It's winter time and the frigged weather has struck again this wintry season, but that isn't a reason to not have style. There is nothing more versatile than a red plaid button up shirt in the winter time. It can be for any occasion and it looks amazing! After finishing fashion school, and now a personal fashion stylist, I see people struggle with versatile items in their wardrobe that they don't know how to wear with any other pieces except for that one look. So I decided to share some of my favorite looks.Below are four simple and stylish ways I style my red plaid button down shirt, because honestly what isn't more festive and winter feeling than one. Next time you want to wear your plaid shirt, see what stylish ways you can wear it. From simple to mixing with patterns, how daring are you?
For look number one above, I buttoned my red plaid shirt until the last button to the collar to give it a more relaxed look. I then added a faux fur vest to add texture and chicness not to mention some warmth. I paired this combo with black jeans and some black booties. You can so pair this with jeans and some hunter boots or tall brown or black riding boots. Just remember if you wear jeans and tall boots make sure your jeans are either skinny or straight! It's a nightmare trying to put boot-cut jeans into tall boots and the end result doesn't look chic at all.
For look number two, this is more of a sporty chic babe look as I like to call it. I first started with a gray graphic tee and tucked that in a little bit into my jeans. Mine is a Canada hockey shirt ( if you know me personally, this doesn't surprise you) This is a way to put your personality into your outfit. Next I put my plaid shirt unbuttoned over top of my tee and then layered that once more with a black leather jacket. Simple black jeans and a neutral toned necklace. For shoes, I went a little bold and wore cheetah print heels to match my personality and to add a little dimension to the outfit. If you don't wear heels, you can simply pair this with some converse, Nikes, or some flat ankle booties.
For look number three, It's the polished office look, or you could even wear this to a holiday party. I tucked my red plaid shirt into this white and nude lace skirt to match. To emphasizes your waste that will give you that perfect looking shape, pull on your shirt upward a little bit just to give you enough to pull over your skirt, still leaving enough tucked in. I paired this look with a chunky jeweled necklace and some black closed heeled velvet booties to make it more of a wintry look. You could also pair this with a black leather skirt for more of a edgy look.
For the last look, its for the daring who isn't afraid to mix patterns together. For the red plaid shirt, I buttoned up fully except for the collar and then put a cheetah print sweater over it. Most people would never dare to try this, but I absolutely love the two prints together. Push up your sweater a tad and unbutton your plaid shirt cuffs then role then over once. Also make sure the collar is over on top of your sweater and the bottom of your plaid shirt is passed your sweater. I paired this daring combo with dark wash jeans and white/nude studded heels. You can also pair this with black pants, or if you want to be even more daring, go with faux leather leggings for more of a night out look.
