Forever Plaid

Sometimes I find myself feeling that plaid is hard to wear without looking like a cowboy or a uniform-wearing student at a private school. But then I come across pieces like these that put all my fears at ease.

Here's the same plaid skirt styled three different ways.

I think the trick to keeping the plaid skirt current is by mixing up how you present it. A sweater, skirt and flats is predictable. A sweater, skirt and riding boots, on the other hand is fun and unexpected. The blazer and skirt and button-down and skirt combinations are a little traditional, but the colors keep them fresh and effortlessly chic. The subdued colors in the skirt's pattern are especially important here in place of a more dated bright red plaid.


More looks I like:

Boy Shirt in Quincy Tartan with Sash Skirt in Dark Navy

Tartan Hobo

Jetway Plaid Hartford Dress

Madras Plaid Silk Halter Dress

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