https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609646 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 21:55:45 +0000 BrieN 1609646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments. I guess I'm hearing that it's trial and error and that there isn't a secret handbook on how to wear plaid. &nbsp;I will look for plaids that are a bit restrained, very good advice. &nbsp;I also learned to go ahead and buy the item I'm thinking about -- the cute plaid pants I was considering sold out as I was pondering them &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609586 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:36:05 +0000 Aziraphale 1609586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't worry, plaid won't make you look short. I think it works for everybody. If you want a pattern that isn't quite so bold, you could always choose a low-contrast plaid, like those ones you see with dark greens and blacks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609573 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:14:18 +0000 rachylou 1609573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe skip collared plaid shirts unless they're longer like in the pic above... Plaid is fab </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609521 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 16:16:34 +0000 Janet 1609521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely try a more tonal kind of plaid -- I tend to like ones best that are not high contrast. I think anyone can wear plaid, just choose colors you love that will work well with your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609519 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 16:14:46 +0000 Angie 1609519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ANY body type can wear plaid. REALLY, and thanks for the kind words about my outfit, Brie.</p> <p>If you're worried about plaid in any way, simply choose a pattern and colour contrast that is less bold and more low contrast. You can even go for a smaller size of check.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609502 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:41:36 +0000 kkards 1609502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if you love it, try it….there's all kinds of plaids, try on all kinds of different size plaids…try different cuts….i'm willing to bet that with a little investment of time (and maybe some waiting on UPS, 'cause you may need to resort to online buying) you'll be able to find something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609496 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:23:49 +0000 Karie 1609496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how I love plaid! The Hilfiger plaid dress is a favorite of mine, and I think the bold red section of plaid that runs down the center draws the eye downward. The muted plaid and the length of the Gap tunic also helps to keep the eye focused on the vertical.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609491 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:14:33 +0000 Anonymous 1609491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could wear a 3/4 length coat over a plaid shirt so there's a bit of plaid but the overall impression is vertical.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609489 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:09:48 +0000 Colette 1609489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like plaid I think you should try it. I am not a print, stripes or plaid person but I was drawn to a plaid flannel shirt last fall. I wore it all the time and loved it. I'm also around your same height and a pear so I don't think you should worry about that. I've worn it loose, tucked and semi tucked, under a sweater, layered over a turtle neck and tee, and paired it with skinnies and slightly flared boot cuts. Moto boots, simple tall boots and heels. Basically just treated it as a normal button down shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-plaid#post-1609477 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:53:47 +0000 BrieN 1609477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Admiring Angie's lovely outfit recently, I am looking for some help thinking about plaid. As much as it appeals to my sense of style and love of pattern, I don't buy it as I am worried about it not being flattering on me. I am 5'4" and pretty curvy. Perhaps if I could find an item where the overall impression is more vertical than horizontal? &nbsp;What if the item is very tailored? &nbsp;How do I balance it out? &nbsp;Should this just be something I skip? &nbsp; </p>