Personally, I think of straw, flat-bed trucks and chew. Not the sexiest collection of images. But the Oregon girl in me has always loved plaid.
So can you wear plaid to the office? Absolutely! As long as you abide by a few basic rules, you should introduce this friendly fabric to your office (just leave your chew in the truck).
Rule 1: Dress it up!
Pair it with a classy pencil skirt or well-tailored trouser pants. You need to balance the casual nature of plaid with something simple, classic and expensive-looking.
And yes...I'm cold! ;-)
Rule 2: Do your Hair!
Stay away from hairstyles you would pair with plaid on the farm (ponytail, braiding, etc.) Go more formal and unexpected with a high bun, a french twist or in waves!
Rule 3: Shoes matter!
I prefer a neutral heel to help balance the busy pattern (use metallics as neutrals). I'm always partial to high-heels, but Tory Burch Reva Flats would be a
beautiful option if you don't like a heel.
Rule 3: Accessorize!
Adding gold, silver or other pops of color will help blend the
plaid into a more cohesive look!
Plaid Top - H&M (available in-store)
Earrings - Anthropologie
Heels - Jessica Simpson
Belt - Nordstrom (Purchase HERE)
Clutch - H&M (Purchase HERE)
Ring - H&M (available in-store)
More plaid that could be easily dressed up for workwear:
I'm linking up today with my friend Mae from Lily & Mae...stop by her site to see how she rocked plaid! I'm also linking with The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty!
So would you wear plaid to your office?
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58 comments:
Cute look! I have a structured plaid shirt I love wearing to work. As long as you keep everything else dressy, it can be totally doable.
Totally agree with what you said. As long as you dress it up a bit, plaid totally works for work.
Your outfit is really sleek.
Great ideas for plaid - and I especially like gingham!
lovely i like check shirts
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Woow, you look really nice. It looks great for work as well :)
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this is such a cute combo! i wish we had an H&M here in houston.
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super cute!
The plaid paired with the pencil skirt is such a professional look! I also wear my plaid shirts to the office (although my office is pretty casual) underneath a belted sweater.
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Completely agree- I wear mine with a pencil skirt :)
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I actually wear plaid to the office all the time, but it is usually paired with a pencil skirt. I was following your rules and I didn't even know it!
Tara
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oh thank you so much :)
btw love the clutch ;)
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Great post. I could wear plaid everyday! Love how you paired it with that skirt and heels. Also, love that clutch, great colors.
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i have to admit, plaid is not my fave-- but you make it look so gorgeous!! maybe i will give it a second try ;)
@ everyone - thanks for the lovely comments! Happy to see so many fellow plaid-lovers!
XO - Marion
Great ideas! I'm not a huge fan of plaid on myself b/c I think I look frumpy, even if I dress it up. I do better with gingham, I think. LOL. Oh and I FINALLY figured out who you look like -- Eva Mendes. Gorgeous!
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Okay, seriously OBSESSED with this plaid shirt paired with that skirt. SUCH a cute combo! You're smokin girl! ;)
LOVE this! I love the metallic shoe with it...totally fancies up the entire outfit! And I can't wait to join in your colorblock challenge! I'm submitting my pic this weekend!
Love it! It's hard to make a plaid shirt with such strong colors work, but you did it! thanx for your super sweet comments on my blog. followed xx
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I have a pink and black plaid shirt I haven't pulled out for quite awhile, but you are making me think I need to : )
You are gorgeous and this dress is a chic.
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absolutely love what you paired together, looking chic!
love this! you look so put together, but i never would've paired the plaid with that skirt. love it.
Your plaid outfit is perfect for work...love it!
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Thanks for sharing! I've been waiting til it got a bit warmer to wear plaid with a skirt but I musttt try this!
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fabulous look Marion! so fun to see plaid styled for work...you did it so well!
xx
Looking gorgeous! I've never thought about dressing it up. Such a clever idea :)
Plaid looks so much different today then in the past. I really like it. I prefer gingham but your look is really cute Marion.
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What??! Totally in love with dressing up the plaid shirt! Thanks for that awesome idea! BTW seriously SERIOUSLY loving your style! I will be following! Feel free to follow back
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Very gorgeous and great photos.
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I'm such a fan of plaid pattern! And I love the way you mix it with an elegant skirt
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Daria, the Fashionsurfer
this is so JCrew... i LOVE it! :)
Found your blog today and fell in love with this plaid post! So unexpected and still chic :)
Of course a girl can make almost any pattern work with any setting. I think you did it very well here. You look great!
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Hey!
Adore your plaid top,looks so good on you :)
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@ everyone - THANK YOU for such wonderful comments! I appreciate each of you taking the time to leave a note! XO Marion
I like this look very much, the mix of colors looks great, just like you. Thanks for your sweet comment,if you want we can follow each other.Kisses from www.stylepicture.blogspot.com
i like the whole idea of semi-formal....btw u got great ass! lol true xx & thanks for ur lovely comment xx
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Beautiful,beautiful outfit....i love it!That skirt with that shirt much really nice:)Great blog!I would love to follow each other if you want it too;)
So fashionable! Great post.
XO, Imke
Thank you for the suggestions. I think Im goona wear my plaid with a cardigan, nice dress slaks, and a nice belt. Thanks again.
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