I’m seeing plaid everywhere, in magazines, and on the streets. I can still remember wearing my plaid pants in high school complete with punk band buttons (which have since been moved from clothes to cork boards). Plaid was once reserved for the 77 punk movement, and for school marms, but there’s plenty of ways to make this fall trend work for you.
A plaid pencil skirt paired with a solid fitted top makes plaid look sexy and professional. Perfect for the workplace, and cute enough to go out for dinner with your guy. A plaid jacket can pull together a casual look with a pair of jeans and boots, or can be paired with a solid skirt or pant for a different work look. This jacket and skirt coordinate set from Target is cheap, fashionable, and cute! Breaking up the plaid and complimenting it with a solid color makes it less school marmish, and more 2008!
If trying a large piece of plaid is intimidating to you, try an accessory first. A plaid purse makes a nice addition to an outfit while a plaid belt adds a subtle edgyness to your outfit without being too overbearing. Plaid accessories are everywhere, and whether it’s Burberry or Walmart, there’s plenty of ways accent your outfits. I personally think having cute plaid socks are a great accessory even if no one gets to see them.
Have I convinced you yet? Plaid is back and in a big way! Still too scared to try out something plaid? Wear it under everything else! The plaid boy-short style undies are ADORABLE. If you’re not totally sold on plaid, no one says you can embrace this trend with your skivvies. And guys, be honest, you know plaid undies are hot!
I love plaid and i am glad that it is popular, now if only I hadn’t gotten rid of all my plaid. Guess that means i need to go shopping. BTW- i want those undies!
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I LOVE plaid! There are so many ways to wear it. And where’s that belt from? WANT.
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Yeah, I think plaids ARE back. I’ve seen tons of them everywhere from scarves to shorts to bags to practically anything! A lot of guys here in our country (well, in Manila) wear those plaid type of shorts. Haha. It’s crazy.
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I really like plaid or tartan as we call it here. I love the little mini skirts that are out at the moment, so cute. I don’t have the legs for them though
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You aren’t kidding me. Plaid is back. I’ve been rockin’ it out this summer myself.
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Gotta love my aero. They have a lot of plaid shit now. =) And I love the color schemes too!
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I love plaid. It is really big this year. There’s these pumps in a magazine that have plaid just on the heels, I want them so bad!
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Haha! I haven’t seen much plaid around, but I’d like to get a plaid jacket.
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Plaid is one of my favorite patterns but it’s very hard to find. Im happy to see it’s in for yourseason, which means it will be in Australia soon.
Pencil skirts are great. When I think of a hot plaid outfit, I think of Cher in Clueless.
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I love plaid. I think I still have a plaid skirt in my closet from high school. lol. Those undies are super cute! lol!
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I love plaid! I used to hate it when I was younger though lol.
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Plaid is going to be HUGE this fall and I freaking love it! That top and skirt you posted are so cute!
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After wearing a plaid skirt every day for six years to school, I don’t think I’d ever wear plaid again, personally. However, I don’t mind seeing plaid used in professional and nice looking ways like these.
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plaid is really in i found a plaid dress in urban outfitters that i cant wait to get my hands on!
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I’m in love with plaid and tartans. I’m on my way to the shops now. Might drop by at some stores to pick up some plaid clothes! Big thing this season! x
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Yes plaid IS back… except I tried on a plaid shirt and it looked weird on me. =(
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I love plaid but some people overdo it! I once saw a girl who was wearing plaid from head to toe… with plaid rainboots. =/
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I’ve always liked plaid patterns. I don’t think my boyfriend is so keen on it. I don’t know if I have any plaid clothes, oh wait, I have some on right now haha. I think all I have are a pair of plain shorts but I would definitely think about getting more. I may have bought some plaid underwear this month but I can’t remember lol.
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