Not to boast, but there are certain perks that come with being a fashion editor. Yes, there are the occasional freebies (a definite bonus), and the fact that maths doesn’t feature in my day-to-day—the biggest win of all. But perhaps my favourite perk is when my work and my wardrobe seem to seamlessly align, giving me full licence to shop during office hours. Not something, I imagine, that would fly in most other workplaces.
At the very top of my current wish list? Plaid skirts. And judging by the numbers, I’m not alone. The style is having such a moment that searches for “plaid skirts”, “plaid pleated skirts”, “blue plaid skirt” and even “pink plaid skirt” have all hit breakout status on Google Trends. So, if you’re not yet among those searching, allow me to explain why you should be.
