7 Totally Hip Plaid Pieces

Plaid is back! After staying away from conservative plaid in the 80s and grunge plaid in the 90s, I’m loving the sleek and chic plaid incarnation this time around. I found 7 totally hip plaid pieces that are really versatile. Not sure how to make a complete outfit that will look modern and flatter your figure? Here are some tips…

  • Create a cool look with plaid by juxtaposing it with something unexpected: a plaid shirt and leather jeans, a plaid skirt and moto boots, plaid pants and a lace blouse.
  • Remember that plaid will draw the eye, so wear it on a part of your body you want to draw attention to. If you want to distract from wide hips, go for dark pants and a plaid shirt. If you want to draw the eye away from a large chest, go for plaid skinny jeans and a dark sweater.
  • Don’t mix other patterns with plaid or you’ll look like a Ralph Lauren Home ad from the 90s

DKNY Tweed Coat. Free shipping and free returns. $198

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Walter Baker Plaid Coat with quilted faux leather sleeves. Free shipping and free returns. $278

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Lucky Brand Moto Sweater Jacket. Free shipping and free returns. $139

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PJK Silk Pullover. Free shipping and free returns. $198

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Halogen Roll Sleeve Cotton Shirt. Free shipping and free returns. $58

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Paige Denim Ankle Jeans. Free shipping and free returns. $189

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Free People Bias-Cut Skirt. Free shipping and free returns. $108

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xoxo

Illysia