checkered shirt

Squares on fabric

A checkered shirt has a pattern of squares in two or more alternating colors, formed by intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.

The pattern ranges from small gingham checks to large buffalo plaid.

Checkered shirts appear across contexts from country-western wear to casual office attire: He rolled up the sleeves of his checkered shirt.

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buffalo · cotton · casual · rolled sleeves · woodsy · country · picnic · hipster · craft beer · grunge · red · squares · pattern · button-down · rustic · workwear · cozy · autumn

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pattern type

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Garment with alternating color bands

cultural/stylistic connotation

checkered shirtdress shirt

Formal button-up top

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G