The plaid shirt has been everything from a preppy staple to a grunge accessory to a lumbersexual must-have. Over the years it’s become as ubiquitous as the denim jacket, elevating the one-time grunge staple to the ranks of wardrobe staple. The beauty of this classic closet staple is that there are so many ways to wear a plaid shirt and it’s actually a lot more versatile than you may think. And it instantly adds a rugged, cool girl vibe to any outfit. It’s actually kind of amazing what one shirt can do.
I know that it may feel like the plaid shirt is only for apple picking or bygone emo girl days, but there are actually a bunch of fresh ways to wear a plaid shirt that won’t feel dated or costume-y. Seriously, wear it with anything, the more unexpected the better. Some of my favorite ways to wear a plaid shirt include:
- Tucked into a sequin skirt
- Teamed with a pair of wide-leg grey trousers
- Knotted over a ball gown
- Unbuttoned over a well-worn tee
- Paired with jeans and a beanie
- Teamed up with leather skinnies
- Tied around the waist of your fave cutoffs or sweater dress
- Paired with a flirty mini skirt
- Pair your plaid shirt with chinos or khaki pants for a smart-casual outfit.
- Layer your plaid shirt with a cardigan or sweater
I love looking at pics of how other stylish women are styling items to help inspire me, so here are some more ways to wear a plaid shirt for all the visual folks out there (me!).
sahildhawan258 says
Wow, so many ideas with a simple check shirt. I didn’t know that a check shirt can be worn in these different ways. Amazing post. Hey, if someone like you want to buy a casual shirt for men, then you can check Muft’s shirt. They are amazing in making good quality of shirts for men
krismkoch says
thank you for reading!