We weren't always "mad about plaid" as the sartorial expression goes. (Too preppy? Played-out? Not quite sure.) Rather, our feelings toward the tartan cloth were lukewarm at best—lukewarm, that is, until we spotted this stylish young lass (right) strutting her plaid stuff down the street on a brisk, autumn morning just a few days ago. Not only was she rockin' a red checked plaid skirt, but she had also dared to pair it with PRINTED tights! Mixing prints?! Shocking. And yet (at least in our humble opinion) she pulled off the brave look with finesse…and so we felt inspired to seek out some sassy plaid of our own.
What follows are the affordable fruits of our labor. Check them out...
[1] Victoria's Secret plaid wool coat,
[2] Mango plaid skirt, $69
[3] Forever 21 plaid pea coat, $34.80
[4] Banana Republic plaid skirt,
[5] Nordstrom cashmere muffler, $88
[6] Lauren by Ralph Lauren skirt,