2014-11-16

Beyonce, Sarah Hyland, Jessica Alba and Kim Kardashian are rocking tartan plaids.
-PJ Gach

One of this season’s surprise trends is plaid. Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, Kate Middleton, Sarah Hyland, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Zoey Deschanel, and Kim Kardashian have all been spotted wearing a plaid something or other!

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Whether it’s a plaid shirt, shorts, coat, or even cocktail dress, it seems like everyone’s mad for plaid.  You can go bright or pastel with plaid. Use a touch of plaid in an accessory like bag, belt or shoes to brighten up an outfit.  It’s a classic pattern, so if you invest in a plaid shirt or skirt, there’s a good chance you ‘ll love it and wear it many more seasons to come.

Want to add some plaid to your life? Read on!

Tops and Sweaters


Cartoon Rabbit Print Sweatshirt ($27.99, blackfive.com). A little comfy, a little cool.

Green Plaid Long Sleeve Top ($23.30, cichic.com). Looks like Sarah Hyland’s, but it’s a hundred dollars less than hers.

Bat Your Lashes Cozy Plaid Knit Sweater ($23.95, cicihot.com). Layer it, or wear it alone.

Long Sleeve Plaid Sweater ($11, sammydress.com). 80s-style sweaters are back!

Bonfire Stories Tunic in Red Plaid ($39.99, modcloth.com). Wear it tucked in, belted, or loose with leggings.

Best I Ever Plaid Blouse ($39, shopsosie.com). The softly gathered fabric does look great with jeans, and would look amaze with a pencil skirt too.

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Skirts and Shorts

Mini Tweed Skirt, Green Holker Tweed ($103, joulesusa.com).  This window pane plaid tweed wool mini skirt had slash pockets and velvet trim.

Buffalo Plaid Midi Skirt ($29.99, brooklynindustries.com). The cheery red and black plaid skirt has two pockets and box pleats.

Fit 2 Wear to Work Pattern Shorts ($69, landsend.com). These charcoal glen plaid shorts can easily go from day to night.

Romwe Plaid Skort ($19.99, romwe.com). The asymmetrical hem is so in right now.

Checkmate Gingham and Lace Skirt ($39.99, nectarclothing.com). A little punky, a little romantic, this skirt can be worn all year round. Pair it with a tee, a sparkly camisole, a chunky sweater…the choices are endless.

Plaid Lace Splicing Skirt ($20.01, rosegal.com). Speaking of pencil skirts….

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Dresses

Brisk Plaid Bateau Neck Celebrity Bandage Dress ($60.46, pinkqueen.com). Who said plaid couldn’t be sexy?

Tartan the Mood Red and Navy Blue Maxidress ($59, lulus.com). Pair it with a black velvet jacket and you’re good to go.

Knitted Plaid Dress ($28.93, rosegal.com). Try wearing it with ivory cable knit tights and a low burgundy boot.

Plaid World Asymetric Dress ($23.99, romwe.com). And it only looks expensive.

Fashion Union Knitted Dress ($47.38, us.asos.com). Plaid updated in brilliant colors and a soft fluffy fabric.

Melody Bold Black and White Plaid Dress ($40, lilyboutique.com). Pair it with a bold colored sweater in vivid green, red or pink.

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Accessories

Port Authority Classic Tablet Sleeve in Black Plaid ($9.58, apparelinbags.com). Great to keep or give as a gift.

Study In Sweetness Hair Tie Set ($9.99, modcloth.com). Adds flair to any outfit.

Plaid Pointed Toe Single Sole Heels ($21.99, cicihot.com). They only look expensive.

Harve Benard Dark Pink Plaid Slippers ($5.99, crazyforbargains.com). What a chic way to keep your feet warm.

Maryanne—Plaid Scarf ($14.95,  mycentsofstyle.com). This gorgeous scarf comes in 7 colors.

Get With the Programmer Sneaker ($49.99, modcloth.com).Brighten up any outfit with these plaid sneakers.

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