Style Fashion 25 Stylish Ways to Wear Plaid By Southern Living Editors Published on January 5, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Fashion Jackson Plaid has always been a longtime favorite pattern of ours and will continue to be a go-to wardrobe staple season after season. This pattern not only has a rich history, but also has a way of sneaking its way into every aspect of our lives, from home design to our outfit of the day. While the signature 'plaid' that comes to mind upon hearing the word (think: your dad's favorite flannel) may be restricted by some to autumnal seasons, we're here to tell you that plaid comes in many different forms that are well-deserving of a place in your wardrobe year-round. Windowpane, tartan, buffalo check, gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid…the list goes on, and we're extending an open invitation to them all. Whether your personal style falls on the spectrum of casual fireside chats, sporty street style, or somewhere in between, it'd simply be a shame to limit these stylish uses of our favorite pattern to a 3-month calendar. We invite you to push the limits on your standard tartan cape + jeans ensemble and draw a little inspiration from our favorite plaid outfits à la Pinterest. 01 of 25 All-Over Glen Plaid Power Suit stylecaster.com 02 of 25 Gingham Maxi Skirt Pinterest 03 of 25 Windowpane Plaid Skirt with Over The Knee Boots extrapetite.com 04 of 25 Red and Black Buffalo Check Mini with Red Accents Gal Meets Glam 05 of 25 Polka Dot and Houndstooth Mixed Prints Pinterest 06 of 25 Windowpane Plaid Skirt with Chunky Sweater Pinterest 07 of 25 Preppy Gingham Button Up with White Denim Skirt Pinterest 08 of 25 Windowpane Plaid Blazer with Statement Pants Pinterest 09 of 25 Green Tartan Dress Coat Pinterest 10 of 25 Oversized Glen Plaid Coat with White Leather Booties Pinterest 11 of 25 Windowpane Plaid Blanket Scarf extrapetite.com 12 of 25 Red, Cream and Black Tartan Coat with Statement Red Pumps Blair Eadie 13 of 25 Red Tartan Mini Skirt with Green Accents Lonestar Southern 14 of 25 Gingham Two Piece Set with Boater Hat Pinterest 15 of 25 Black Windowpane Plaid Midi Dress Pinterest 16 of 25 Red Tartan Coat with Graphic Tee Pinterest 17 of 25 Off Shoulder Gingham Dress with Red Accents Pinterest 18 of 25 Spring Plaid Maxi Skirt with Pop of Color Blair Eadie 19 of 25 Red Tartan Skater Dress with Black Leather Boots Pinterest 20 of 25 Tartan Dress with Layered Button Down Pinterest 21 of 25 Black Windowpane Plaid Overalls Pinterest 22 of 25 Gingham Mini Dress Pinterest 23 of 25 Houndstooth Scarf with Classic Accessories Pinterest 24 of 25 Neutral Checked Plaid Coat Fashion Jackson 25 of 25 Gingham Button Down With High Waisted Shorts Pinterest Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit