Category: How to Wear Series

5 Unexpected Ways to Wear Plaid

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I know fall technically started in September, but most of September still felt pretty summery to me. But October is, like, LEGIT fall, so I decided it was a good time to do a fall-tastic “How to Wear” post. And what’s more fall-tastic than plaid? Well, pumpkins, I suppose, but you can’t wear pumpkins. So plaid it is.

Plaid is a little masculine compared to my usual style, so last fall and winter I came up with several more unique ways to mix it into my cold-weather wardrobe. Enjoy!

With Leather

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A little leather makes everything better. Well, maybe not everything. But it does add a nice edge to flannel.

Mixing Prints

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Plaid + stripes is a cool but not too wacky combo.

With Fur

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Faux fur, of course! This particular combo is perfect for the holidays. Or a Tuesday.

Girly

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Part of what I liked about this top was the girly ruffles, but you can make any plaid more feminine with red lips or the right accessories.

Layered

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Look closely: There’s a chambray shirt under the flannel one. That extra layer creates visual interest AND it’s more practical for super cold days.

And the obvious option…

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If all that is too “out there” for you, just throw a classic red plaid in with your basic fall neutrals.

Now that you’re properly inspired, here are a bunch of plaid pieces from Shopbop* you can add to your wardrobe right now! (Links are below.)

Mad for Plaid!

Madewell plaid shirts, all under $75

See more short jackets & long coats

Plaid skirts of all lengths and silhouettes

Lots of cozy cardigans

And a plaid scarf to top it off

*Shopbop is current sponsor of this blog.

6 Ways to Wear a Floral Blazer

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My last “How to Wear” post was way back in January when I showed you how to wear ankle boots. That post has hundreds of pins, so I figured why not pretend to be an expert yet again and see how many of you I can fool.

Next up is a spring/summer staple: the floral blazer. It’s one of the many things I look forward to pulling out of storage soon, because I got a ton of wear out of it last year. Below are a whopping SIX outfit ideas featuring my flowery jacket. If you have a floral blazer of your own – or if you’ve been thinking of taking the plunge – here’s proof of just how versatile these babies can be.

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Pair it with a super girly dress, a straw clutch, and metallic strappy sandals. Boom – instant summer date night outfit.

how to wear a floral blazer, ways to wear a floral jacket, one jacket six ways, remix your wardrobe

Put it over a basic office-appropriate dress in the same color palette. It looks a little more “grown-up” with classy pumps and a neutral leather bag.

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Go big or go home, right? If a bold print blazer isn’t enough for you, wear it with two different bright, non-matching colors.

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Wait, don’t change the channel. If you’re not into making a big statement, you can wear it with the most basic of basics: a black t-shirt and distressed ankle jeans.

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Always a good pair in my book: floral with stripes. For more tips on mixing prints, check out this post.

how to wear a floral blazer, ways to wear a floral jacket, one jacket six ways, remix your wardrobe

Finally, wear it with shorts and ballet flats for weekend excursions when you’re going in and out of A/C.

Shopping for a floral blazer of your own? Try one of these: