December 13, 2012

Tis the Season With Plaid

Plaid shirt: Forever 21, Stripe shirt: H&M (recent sale $10), Skirt: Thrifted, Heels: Loft (similar), Accessories: Karen Walker sunglasses, H&M scarf (recent sale $5), Frank Gehry for Fossil watch, J.Crew bauble bracelets, bombom dainty ring (c/o), Anthropologie ring, Foley & Corinna bag

There's something about the plaid shirt that has turned the quintessential 90s grunge piece into a chic addition to the modern wardrobe. It's quickly become a fun pattern to incorporate into print mixing and it has been updated with studs and spikes (like this Zara shirt) or made chic by pairing with unexpected items (like sequin skirts). I was pretty tomboy-ish in the way I dressed as a kid so I definitely owned a plaid shirt or two. I loved wearing it as a layer to my t-shirt or tied around my waist. 

For this look, I layered my plaid shirt with my stripe shirt underneath and paired that with my ladylike thrifted wool skirt. Of course, I threw in some leopard for good measure (belt and shoes). Ya know...in case there wasn't enough print mixing going on. It's an eclectic mix of vintage, grunge and ladylike chic (so it seems). 
Tis the Season!






35 comments:

Jacquelyn Giardina said...

plaid leopard and stripes! perfect combo

xo Jackie
...livingaftermidnite

JennaStevie said...

I always love plaid, it's my favourite pattern for fall/winter.
I love the way you layered this one and print mixed it!! It looks wonderful with the grey full skirt
xJennaD

Anna Do said...

Great mix of prints!! You look very pretty and elegant!

Anna Do
annasmirror.blogspot.com

Katherine / Of Corgis and Cocktails said...

I really love plaid shirts like this, especially when paired with warm accessories like that scarf! Just looks so cozy!

Pins, Needles & Fashion said...

I love the pairing of the plaid and skirt! you look great.

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Nancie said...

hey Nancy {Namesake} :) Love this look esp the heels.xx
NANCIEMWAI.COM

Crystalin said...

Love love the print mixing! Such a big fan of plaid right now. I might be going overboard lol.

indie by heart said...

I really like it how you've spiced the plaids with leopard heels ! Such a cute look. And the skirt looks perfect too, nice shape and length. :) Cute look!

Satu
Indie by heart

Suzanne Carillo Style Files said...

I love that you have the leopard on your feet.

Bisous
Suzanne
http://bisous.typepad.com/bisous/

Sarah said...

I love that skirt! This outfit totally works, If i just read the description I would think no way, but it really looks great! Good job.

Always Maylee said...

So cute! Love the plaid shirt and leopard heels!

xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee

Well... said...

Ooooh. OoooOooooh! I love the pattern mixing you did here :D Leopard print, plaid, AND stripes! Bravo, you totally rocked it. <3

Trendy Teal

Susie said...

love this look on you – it's sort of updated boho ladylike, if that makes any sense at all.

Sea and Swank

style guide.L A M said...

Love the plaid and the leopard accents! you look gorgeous :)

xoxo, Tiffany
http://lamstyleguide.blogspot.com

Haylie said...

So pretty!! I love how fearlessly you mix prints, and they always look amazing :)

-Haylie

Krystal said...

i've been looking for the perfect plaid shirt! haven't found yet :(

Jeans and a Teacup said...

Love the print mixing! I don't really think about layering plaid shirts but it looks great!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup

The Love Hanger said...

I love the way plaid and stripes look together. And that skirt is just amazing! I am always on the lookout for skirts like that at thrift stores and I can never find them in my size. Always either too big or too small. You look amazing though! <3

toni

Janet Mandell said...

Love this chic and stylish look! Thanks for stopping by my blog girl!

http://fashion-a-holic.com

oomph. said...

i have been living in my plaids and flannels lately! i love seeing them paired with feminine pieces like your skirt here.

Chocolate Cookies &amp; Candies said...

You've certainly taken the plaid shirt to another level. I've always liken the print to more grungy, rocker type style but your outfit is unbelievably feminine.

The Key To Chic said...

I adore the mix of prints, and those shoes are terrific! Cap toe and leopard? Heel perfection, I tell ya! Your whole outfit is so chic and you are glowing!
xo,
Melissa

Daniella said...

Ah that skirt is so chic! Love this look, the print play is perfect :)

Take care,

Daniella xox

s said...

love the plaid! xO!
www.thehautecookie.com

Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...

nancy, that is a gorgeous plaid! not all plaids are equal. you picked a winner and styled it to perfection. you look exquisite! i love your accessories and skirt.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/

Chioma said...

you look so gorgeous! you are a layering queen! i have to dust off my thrifted skirt soon and try and replicate this look :)

Chioma
C's Evolution of Style

Tiffany said...

stripes, plaid, and leopard! I love it!! Looks perfectly pulled together!

-Tiffany
http://stylesidebar.blogspot.com/

Princess Dane Recabe said...

You're so pretty and stylish! :)

I always love plaid clothings whether its on trend or not! :)

DANEY
THE UNCANNY GIRL

Happiness at Mid Life said...

I am in love with this look! They were meant to be worn all together.

Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com

Nava said...

Great post! I love it! ^^ You have a nice blog, mind to follow each other? :)

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Caitie Schlisserman said...

so darling! I love the plaid with that skirt. And that skirt is such a perfect and versatile piece!

xxx
Lady à la Mode

Amy said...

you look so cozy and chic!

xx amy
Leopard and Lillies

Katie (Lemon Jitters) said...

Nancy, you rocked it on this one! Love this outfit so much.

Coline Chavaroche said...

Thank you Nancy :)
Perfect sunglasses


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Coline.

Danielle said...

I'm very picky about pattern mixing, but this is by far my favorite of all of the ones that I've seen.

I love every detail of this outfit!

-Danielle

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