For those who enjoy wearing plaids and would wear the pattern in outerwear, this post is for you. Plaids (or checks and tartans) come in all sorts. The colours of the plaid can be bold, muted, neutral, non-neutral, two-toned or multi-coloured. The scale of the pattern can be larger or smaller. The length of the coat can be shorter or longer. The longer the length, bigger the plaid, and brighter the colours, the bolder the coat. Conversely, some plaids are as subtle as false plains, and almost look solid.
The collection below shows examples of plaid coats.
A plaid coat seems limiting because it’s patterned instead of solid. Although these days, the idea is to just wear it over anything. That might be harder to do in practice because of clashing colours and patterns. Rest assured that if the plaid is in your neutrals, or its colours are well represented in your wardrobe, it will seamlessly work with many outfits. Feel free to pattern mix with a plaid coat too.
Onto some plaid coat outfit inspiration.
1. Statement Plaid Squared
A maxi coat in a navy and toffee plaid is worn over a plaid co-ord in a mismatched plaid. The blouse and trousers co-ord are in a matching green, navy and toffee plaid. The toffee and navy in each of the plaids unites them so that they work together. Bordeaux loafers add a touch of red. A cherry red bag adds more red. A chocolate brown hat adds a trendy touch.
2. Sporty Luxe
A pair of very dark blue, dressy flared jeans is combined with a white tee. A black zip-through sweater hoodie is the next layer. A coat in a grey, black, white and red plaid tops the lot. The hood is worn outside the coat for a great visual effect. White sneakers match the tee. A dressy black bag matches the hoodie.
3. Subtle Plaid Squared
An olive, cream and black bias cut flared skirt is combined with an olive V-neck pullover. A black belt is added for waist definition. An olive and black plaid coat tops the lot. The mismatched plaids live in harmony because they share black and olive components. Tall black boots match the belt and the black in the plaids. Plaid coats can work equally well over dresses.
4. Berries Jubilee
Last, black flared jeans are combined with a tucked ombre sweater in black, cream, and cranberry. A back western belt and chunky heeled black boots discreetly match the pants. A conversational berry-toned plaid coat tops the lot. Add jewellery, watch, bag, headgear and eyewear as desired.
It’s been years since I had a plaid coat. I have plaid jackets but no plaid coat. I like bold and subtle plaids. I find them energizing and quite versatile. If the right plaid coat found me, I’d snap it up. How about you?
