time.

    Tom

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  6. LisaSeptember 29, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    I'm so glad you featured The Clothes Horse in this post because that's one of my fave looks of hers! Last week when the weather was colder I dug out a white, orange, and pink argyle sweater I'd bought last year (I have a picture of it here).

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  7. Susanna-Cole KingSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    I'm a little mixed on whether or not I like argyl, I think for me, I like it better when it's done in either an innovative way or a understated way such as the Balmain dress. It's not obvious in-your-face argyl and I like that! :)

    xoxo,
    S-C

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  8. leeselooksSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    for some reason i really like argyle on a man.

    i dig the nerd look :)

    great post, as always beautiful carrie.

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  9. Sharon SSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Hi there-this is a great trend, I shall borrow my sons grey and pink argyle v neck sweater, haha!!

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  10. miss vintage loveSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    I love the sweaters!

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  11. SiljesfashionSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Great look, love the ovet the knee socks!

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  12. Make Do StyleSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    So true - you gotta love argyle - I'm also a sucker for fair isle too!

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  13. loveologySeptember 29, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Wow, love the Marni and Twinkle clothes! <3

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  14. WendyBSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    I got an argyle sweater last year for the first time ever!

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  15. ivoreeceSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    It seems like typical busines or college pattern for me :) I like it!!!

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  16. PennySeptember 29, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    i love that turquoise cardigan. i think this pattern looks really cool on guys, i love old people style!

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  17. La Belette RougeSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    I am wanting an argyle sweater. Great assortment to choose from!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    love argyle! i don't think it's ever not in style :)

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  19. AngelaSeptember 29, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    conservative but savvy. i like christie's dress.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:00 PM

    I had a love affair with argyle in high school. =D I still have my leftover 3/4 sleeve v-neck argyle sweater and my knee high argyle socks. I have some argyle tights from Saks but they're way too big! they bunch up and end up looking like pants. I think I might juts cut off the feet and wear them as pants. They're certainly opaque enough. =D

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    I am so glad argyle is back! I have a few sweaters I was going to put on craigslist from Abercrombie from years back. Great post!!!

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  22. Susana RodriguesSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    love the light blue dress ( i just didnt get who's the designer... is it moschino?)

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Gosh, Argyle has never looked so versatile! I love it in all its' many forms, especially cardigans and sweaters and tights.

    The pictures here are so lovely!

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  24. ElizabethSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    Argyle, my greatest weakness!

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  25. Doll legsSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    OO I love preppy look, for woman or for men,its fun,Lovve the soks and the rain boots!!

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  26. Q8 fashionistaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    i love it..esp on sweaters and cardigans!!

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  27. Nicole LinetteSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    I loved how you used "icious" in your title! :D Hahaha. Argyle is seriously my favorite pattern. Either that or plaid, but anyway, I love argyle sweaters, socks, shirts.. and those oxford booties! XD Uh-mazing.

    peace&love
    nicole.

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  28. L\September 29, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    I love the preppiness of argyle. That Moschino look is adorable.

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  29. Da FashionistaSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    i heart nerdy hot! look at mr. d!

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  30. JessicaSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    I agree Argyles are everywhere. I like this trend ! :)

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  31. Juan AndresSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    I totally need the sweater that the male model is wearing!

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  32. LissaSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    I love that Balmain dress. Oh that collection is perfection.

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  33. Diego R. WyattSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    I must say as much as I try to steer clear of argyle, I love it (moreso on women)as long as it doesn't get too preppy. Brooks Brothers is doing some amazing things in argyle.

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  34. Miss CavendishSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    I heart argyle on other people, though not on me. A lovely selection!

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  35. please sirSeptember 30, 2008 at 1:13 AM

    So fun - I love this kind of look!

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  36. tessaSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    I really like blue dress

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  37. Lil MidgetSeptember 30, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    It has a nice antique (not in a bad way) feel to it...Perhaps a classic feel would be a better way of putting it :)

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  38. Dana (MODAna)September 30, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    argylicious IN DEED!!!
    I love the incorporation of the clothes horse! Your posts are always so inclusive and comprehensive, it's like I needn't check anything else
    I love argyles but own few things - tights and 2 sweaters.

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  39. DropsofglamourSeptember 30, 2008 at 7:08 AM

    This is a hard sell for me but i do like some of those less obvious dress are quite nice

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  40. aizat.cinta.goddessSeptember 30, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    love this print..it is rocks for me..not like plaid

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  41. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)September 30, 2008 at 10:37 AM

    LOVE IT. I want those F21 oxfords! And the Marni, Gucci and TopShop outfits of course :)

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  42. Daniela ValdezSeptember 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I love those sweaters... I bet my granpa has lots of them... they are so chic!!

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  43. Hunters GlorySeptember 30, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    love love love argyle!

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  44. Diana CoronadoOctober 1, 2008 at 3:23 AM

    I love it !!

    Looks classy and elegant

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  45. SongyOctober 1, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    How do you pronounce that word? I'd better look it up.

    Another new fashion vocab for me. Very educational.

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  46. ♥ Marta ♥October 1, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    I'm definately loving the come back...can't wait to wear it :) I especially love Marni's look - the mix of patterns is really fresh

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  47. PaLoMiNoOctober 1, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    WOOOOOOOOOW LOVE THEM ALL

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  48. SyedOctober 1, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    Yum yum yum yum, I loooove argyle!!! I so need that purple v-neck!

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  49. Sara MoranteOctober 2, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    I have always weared argyle anywhere (cardigans, socks, etc) and thinks that they really are classic & timeless.

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  50. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 3, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    I love argyle! And I really enjoyed this post. I featured it on Beauty Chat. Check it out:http://www.beautychatblog.com/2008/10/fab-friday-finds-12/

    =)

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  51. ZarebskiOctober 22, 2008 at 7:18 AM

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