Lengthen Your Plaid Perspective

Though there seem to be infinite versions of plaid out there, we’re showing you a fresher perspective on how you can style the print in a new light. The classically wearable pattern has extended its look to multiple pieces of clothing,from pants and shoes to long-sleeved shirts.

The Office

With a more subtle check you can professionally present yourself in plaid at work. Steer away from shirts where the checkers of the print are wider, larger or too colorful. Aim for shirts that have smaller checks in which the lines are a solid color, like black, against another solid hue, like blue or white. Button it up to the collar, tuck it into a pair of fitted pants and finish the look with a work-appropriate and stylish set of brogues.

Family Function

Looking your best at a family gathering is always expected, especially when all eyes are on you. Falling in between the categories of casual and classy is always a safe bet. You can go for plaid in numerous versions in this scenario, from looks where the lines are in differentiating colors to a muted style. Leave a few buttons open from the collar down, change into cotton pants and throw on your favorite sneakers or boat shoes for a breezy meeting with your great aunt, grandpa and endless amount of cousins.

Saturday Shenanigans

Make plaid look ready for a night out on the town with your friends. Head for a plaid design in a deeper shade like navy, cobalt or  dark gray. You can leave some buttons undone for a casual, cool vibe with your sleeves cuffed. Dark wash jeans and khakis both work in this style along with any type of sneakers you are gravitating toward that night.  

Weekend Bliss

It’s all about kicking back, feeling at ease and being comfortable in what you’re wearing on the weekend—especially when you’re having a mini stay-cation. Whether you have absolutely nothing to do or have tons of errands to run, tossing on a plaid long-sleeved shirt works for anything you may have planned. Leave it fully unbuttoned with a V-neck T-shirt underneath to conquer some tasks or button it up and layer on a crew neck sweater for lounging at home.

View plaid with a wider outlook that you can use to your advantage—you’ll have a different picture of it from day to night.

Broaden your horizon with how you can style plaid long sleeve shirts.

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