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Fashion: Check out our four key ways to wear this season's heritage trend

Traditional fashion codes made a comeback on the AW19 catwalks, a trend that's now making a show on the high street, says Katie Wright

Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own)
Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own) Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own)

IF THERE'S one thing fashion designers are good at, it's reinvention – and many of the big names were in a retrospective mood at the autumn/winter shows, taking traditional fabrics and prints and giving them a new lease of life.

Now, the high street has followed suit – literally – and we're spoilt for choice when it comes to updating our winter wardrobes.

From skirts to suits, here are four ways to do heritage fashion in 2019...

HOUNDSTOOTH PRINT

The history of houndstooth dates back to Scotland in the 1800s, when the distinctive black and white pattern was woven from wool. For 2019, brands like Balmain and Gucci are making the case for head-to-toe houndstooth, with punky zips or flouncy flourishes – but if you'd rather just try a splash of print, add a jacket or jumper to a monochrome outfit.

Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own)
Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own) Damart Thermal Roll Neck Jumper, £35; Black Check Pull On Trousers, £29, available from Damart (boots, stylist's own)
M&Co Petite Dogtooth Jumper, £26; Petite Croc Faux Leather Skirt, £24, available from M&Co (other items, stylist's own)
M&Co Petite Dogtooth Jumper, £26; Petite Croc Faux Leather Skirt, £24, available from M&Co (other items, stylist's own) M&Co Petite Dogtooth Jumper, £26; Petite Croc Faux Leather Skirt, £24, available from M&Co (other items, stylist's own)
River Island Black Houndstooth Cape Jacket, £65
River Island Black Houndstooth Cape Jacket, £65 River Island Black Houndstooth Cape Jacket, £65

CHECK SKIRTS

The coolest skirts this season are sensible rather than sexy. Whether you go for a micro check or bold tartan, make sure your skirt is suitably demure. Pair it with a high-neck top and knee-high boots – only a sliver of leg should be showing.

Oasis Checked Blazer, £60; Boat Neck Knit Jumper, £36; Check Pleated Midi Skirt, £46; Mabel Ankle Boots, £45, all Oasis
Oasis Checked Blazer, £60; Boat Neck Knit Jumper, £36; Check Pleated Midi Skirt, £46; Mabel Ankle Boots, £45, all Oasis Oasis Checked Blazer, £60; Boat Neck Knit Jumper, £36; Check Pleated Midi Skirt, £46; Mabel Ankle Boots, £45, all Oasis
Laura Ashley A-Line Check Skirt, £42 (was £60)
Laura Ashley A-Line Check Skirt, £42 (was £60) Laura Ashley A-Line Check Skirt, £42 (was £60)

CHECK SUITS

Alexander McQueen gave us the stand-out suit of AW19, a sharp-shouldered one-button grey check blazer with matching straight-leg trousers, but that's not your only check tailoring option this season. Seventies suiting is also a big trend – think double-breasted jackets and wide-leg trousers – while an oversized blazer is handy for work or weekends.

Oliver Bonas Destiny Checked Brown Blazer, £75; Destiny Checked Brown Wide Leg Trousers, £59.50, all from Oliver Bonas
Oliver Bonas Destiny Checked Brown Blazer, £75; Destiny Checked Brown Wide Leg Trousers, £59.50, all from Oliver Bonas Oliver Bonas Destiny Checked Brown Blazer, £75; Destiny Checked Brown Wide Leg Trousers, £59.50, all from Oliver Bonas
Miss Selfridge Black Alma Monochrome Check Print Belted Blazer, £31.50 (was £45)
Miss Selfridge Black Alma Monochrome Check Print Belted Blazer, £31.50 (was £45) Miss Selfridge Black Alma Monochrome Check Print Belted Blazer, £31.50 (was £45)
V by Very Brown Checked Blazer, £42
V by Very Brown Checked Blazer, £42 V by Very Brown Checked Blazer, £42

TWEED TROUSERS

Alongside your sensible skirt, another autumn/winter essential is a pair of trusty tweed trousers. Fitting with the season's retro theme, they should be high-waisted and loose rather than slim-fit.

Oasis Check Wide Leg Trousers, £38
Oasis Check Wide Leg Trousers, £38 Oasis Check Wide Leg Trousers, £38
Dorothy Perkins Multi Colour Check Print Elastic Back Peg Trousers, £28
Dorothy Perkins Multi Colour Check Print Elastic Back Peg Trousers, £28 Dorothy Perkins Multi Colour Check Print Elastic Back Peg Trousers, £28