Search for plaid shirts on most retailer’s websites and you’ll find plenty to choose from. Plaid is not only a holiday favorite, the trend goes beyond seasonal fashion, plaid shirts are a trend, period. Looking for a variety of ways to wear a plaid shirt? Check out how I styled this style from Rails and shop for additional styles at the end of this post.
Five Ways to Wear a Plaid Shirt
Outfit #1
The first thought when styling a plaid shirt is to do it casually with a pair of jeans. In this first look, I gave this plaid shirt an upgrade by styling it with a cognac suede skirt from Reiss, weatherproof Aquatalia boots, a navy handbag from Botkier and hoop earrings from Lauren Ralph Lauren.
Outfit #2
This more casual way to style a plaid shirt is easy for weekend chic. I layered a chunky sweater from Joie and a pair of slim boyfriend jeans from Frame. I finished the look with burgundy loafer flats from Steve Madden, cognac bag from Rebecca Minkoff and sunglasses from Tory Burch.
Outfit #3
Here is another casual look to consider with your plaid shirt. Olive jeans are a nice switch-up from jeans and will work with whatever colors are in your plaid shirt. I styled this look with a pair of olive jeans from Madewell, denim jacket from Two by Vince Camuto, a bright yellow blanket scarf from Treasure & Bond, booties from Sam Edelman and taupe handbag from Urban Originals.
Outfit #4
Next, I styled the plaid shirt for work. I styled the top with an ankle length pair of navy pants from Theory and layered a double breasted blazer from Veronica Beard over the shirt. I finished the outfit with a tan pair of suede pumps from Calvin Klein and bag from See by Chloe. To give the outfit a kick of trend, I styled the look with tassel earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane.
Outfit #5
I used the colors in the plaid to create this outfit. I styled this more relaxed outfit with a pair of wide leg cropped pants from Halogen and cardigan from Eileen Fisher. For a pop, I added these teal pumps from Boden and finished the outfit with a grey tote from AllSaints and tassel lariat from Stella & Dot.
Shop for plaid shirts
Shopping for a plaid shirt? Check out these additional styles.
