The plaid suit is an icon for a reason—a workhorse for your wardrobe, it instantly telegraphs pulled-together polish. What it isn’t always, however, is effortlessly cool.

Enter the Elvana dickey jacket and Tonelli pant, which reimagines the classic combo to street-chic effect. Our new take is gently cut for a more fluid, louche silhouette. We added stretch for ease and incorporated thoughtful details, like a 100% lambskin suede collar and a nipped-in waist emphasized by slit pockets. And because bolder tartans can be tricker to style, we opted for a subtle heritage check in neutrals—making this easy to pair back to everything in your closet.

Here, our favorite ways to wear the look..

Make it a matching set for your 9-to-5—the look is pure C-suite confidence. To shake things up, take a page from Savile Row and add a patterned pocket square or zip in a dickey for even more styling options. Finish with suede booties in a matching hue.

A quick way to jazz up heritage plaids so they feel modern and fresh? Pair those checks with unexpected pieces—like a glossy vegan leather trench. We layered our Conneley over a cashmere sweater for cold-weather comfort, and grounded the look with the wide-leg Tonelli pant. Madison Avenue meets The Matrix…

The Elvana is a styling secret weapon when you want to take the plaid look into more feminine terrain—the elongated length makes it the perfect pairing for mini and midi silhouettes alike. Try it with our vegan leather Barrie skirt and a lace-trim silk top, then go from desk to date night by swapping low-block heels for stiletto sandals.