I LOVE PLAID.

I also love flannel, but it’s too heavy of a fabric to sport in the Sunshine State 98% of the time.

If you are anything like me, you love plaid prints too, but have a rational fear of looking like a trendy lumberjack that just came out of aisle 6 at The Home Depot. A few tricks I use to combat such a nightmare include pairing the top with more feminine pieces and keeping at least one article of clothing a bit more form-fitting to keep from looking boxy and instead flattering my body. For instance, pairing a looser-fit top with some tighter jeans and/or heels or a pretty boot of some kind can really alter the whole dynamic of the look. Glamming your outfit up a little with some jewelry and accessories is another easy tactic to keeping you far from the “I’m looking for my misplaced axe…” look.

Plaid comes in so many patterns, color combinations and can be used on many different articles of clothing in all different seasons- there’s always something for everyone! Fall seems to be the prime time for plaid though, and with good reason; there’s a certain cozy, homey, warm feeling associated with plaid (at least in my humble opinion) that just pairs so perfectly with the Fall season.

I’ve linked just a few of my favorite things for this upcoming season- all numbers correspond to the numbered links and all of the looks are current to this season!

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What are some of your favorite plaid looks? How do you style them throughout the seasons? I’d love for you to share!