How to Style a Plaid Skirt


A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.

Hello beauties.  Happy Friday eve! Hopefully, you’ve had a short first new year’s week like most of us. One of my sister-in-laws had to go back to work on Monday so I felt her pain.  I went back on Tuesday and even that was hard lol but it’s a short week, so woo hoo and all that!  Can’t even complain.   Anyhoo, today’s post features an easy work ensemble: a plaid skirt and a feminine blouse.  

Plaid reminds me of the 90’s…You know, plaid shirts tied around the waist with combat boots?! Yeah, if I showed up to work in that ensemble, somehow I don’t think that would go over too well! But if that works at your job, I’m jealous! The good thing about investing in a plaid skirt is that you know plaid is a fall/cold weather staple.  It will ALWAYS be in style so it’s a good work horse to have in your closet. Easiest ways to rock:

Pair with a Plain-Colored Top:

  • Super easy! Pick a color, any color from one of the plaid stripes on the skirt and wear a top in that color.

A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street. A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street. A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.

Mix with another Print:

  • If you’re up for a challenge or want to get extra sophisticated with it, pair the plaid skirt with a print top.
  • The key to mixing prints is picking a color that’s common to both prints/can be found in both prints.  For example, since green is a primary color on my plaid skirt, I could pick say a floral print that has that same shade of green.
  • Not that difficult, right? 

Jazz up your Look with Belts & Accessories:

  • This skirt actually has belt loops and came with it’s own belt.
  • If your’s comes with a belt, you can wear it with that belt or do what I did=substitute.
  • I replaced the belt to further elevate the look.

Top Off with a Nice Coat:

  • For a cool fall day, a moto or leather jacket would look really cute with this ensemble. 
    • A leather jacket also adds a nice edgy contrast. 
  • For colder days, try a wool coat like the peacoat I’m rocking in today’s post.

A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street. A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street. A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.

Photos by Oscar Merrida

Shop the look below plus, would love to hear from you! Are you a fan of plaid?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by! Don’t be a stranger!! Check back tomorrow for a post featuring some of my favorite scents.  

A woman in pink shirt and white skirt walking down the street.


See other plaid posts here and here.


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Outfit Deets:

Skirt: sold out on Asos.com; similar:  Shoptiques.com | Top: old via Ideel.com; similar: H&M.com  | Boots: sold out via Dorothy Perkins.com; similar: Asos.com  | Tights: TJMaxx; similar: Uniqlo.com   | Belt: Asos.com

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