LOVE the plaid trend, and am currently wearing it in a tunic, shirt and dress. yeah, i like to OD on my obsessions . i’d also suggest playing with the many different colors available — my coworker turned up the other day in red and black buffalo plaid with jeans and got a whole bunch of snarky lumberjack comments from the boys, but my bright turquoise and black shirt paired with black skinnies and moto boots didn’t get a peep!

I love plaid too, but I don’t see myself wearing the styles above. I have one yellow plaid shirt which I’ve had really hard time wearing in the past. Perhaps this year will be different… I really like your idea of adding a touch of lace.

I am really drawn to tartan patterned jackets and skirts, and I like when they are combined with other patterns like dots, stripes or herring bone tweeds. I’ve done these mixes in the past, but I want to expand my wardrobe with a tartan skirt and/or jacket. Very much, the Lady of the Manor: http://www.style.com/vogue/fea.....amp;cnt=8.

I’ve mentioned in previous threads that I reluctantly gave up plaid after moving to Scotland as there are too many connotations of running up hills whilst shouting ‘FREEDOM’.

However, I love tartan tailored items. I’m quite taken with the first and fifth look with the ruffles (quell surprise!) but the other items worn in the wrong way could resemble items from the Olsen’s closets.

I’m looking forward to many posts of beautiful plaid shirt outfits over the season to prove me wrong.

I like the look of these plaid tunics on others but I don’t think I can see myself in them. I am currently plotting to wear my plaid pants instead.

I’m dying to try this look:

http://www.paulinamaternity.co.....-diamonds/

but it’s a little pricey. Like Hanna, I’m very particular about the pattern and colors of the plaid. But being in high school and college in the 90’s and now being a mom this casual look (modernized) really appeals to me.

Good point, hanna. I guess black and red plaid shirts can look more “lumber jacket –ish”. Fun colours like blue, turquoise and yellow less so.

Danja, I LOVE tartan pants and skirts. Those are the items I have in tartan/check/plaid in my wardrobe. Not as into the jackets and coats but I could be swayed. Like you, I prefer a dressier form of check/tartan/plaid.

Julie (R&J), your reasoning makes perfect sense. I think you either like the look of flannel shirts or you don’t. It’s really casual and I guess that’s why it appealing. Forum member Tanya leads a casual life style and she rocks the tunic she just got.

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....hirt-dress

Patience, that’s a fantastic maternity outfit! Make no mistake though, the shoes and handbag are an integral part the look.

I kindof like the top middle, and the bottom right. The ones without the belts remind me of old flannel nightshirts. I probably won’t be investing in a flannel shirt this year. But like other trends, it will probably begin to grow on me by next year, and then I’ll feel that it’s too late to jump on the bandwagon.

I like this look on other women. I am big busted so wearing a plaid shirt is a little like wearing a bullseye right where I don’t want lots of attention. Wish I were less “apple-y” so I could wear it but I am still searching for some used denim shirts that I could recut to fit. That is a little more my style anyway.

I like the idea of re-invented plaid and tried on a few tunics and shirts over the last few months, but haven’t really found anything I loved. So maybe it’s not for me, or maybe I’m just not excited enough about it to try harder. I’ll enjoy it on others

At 5′2″, I think a plaid tunic would probably completely overwhelm my petite frame.

The ruffles turn me off, but I LOVE the look belted.

Angie, your guidelines are very helpful, especially to make the “lumberjackness” of these pieces more feminine. I love a beautiful tartan and have tried on loads of shirts/tunics this fall, but nothing looked like something I could pull off with style. So I will probably pass unless the perfect plaid top or dress in silk or silk blend (and, after reading this, with ruffles) tempts me. I am using a blue denim shirt.
After seeing them sported by all ages in Vancouver this summer, I’m now craving French sailor striped tops for layering.

The only plaid I usually wear is on my flannel pajamas! That being said, I did spy this blouse a couple of weeks ago and loved the girly collar and bow:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....981905378/

This is one of those trends that I just don’t like. For my taste, plaid shirts look too casual in that cotton material. I have a plaid top with ruffles in a silky material that I much prefer. The cotton versions just don’t give with my style, I suppose. Reminds me too much of pajamas.

Looks nice on others, just not for me!

I like plaid shirts, and I was looking for some no-boyish ways to wear them, so, thanks for your useful advices!!. I will give ruffles a try, and I will improve my tunic-shirts with belts and femenine complements!
(it’s my first comment: sorry if I’ve made any mistake!)

I adore plaid. Always have. It has been roughly 10 years since I last went through a plaid craze, and I am SO ready for it again.

Unfortunately one of the shirts I recently got has chest pockets. I’m hoping the crazy pattern will camouflage them somewhat, and wearing it slightly unbuttoned or completely open, like the last model, might make it work better. My intention was to wear it unbuttoned to the waist with a lace camisole underneath. Crossing fingers.

i like plaid a lot, and actually got a plaid tunic last week as Angie mentioned. It already has a skinny black leather double-wrapped belt. I plan to wear it with skinny ponte pants and/or jeans, over a silk/lace cami.

While I still love ruffles…no amount of ruffles, lace, or any girlie item is going to sway me to try plaid…just one of those trends that aren’t for me”)
Although I think other wear it quite well…perhaps my age has something to do with it?..to casual, not enough structure?

I cannot stand plaid!! So certainly not for me.

I will be very glad when this look goes away. I love a subtle plaid scarf, and I just bought a very cute 60’s style plaid dress. But I can’t stand the plaid tops. They look like granny nightgowns.

I like plaid shirts, but not those ruffled tunics. They look just like some plaid flannel nightgowns I used to wear!

Great suggestions! I love wearing them with skinny jeans.

-meream

I have to say that I hate this trend, too. It reminds me of 90s grunge, those cheap men’s “camp” shirts they sell at Kmart, and lumberjacks, all rolled into one.

Maybe on a teenager but I’m not going to be wearing this anytime soon.

I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect plaid tunic and that red/gray one is it! Thanks so much. I’ve got some black jeans-type leggings and black riding boots to go with. Fun!