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How to Style a Plaid Shirt for Work
Workin’ a plaid shirt at the office is an exercise in effortless dressing. Simply swap out your go-to button-down or blouse for this checked number and watch the sartorial possibilities unfold. Strike the right balance of polished and comfy-meets-chic with a leather-look skirt, an oversized knit and chunky heeled ankle boots. A silvery sac makes toting your nine-to-five essentials a snap, and marbled baubles add a hint of of-the-moment flair.
Penfield Jansen Plaid Shirt ($85) + River Island Dark Red Leather-Look Midi Skirt ($30), Mango Mixed Knit Sweater ($40), Vagabond Tyra Boot ($180), Accessorize Classic Bucket Tote Bag ($80), Tourterelle Drops ($48), Patricia Vargas Kali F1 Phone Case ($35), RMS 5-Free Formula Nail Polish ($15)
How to Style a Plaid Shirt for a Night Out
Make your plaid shirt shine bright on a night out with a metallic A-line skirt with a retro edge. To give the topper a fun, festive feel, stick with statement accessories like fluorescent kicks paired with funky sheer socks, tassel earrings and an eye-catching graphic clutch. Give those eyelids a quick swipe of the shimmery stuff and prepare to turn some heads.
Penfield Jansen Plaid Shirt ($85) + Lizzie Fortunato Pick Up Sticks Pouch ($150), Maison Kitsuné A-Line Metallic Mini Skirt ($158), ASOS Performer Pointed High Heels ($99), Bauble Bar Festival Tassel Drops ($32), Laura Mercier Fairy Dust Eye Shimmer ($28), Hansel from Basel Sheer Ivory Dot Socks ($24)
How to Style a Plaid Shirt for the Weekend
Plaid shirts have off-duty written all over them. Go for the ultimate classic combo by pairing them up with on-trend cropped denim and a warm, fuzzy vest with a folkloric twist. Block ankle boots and bright, fringe-flecked earrings cut the outfit’s laid-back vibe, introducing an air of sophistication that’s perfect for everything from brunch with your besties to casual first dates.
Penfield Jansen Plaid Shirt ($85) + Topshop Faux Fur Embroidered Gilet ($140), Dondup Shocking Jean ($198), BDG Mini Leather Tote Bag ($89), Zara Leather Ankle Boots With Block Heel ($139), Radà Earrings With Stones and Ribbon Fringe ($172), Cheap Monday Fuller Round Sunglasses ($36), Dinoplatz Lip Balm ($15)
What pieces in your closet deserve more attention, but stump your style game? Tell us about your trickiest wear-again garments in the comments below and we might feature them in our next Style Resolutions post!
