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The fabulous Brooke Bennett in her vintage-tastic outfit |
This fall I noticed an increase in plaid pants around fashion sites. It is safe to say that there is a plaid trend going around, and I am loving it.
I even have a very Christmas-tastic pair of vintage Pendelton plaid pants for sale in the Etsy shop, I can't wait for a very stylish and seasonally spirited woman to buy them up.
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Vintage Pendelton Plaid - Lady Go Lightly Vintage on Etsy |
While I am now almost 6 months pregnant and my very own vintage plaid loves do not fit. I am waiting for the next opportunity when I can wear them. Even if the trend fizzles by next year, I will still pull them out.
I love that there are so many different styles and color options when working with plaid. My tip: choose out of the ordinary color combinations to make a statement.
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Anthropologie plaid pants $69.95 |
Despite the beauty of the print, I think the most important thing to remember when you decide to pull off a pair of plaid pants is to not overdue it. While it is a very 1950's style, you can make it a little more hip while still sticking to it's classic appeal.
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1950's plaid fashion |
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Hip it up! |
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Dark plaid with colorful accents |
This definitely can be a "boyfriend" or as I prefer to call it, menswear inspired look.
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Menswear inspired look |
Most importantly, avoid giving your outfit that innocent feel. By that I mean, if it reminds you of a ten year old prep school boy decked out in Jacadi, then think again.
I would pair plaid pants very cautiously with pea coats and avoid goofy hats in general.
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Miss B. Jones hits the spot, while the lovely Jessica of What I Wore looks juvenile, to me |
I honestly think there are two (that I will mention) ways to pull them off. The first being to take them to a fabulous level of classy (I'm thinking a more vintage Jackie O feel with the perfect ballet flats, stylish cardigan and blouse). To avoid looking safe, add to the drama by choosing a color in the plaid pattern to overplay in a pair of shoes. Top that look off with a dramatic rhinestone necklace and the look will have a very preppy, J.Crew feel.
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Pull out a color and dramatize it in your shoes |
The second way I see the plaid pant working well is in a more edgy look. A pair of dramatic heels (I've got the spiked Valentino, ankle strap kitten heels in mind). A loose fitting blouse, or a tucked in dress shirt (possibly a mens tuxedo style) and a very trim blazer or leather jacket for more contrast.
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A trim blazer and color block shoes |
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Leather jacket adds contrast |
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Spice up the plaid |
A way to spice up any plaid look is to mix prints. Don't be afraid to go all out and add a leopard piece, glitter details (like the rhinestone necklace), opposing stripes or simply a nautical t-shirt.
I'm definitely a fan and want to see more bold and beautiful women pull off this trend.
Happy Tuesday!
I agree... so stylish. I'm also a big fan of plaid pants. I love them... ever since Run Lola Run came out, I've always loved them!
ReplyDeleteLoved Run Lola Run. Definitely brought out some great plaid. I think they are great, glad you agree!
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