Wear This Trend: Plaid

Like it or not, every stylish person this fall will be sporting plaid. If you aren't Scottish or underage, you must obey a few simple rules to pull this one off without looking like a Queen Elizabeth wanna-be.



Rules for Plaid:

1. Do not combine it with any other patterned garment, not even another plaid. Enough is enough.
2. Avoid matching your other garments to one of the dominant colors in the plaid. Try to bring out one of the lesser colors in the pattern, or wear a color that is complementary to the whole palette.
3. Plaid is a bold statement, so keep accessories to a minimum.
4. Plaid looks modern and crisp when worn in sleek cuts. Try pencil skirts, tailored jackets, and tights.
5. Avoid wearing it with denim or chunky shoes, lest you be mistaken for an early nineties Seattle grunge rocker.
6. Break any or all of the above rules if it looks truly amazing.

The Frugal Fashionista