I give full credit to Gwen Stefani and her L.A.M.B line for bringing plaid styles into the mainstream. She first donned the look in her own personal style then incorporated it into her line.
This is a dress from the L.A.M.B line. I absolutely adore this dress. It is not at all frumpy which is what I believe first comes to women's minds when they think of plaid. Yet this dress is so chic and elegant. It helps that it is very tailored and body fitted. The plaid is also redesigned. This isn't your catholic school girl plaid! It is more much pleasing to the eye, which also makes it appealing. This dress can be more casual or more dressed up with a pair of heels as shown in the picture. The attention to detail on this dress is also flawless. I love the pleating at the bottom, as well as the belt. That instantly adds another level of sophistication to the look and makes it polished.
Plaid patterns are also being shown for outerwear. Coats in plaid have become all the rage this season. This coat by Alice & Olivia seems to be the most versatile considering it's black and white. It's pretty pricey at $440, but honestly that isn't too bad considering the hefty prices these days.
Bottom Line: Give plaid a try. Since I don't think this will be a lasting trend I would suggest buying a dress because you can wear it starting now through the winter, and you won't feel devastated if this style doesn't last. If your concerned about not being able to pull off plaid, don't be I think that if you find the right style for you that anyone can wear this trend.
Until Next Time...Ciao Fashionistas
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