How To Wear Fall's Classic Pattern

Houndstooth is a classic, duotone, textile pattern that continues ushering the androgynous look and is characterized by broken checks. Interestingly enough, the print does have something to do with its canine sounding name because the broken and uneven pointy-shapes of a hound dog’s teeth inspired it.

The pattern originated in Scotland in the 19th century and was initially adopted by the wealthy class in the 1930’s as a symbol of style. In 1948, Christian Dior was one of the first designers to incorporate houndstooth in his haute couture designs. Today, houndstooth patterns are used for literally every piece of apparel with endless options of size, scale, and color variations. It is one of the most versatile prints that has a timeless appearance and is eternally stylish.

This abstract print is so elegant and sophisticated that I decided to combine it with an exotic and enticing snakeskin vegan leather. I like how it gives the corset an edgy look while still making this outfit chic and glamorous. Other ways you can style this corset is by adding a long black pencil skirt and blazer, making it ideal for the workplace. If your style is more edgy and you don’t like to follow trends, pair this corset with your favorite black leggings and ankle booties. As you can see, this pattern can be combined with just about anything for every occasion.