Texan Magazine
By Lisa Dante
How do you transition your summer looks to fall when the temps are still soaring? Incorporating iconic plaid prints into your wardrobe is a good idea. In fact, many top designers are calling checks and plaids a major trend this fall. If you’ve lived in Texas for a while, then you know that early fall just means a few degrees cooler than summer. Mother Nature doesn’t always get the message.
Plaid may not be exciting on its own, but when combined with other plaids, it becomes a totally eye-catching, statement-making look.
Mix And Match
How do you accomplish plaid pattern mixing without looking like a clown ready for the circus? Well, it’s all about proportion and color.
For example, a large plaid pattern can be paired with a much smaller one, creating balance. As far as color, the other way to mix plaid patterns successfully is to keep things within the same color family. As long as you do this, two divergent patterns can work very well together.
Designers Say Checkmate
Plaid has always been a staple in the fashion world, but the autumn and winter 2024 runway shows are presenting it with a new twist. Adding more layers creates depth. An explosion of tartans, checks, plaids and tweeds brought British country style and outdoor living chic to the forefront of fall 2024. For men, plaid shirts and jackets have long been a staple in men’s fashion, embodying a blend of tradition and contemporary style. When the occasion calls for something a tad more formal, such as a casual business lunch or a family gathering and you don’t want to look like a lumberjack, the same plaid can be elevated with chinos and a well-fitted blazer.
It’s a common misconception that flannel and plaid are interchangeable terms. In reality, flannel refers to a soft, warm fabric, whereas plaid is a pattern.
Classic Plaid Blazer For Men
The look is sporty but can also work at the office. Lose the tie, unbutton the shirt and you’re good to go—casually dressed up.
While it may seem simple, it’s also a closet staple and an effortless-go-to that every guy should own a few of. Easy to mix and match and pair with virtually everything.
Few patterns can boast the same storied history, global reach, and cultural significance as plaid. It’s unmistakable criss-crossed bands of color have dressed warriors, symbolized rebellion and graced runways.
For men and women this season and beyond, plaid is the pattern that never goes out of style.
