It's a plaid, plaid world...

 

 

I'm not a huge lover of plaid. When it comes to mind, I think red, green and white. A cross between a preppy college boy and Christmas. So, when I saw these atypical plaids, I grabbed them and headed for the fitting room. All three shirts are from Old Navy and at $5.99 a piece, I couldn't pass them up.

In my quest for styling my new plaids, my first option was to check out Pinterest. Numerous designs appeared but nothing grabbed me until I realized why. As a mom in her, gasp, mid 40's, I don't adhere to much of the norm. I've developed my style based on what I like, not necessarily what a younger woman would choose. That's what fashion is about, choosing and expanding your style to fit your needs. Therefore, I'm presenting the way I would wear my new plaid pieces. While you may not agree, my choices can, and hopefully, will inspire you to explore your options with clothing and shoes.

 

 

This is an ensemble I really like. It has bright yellow, blues and greens. It's getting chilly outside and nothing is better than a nice, warm cardigan to go over just about any shirt. A cargo pant fits the bill by adding comfort and style. Lime suede mocs finish the outfit with an unusual injection of color.

Old Navy shirt-Goodwill, J.Crew cargo pants-Goodwill, Gap Cardigan, Minnetonka Mocs

 

 

 

Plaid shirt #2 has blues, purples and green. It's really a pretty combination. This shirt is styled with a blue scarf with fringe and iridescent threads. The scarf adds a bit of flash to the plaid/denim combo. I finished this outfit up with a bright pair of green Mary Jane's. Funky and fun.

Old Navy shirt-Goodwill, Scarf, no tag, Goodwill, Citizens of Humanity jeans-Goodwill, Miz Mooz shoes-Goodwill

 

 

 

 

I love pink but never really thought about it mixed with purple to form a plaid. I like it! It's different and more girly, therefore, I kind of jazzed up the combination. Leopard is still a hot trend and some even consider it a neutral, so why not throw a little in? I added some denim and ballet flats for a glitzy, fun outfit. The addition of the leopard vest and delicate ballet shoes, adds a different twist, making your plaid stand out in the crowd.

Old Navy shirt-Goodwill, Dennis Basso leopard vest-Goodwill, Joe's Jeans-Goodwill, Tieks flat

 

When you find a great deal at Goodwill, you can afford to take a chance with fashion trends. Work it into your own style and show everyone it's a plaid, plaid world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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