Moodboard – Fall Fashion Plaid

As I think I proved the other day in this post, plaid can be super chic and fashionable. Check out these lovely picks from around the web for a happy, plaid-y Fall season.

1. Maison Scotch Shirt from ShopBop
2. Buffalo Plaid Scarf from The Gap
3. Max & Mia Plaid Jacket from Nordstrom
4. Polo Match Plaid Clutch from Ruche
5. Shrunken Retro Plaid Boyshirt from Madewell
6. Stadium Cloth Car Coat from J.Crew (Check out the little girl's version too. It's adorable.)

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Thursday Vintage – Plaid Dress

This lovely vintage dress and jacket belonged to my great-aunt. I suspect that she had it custom made in Asia, where she spent many years living and working. The plaid is a delicate army green and brown. The design is so completely classic. Did you notice the self fabric belt?

The little cropped jacket is amazing – fabric covered buttons, bound buttonholes and welt pockets.

And do you see that interior pocket below? Amazing! I don't know what you call the toothy, folded fabric feature but it's really cool.

How to Make a Plaid Shirt Chic

The 90's gave plaid shirts a bad rap. But this photo proves that plaid can be utterly chic. (Just a little side note, I found the photo on pinterest and sadly can't find the original source. UPDATE: I found the source of the photo here on Happily Grey.) The photo is so gorgeous; it just slays me. If we could see the rest of her outfit, I think it would be dark, close fitting jeans and a leather handbag.

How to do it:

1. Get thee a plaid shirt. This men's shirt (by Gant Rugger at Barney's New York) matches our photo quite nicely. You should probably wash it about 50 times and get it nice and faded.

2. Put a chunky gold watch on that wrist.

3. Then add some femininity with a sweet little gold bracelet like this one by etsy shop fildee.

4. Finally, shade those eyes with dramatic, tortoise shell sunglasses like these by Steve Madden.

For more fall inspiration check out my Falling Into Autumn pinterest board.