Enter Plaid Season With The Perfect Coat

Enter Plaid Season With The Perfect Coat

When the leaves start to fall and the weather begins to chill, no one can deny the universal appeal of plaid. And while this classic fabric is associated with everyone from lumberjacks to grungy musicians, we’re seeing it with fresh eyes this season.

Whether you’re looking for a coat that packs a punch or need one in a sizeable pattern to anchor your separates, we’ve got a plaid style that’ll please you.  So what better way to wear your plaid on your sleeve than with a statement coat decked out in checks?

Upgrade A Classic:

Take a timeless coat with a rich history like the duffle and give it a refreshing upgrade by finding one in a classic check. It’ll still maintain it’s seafaring standards while giving whatever you pair with it an element of interest. Opt for colors like red, navy and gray to keep the busyness to a minimum and pair yours with rich, leather boots.

Add Some Cool:

This modern coat shape could use a dose of plaid.  Find one with texture like a mohair or cashmere style to put a sophisticated spin on the classic check, and wear it with all of your workwear staples. Leave the layers underneath light to create a nice contrast with your pattern. A cream cable knit sweater or your favorite denim will really make this plaid topper pop.

Mix It Up:

Not feeling very mad for plaid? The easiest way to incorporate a pattern into your outerwear is by starting small. Give your average parka or bomber an upgrade by opting for one with plaid sleeves or a plaid back.  In a deep neutral like green or tan, this jacket will surely set you apart from the standard coat-wearing crowd.

If a plaid coat isn’t on your shopping list this season, it certainly should be. With our plaid-worthy picks above, you’ll be all set.

It pays to go plaid.

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