Plaid is a classic autumnal pattern, and fashionistas everywhere are gravitating toward buffalo check, a bold iteration of the trend for fall. To specify, buffalo check is a type of plaid containing only lines that are equal in width (other types of plaid have lines varying in width and thickness). Classic buffalo check is typically red and black, but it can also be other colors. Now that that fashion lesson is out of the way, check out our favorite ways to wear buffalo check here.

Mariann Mező, the fashion blogger behind Cashmere In Style, gives buffalo check a modern grunge vibe. Mező pairs a button-down shirt tied around her waist with head-to-toe leather. Pointed-toe pumps and a thin monogram necklace give just enough of a delicate touch to keep the look from being too tough.

Our favorite way to modestly incorporate a new trend: nail art. Nail blogger (and author of the book 500 Nail Designs: Inspired and Inventive Looks for Every Mood and Occasion) Chelsea Franklin created this buffalo check nail look using two coats of China Glaze Nail Lacquer in With Love. Next, Franklin used a stamping tool to create the black plaid pattern. Try the look with an all-black ensemble for an unexpected pop of pattern.

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You don't need head-to-toe buffalo check to make a statement. Even the tiniest bit of bold red and black goes a long way. Style blogger Shanna Schneider of Because Shanna Said So accessorizes the perfect fall look with this buffalo check scarf. (We love this Rag & Bone wool scarf.)

Christina Caradona, the style blogger behind Trop Rouge, makes us want to add fingerless gloves to our fall shopping lists immediately. These buffalo check gloves perfect that fashionable grunge look.