How To Wear Your Plaid

Some basic suggestions apply to both men and women interested in wearing plaid.

Taken from: wikihow.com/Wear-Plaid

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   Limit the amount. Plaid is a bold pattern, so you should avoid overwhelming your look with too much of it. Either stick with one prominent plaid piece or several small plaid accessories.
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   Pair your plaid with neutral solids. Other patterns will clash, causing your outfit to look confused and busy.
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   Choose your fabric carefully. Plaid flannels are common for autumn and winter, but plaid print also comes in lighter materials like cotton, which is more suitable for spring and summer.
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   Pay attention to the print pattern and size. Choose whatever appeals to you most.
   • "Woven" styles mix multiple colors into one pattern and generally use large squares.
   • "Western" styles usually have smaller squares and only make use of one or two colors.
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   Pick the right color.
   • Red and black plaid is the most traditional and works especially well in colder months, but it may look too rugged for some tastes.
   • Other traditional looks involve muted colors like navy, gray, brown, tan, cream, and white.
   • Light pastels and bright colors are more modern. These work best for warmer months.