https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:54:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall/page/2#post-1550127 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:02:31 +0000 abc 1550127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. Early am and on iPhone so I can't reply to everyone. </p> <p>It's funny that several mention seeing these tops everywhere. I guess they haven't made it to where I live bc I don't see them in the stores or on people. I will be sourcing these when I go to the USA. So no worry about looking like a teeny bopper or like everyone around me. I just wanna look like a pulled together thirty ahem something year old and like lyn mentioned i like the graphic integrity, bright colors and bold patterns so I am gonna give them a whirl. </p> <p>Thanks everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall/page/2#post-1550080 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:52:57 +0000 lyn67 1550080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a long time I found them too casual for my style, in any color. Then, I just added 2 pcs. of them in &nbsp;bl&amp;w last fall and wear them with pencil skirts, to work in an office:-). I just love the graphic integrity of a regular, mid scale chechkered pattern, and the strict bold color combo of them, which to me is dressing them up a bit....Oh wait. maybe the one I am wearing the most it it is not really a flanel (fabric) per se, rather a thick cotton?(I hate button ups, if thin and too stiff). Sorry, I cannot remember...but I was thinking you are asking more about the pattern:-). I will surely wear them this fall, again-as am all in bl&amp;w for the moment:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall/page/2#post-1550074 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:50:04 +0000 Staysfit 1550074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My plaids are less classic, but I purchased them because I liked the colors, fabrics, and/or the slightly more abstract print and cut. I know you are talking about shirts here but I have two plaid dresses that have seen much wear this summer so i included them. if you want to wear plaid but not look like all the other plaid shirts around you, this could be a nice option. For fall my dresses will go under jackets or sweaters, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall/page/2#post-1550060 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:34:16 +0000 Maneera 1550060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 plaid shirts as well. One is silky polyster and can be worn anytime of the year...the other flannel. </p> <p>Look for a cotton blend with rayon....or look for a silky texture. You'll find tons of plaid prints in fabrics of all weight. I have the same problem as you regarding the top button, so I wear my shirt with top 2-3 buttons undone and a cami inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1550037 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 05:10:09 +0000 CocoLion 1550037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a few of these Soft Wash Flannel plaid shirts from Banana Republic in 2013 and they have held up so well! &nbsp;I didn't pay full price, I think I got them in early October for under $40 each. &nbsp;Totally worth it. &nbsp;I wash them in cold water, shake out and hang to dry. &nbsp;No ironing needed! &nbsp;I get compliments when I wear this shirt. </p> <p>ETA -- fabric is not too thick, I live in California with mild winters with temps ranging from 30s to 60s.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1550036 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:58:28 +0000 Ankita 1550036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi abc...plaid is another major love of mine and I've seen them everywhere lately... just bought 3 last week! They are so so versatile, I wear mine tucked into jeans, with a cami or tee underneath and keep buttons open, with shorts and skirts, under a blazer and even just tied to the waist!<br /> Zara has some beautiful ones, bright colors and very soft but good material fabric ☺ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549941 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:14:19 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1549941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, plaid is synonymous with fall, and I don't think plaid in general ever goes out of style, although certain scales of plaid and color schemes can be more or less trendy. Last year, iirc, was a lot of two-color and buffalo plaid, larger scale plaids, and all that retro heritage vibe.</p> <p>I don't have a lot of flannel anymore - it doesn't get cold enough here - but I have several plaid shirts that are broadcloth. I think the black and white one in Finds was last fall from BR. Nordstrom also had a Sandra one in this year's NAS in blues, and carries these Nexx button-ups that are double-layered which I really like. It's also the sort of thing that ON and Gap will have tons of in a month or so at a reasonable price, as long as you're not looking for something really warm and long-lasting for actual outside workwear (if you are, I recommend LL Bean or Duluth Trading). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549939 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:09:16 +0000 Word Lily 1549939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the '90s nostalgia of a plaid flannel shirt, except I didn't own one then! I keep thinking of how I would wear it and drawing a blank. From the runway pinboard of Angie's, I pinned my own board of ones I liked, and the only ones with plaid were tied around the waist. Hrm. So, while I think they'll be around this season, I still haven't decided if they're <i>me</i>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549932 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 01:00:25 +0000 Anonymous 1549932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right Suz -and in my case, a plaid shirt was never ,ever anything I wore, EVER. Not for any reason other than it's just not me. It never felt natural , which is why I should not have thought it would all of a sudden be so now. &nbsp;Maybe it's &nbsp;regional thing? &nbsp;I can honestly say that I have never seen a single one of my female friends my age in a plaid flannel shirt. &nbsp;Interesting eh? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549816 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:55:49 +0000 Suz 1549816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one gingham winter shirt now and two plaid. I'll be wearing them again this year, but in a slightly different way, perhaps, than last year -- I'll try to think of ways to freshen them up a bit, different combos than last year. (Maybe with my so-far nonexistent cropped pants or culottes, for instance, LOL.)&nbsp;</p> <p>And I feel a bit different than Lisa about this. A shirt (or 3) is to my mind, an excellent way to play with a trend and freshen a closet. So what if you only wear it for a season and then move on to the next pattern? It's not too pricey. And if it is not truly "dated" then you can pass it along to someone else who will be thrilled. </p> <p>Mind you, I did wear my plaid shirts a lot more than twice each -- I actually wore them a <b>lot</b> throughout their season. So I guess that is the real issue. &nbsp;Only buy a trendy seasonal item if you know you will wear frequently within its season, or get maximum joy per wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549814 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:54:45 +0000 Anonymous 1549814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't iron my flannel shirts but tumble them a few minutes in a cool dryer to eliminate wrinkles, then hang to dry.&nbsp; However, my favorite plaid shirt is a silky polyester.&nbsp; It absolutely does not wrinkle and can be worn longer&nbsp;and layered more easily than flannel.&nbsp; I bought a new cotton one this fall but am looking for plaid shirts in silk.&nbsp; The ones below are silk but pricey.&nbsp; I hope for sales.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549813 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:49:08 +0000 Bonnie 1549813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a lot of flannel shirts because I find them perfect for hiking in cooler weather. &nbsp;I've only ordered the ones from LLBean and Woolrich and I really like the ones I buy from Woolrich best because they are more fitted and not as heavy as the ones from LLBean. &nbsp;I never iron my flannel shirts, just dry them in the dryer and they always look great. &nbsp;The Duluth Trading Company and J Crew flannel shirts look really nice so maybe I'll try them this year to see how I like them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549811 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:45:28 +0000 Isabel 1549811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope not too; &nbsp;they have become a staple for me. &nbsp;With that said, while shopping with my daughter and her two friends at an upscale mall, plaid tops were EVERYWHERE. &nbsp;: &nbsp;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549809 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:35:47 +0000 Elly 1549809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love plaid shirts-- always wear them no matter what is "in fashion".&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549806 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:33:54 +0000 Anonymous 1549806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree - I've been out and about with my 19 year old shopping for clothes, and the plaid shirt is still everywhere. &nbsp;But - it's everywhere that a 19 year old shops, which is not really where I want to shop so......not sure what that means. &nbsp;I know Angie suggests it;s a classic, and it is, but that shirt that's the classic is not the same as the trendy version: &nbsp;slightly oversize and drapey etc. &nbsp;(i.e. the Rails shirts) &nbsp;I'm kind of sick of seeing them everywhere in Urban Outfitters, American Eagle etc and not sure the two I bought last year are going to see much wear. &nbsp;The plaid shirt of last year was the perfect example of my lemming-ness and thinking i needed to buy into a trend. &nbsp;I did, and wore each of them maybe once. I think it has to be part of your look to begin with or it just doesn't last. &nbsp;My 2c anyways :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549804 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:33:00 +0000 Janet 1549804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going with classic. I have 3 or 4 (between ranch wear and home). Ranging from lightweight cotton to heavy warm flannel. Love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549797 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 20:19:05 +0000 rachylou 1549797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaid is classic, but not hot and somewhat an embarrassment in hipsterville for manboys now... This is TMI, but the only men in Hipsterville are club bouncers... Also, we only have clubs, no night clubs... I'm going to move... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549760 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:16:55 +0000 Roxanna 1549760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you asked the question, ABC - I was wondering the same thing! I might pair mine with my leather pencil skirt and pearls this year (as long as our doesn't look too 'last year') as well as with a stepped turtleneck pullover (an outfit Angie wore last year.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549751 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:59:19 +0000 Angie 1549751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flannel shirts are an iconic modern classic, abc. Not dated AT ALL. It's all in how they are worn.&nbsp;I'm thinking of trying this one myself. I love the orange.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549742 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:31:50 +0000 celia 1549742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a flannel one from Tommy Hillfinger and it doesn't need to be ironed. Also I don't feel that it is too warm until January when A/C 's in everybody's house is at tropical temperature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549693 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:58:33 +0000 abc 1549693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, checking your link now.</p> <p>Glory, thanks! &nbsp;I was just sitting here thinking of all of the outfits I could make with a shirt or two like this. &nbsp;Maybe they're whats been missing in my life, haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549689 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:56:10 +0000 Glory 1549689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that sounds great. I wear mine with shorts, capris, white and dark denim. 2 of mine are a light weight almost like rayon. I saw a lady at the gym last week and had one thrown on over her duds and she looked great.<br />There are many weights and some are very light, like a thin cotton or rayon.<br />Here is one from Joe Fresh in the US that might work:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jcpenney.com/joe-fresh-long-sleeve-plaid-shirt/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005850703&amp;searchTerm=joe+fresh&amp;catId=SearchResults&amp;_dyncharset=UTF-8&amp;colorizedImg=DP0717201517042640M.tif"><a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/joe-fresh-long-sleeve-plaid-shirt/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005850703&#038;searchTerm" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcpenney.com/joe-fr.....searchTerm</a>...</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549687 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:54:00 +0000 Jenn 1549687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Madewell is all in on the plaid shirts, so I think you're safe. </p> <p>I really adore my flannel shirt. It's from Duluth Trading Co.--their crosscut performance flannel--and is a 60/40 cotton/poly blend. Normally, I'd be questioning that, but it's been great. It also has some tailoring details that help the fit a lot. Watch the video.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/womens-crosscut-performance-flannel-shirt-65500.aspx?ev3=recommended_products"><a href="http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/womens-crosscut-performance-flannel-shirt-65500.aspx?ev3=" rel="nofollow">http://www.duluthtrading.com/s......aspx?ev3=</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549680 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:48:52 +0000 abc 1549680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the original question has now been answered, which leads me to another question.</p> <p>As I mentioned and think about this more, I don't need or want a thick flannel shirt. &nbsp;I don't need to dress for warmth. &nbsp;</p> <p>I need something that I can wash and hang to dry. &nbsp;NO ironing. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have noticed that sometimes with thinner fabric tops, they tend to end up with the top button around my neck rather than staying put. NO idea why this happens, but I'd like to avoid it if possible.</p> <p>So any wisdom you can offer on the FABRIC for said shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549674 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:45:45 +0000 Diana 1549674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all over the place here too. Plaid shirt + skinnies + riding boots is a pretty classic look here though so they're always around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549671 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:44:39 +0000 Thistle 1549671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seeing them a lot, and not just at Land's End, LL bean and Eddie Bauer.&nbsp; I think they are still trending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549664 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:39:50 +0000 abc 1549664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory that gives me hope. &nbsp;Also I am hoping they are not stiff/thick fabric, as our weather is pretty temperate and I don't need to dress for warmth. &nbsp;I think maybe it's best if I try a few out and see. &nbsp;Hopefully I will be in the US again very soon and can focus my shopping, including this type of top on my list. &nbsp;I could see them working with white jeans as well as medium and dark wash denim, so hopefully a smart purchase. &nbsp;Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549656 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:36:01 +0000 Glory 1549656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No I don't iron them but I hang to dry. I have 2 others: one from Marks Workwearhouse and the last one from Joe Fresh. All very reasonable price wise. My most recent (last week) is white and black similar to the second one you posted. Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549654 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:34:49 +0000 abc 1549654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, thanks! &nbsp;Good to know you're still seeing them (and not just on lumberjacks, haha)</p> <p>Dee - good! &nbsp;So glad to hear other fabbers are still enjoying theirs and adding more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-plaid-tops-dated-for-fall#post-1549652 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:34:05 +0000 Dee 1549652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought one as well. And I have one from last year that I'm looking forward to wearing when the weather cools. So I vote buy! </p>