We never imagined plaid emerging as a must-have print in the fashion world. It seemed to be left in the sandbox with Barbies and chemistry books. But alas, plaid has evolved into one of the chicest autumn trends. The playful print livens up fall wardrobes, and is a go-to for fashionistas looking to quickly diversify their closets.
Plaid can be donned in a number of different, but equally as stylish, ways. It can be a staple, an accessory or even a layering piece, depending on the look and the occasion. Plaid is also ideal for ladies itching to experiment with mixed-prints. You can pair plaid with a number of complementary prints that nail that trend, making it all the more valuable.
Here we highlight three ways to wear this fall trend, courtesy of some of our favorite bloggers: Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes; Kellie Brown of And I Get Dressed; and Eboni Ife of The Fashionista Next Door.
These ladies are working this trend, and we hope they inspire you to invest in plaid!
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Jane Aldridge is the queen of transforming classic ensembles into edgy custom looks. The Sea of Shoes extraordinaire layers a floor-length plaid overcoat over a gray sweater and white blouse. She pairs the three-layer top with cuffed jeans and brown oxford booties. We especially love the colors in her overcoat. The oranges, browns and beiges scream Halloween, Thanksgiving and all those forthcoming days we love to celebrate. Read Jane’s full post here.
Shop Jane’s look:
Kellie Brown slays the trend in her black-and-gray plaid pants, white-and-orange button down top and chic white flats. The style blogger nails this outfit by incorporating simple, but effective accessories including a white shoulder bag, silver necklace and bold two-finger ring. We love the idea of plaid pants this fall, especially when they’re the focus of an outfit. Check out Kellie’s full post here.
Snag Kellie’s look:
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The Fashionista Next Door’s take on plaid is nothing short of everything. Eboni Ife livens up her plaid button-down by wearing it underneath an elegant double-breasted blazer. Eboni keeps it casual by pairing the blazer and blouse with skinny jeans and electric blue loafers. Her gold link chain, amazing fingerless leather gloves and tan satchel makes this ensemble a must-try for fall. See Eboni’s full post here.
Rock plaid like Eboni:
How are you wearing plaid this fall?
Photos courtesy of Sea of Shoes, And I Get Dressed and The Fashionista Next Door