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How to Wear A Plaid Skirt?

by 陈菁 17 Jan 2025

A plaid skirt may be a memory of many ladies’ youth, because the school uniforms for girls are often a shirt with a plaid skirt.Therefore plaid skirts generally give people a conventional impression. However, in fact, campus style is an enduring fashion style, and plaid skirt is one of the classic fashion items of campus style, which can create different styles.

A plaid skirt is a universal basic closet item. In addition to the campus style, plaid skirts can also be used to create many other different styles. So, if you are not sure which style suits you best at the moment, experiment with a plaid skirt.

a lady in a red tweed plaid dress a lady in a red tweed jacket and a red tweed plaid skirt

Are Plaid Skirts Still in Trend?

Even though spring is still several months away, it is time for us to prepare clothes for the upcoming season. Unlike many other fashion items that have been popular for a while and then quickly disappeared, the plaid skirt has remained a classic in women's wardrobes since its inception and this has never changed.

Women's plaid skirts are one of the must-have trends of the season for several reasons. Firstly, they are incredibly fashionable and have been seen both on the catwalks and in fashion blogs. Secondly, these skirts are versatile and can be worn in a variety of styles, from casual to business. Whether it's a day at the office or a night out with friends, a plaid skirt will always look appropriate. Fourthly, these skirts are attractive and stylish, they will add an elegance to any outfit. Finally, you can choose a plaid skirt made of warmer fabrics such as tweed and wool for your fall and winter outfits. Overall, women's plaid skirts are an essential item to any closet, providing style, versatility and comfort all in one.

From the perspective of the pattern, plaid is a timeless pattern that never goes out of style. Whether you prefer a classic plaid print or something more modern, everyone can find a right plaid skirt for herself. Also, since plaid fabric has been popular for a long time, you can be sure that investing in a plaid skirt will pay off in the long run as it will remain fashionable year after year. This makes them perfect for making a statement or adding visual interest to a simple outfit.

Plaid skirts come in a variety of styles, including pencil, trapeze and mini, meaning there's a cut to suit every figure type. For example, a plaid A-silhouette skirt will help balance wide shoulders, while a pencil skirt will lengthen legs and create a sleek silhouette. The trick is to find something that suits your figure type and personal style.

a lady in a beige top, a pink jacket and a pink plaid skirt a lady in a grey top, a grey plaid skirt and a trench coat

Who Is Suitable for Wearing A Plaid Skirt?

Plaid skirts are a great option for every day wear. There are few fashion items that can suit so many different occasions, styles, and figure types at once, but the plaid skirt does. They are suitable for work, and can be well combined with sweaters, shirts, jackets, and vests. They can be worn by both slim and plump ladies.

Plaid skirts are a suitable choice for the office. Such skirts look better with sweaters in a similar color. There are no age restrictions, it all depends on the figure. Slender women can choose light gray, beige, sand, etc., while plump ladies could choose straight skirts with discreet plaid in dark gray, dark blue, etc.

For petite ladies, a short plaid skirt can effectively improve the visual proportion of the legs, especially the A-line short plaid skirt, which visually lengthens the leg lines by increasing the fluffy feeling of the lower body. With a simple short top and high heels, it can make a petite lady look taller.

From the perspective of styles, plaid skirts are suitable for fans of plenty of different styles. Plaid skirts are classic items for campus style, especially short skirts. Combine a white shirt, sweater or knitted cardigan, a plaid skirt in a neutral color and a pair of white shoes or loafers, you can easily create a youthful and lively outfit in campus style. In addition, the plaid element itself has a certain retro feel. Choosing a medium-length plaid skirt, and pair it with a retro shirt, retro jacket, as well as some retro accessories, such as berets and retro bags, can create a strong retro atmosphere. Paired with lace tops, bow etc., plaid skirts can also show a sweet and lovely style. Therefore, lovers of the above styles are very suitable for wearing plaid skirts.

How to Choose A Suitable Plaid Skirt?

As a rule, in the office we often choose skirts just above the knee or of midi length, which, perhaps, can safely be called the most popular in the world, because they are characterized by appropriateness. At the same time, if the dressing code does not require a strict monochrome, you can safely experiment with color and shape, while remaining within the limits of office restraint. For example, you can combine an asymmetrical skirt with a basic sweater - pay attention to the color combination. But if the dress code isn't tolerant enough to accept an asymmetrical skirt, start with a bolder color combination.

The style of plaid skirt should be chosen based primarily on the type of figures. For example, slender, young girls can safely try on all sorts of options, ranging from straight skirts with a high or low waist, ending with A-line mini skirts.The owners of the “inverted triangle”type of figure can pay attention to flared models. Sun or half-sun skirts can visually reduce the volume of the shoulders and equalize the figure.

You also need to pay attention to the fabrics of the skirts. Cotton plaid skirts are soft breathable, sweat-absorbent, very comfortable to wear, and suitable for daily wear. However, cotton skirts are prone to wrinkle and need to be ironed frequently. Wool plaid skirts have good warmth retention and soft texture, suitable for autumn and winter. However, wool skirts need to be cared cautiously. There is a large chance that a wool plaid skirt cannot be machine washed. Polyester plaid skirts are not easy to deform, easy to wash, and quick to dry, and the price is relatively low. However, the breathability and comfort may not be as good as cotton and wool fabrics.

In terms of the length of the skirts, Short skirts can show youthful vitality and charm, and are suitable for people with perfect figures and beautiful leg lines. You can choose a simple top and a pair of high heels to matchwith them, which will make you look taller. Medium-length skirts are more elegant, and are suitable for more occasions. A plaid skirt has endless possibilities when paired with different tops and accessories. Long skirts can show an elegant and graceful temperament. But they are suitable for taller people, and might not be that friendly to petite ladies.

a lady in a red tweed plaid dress a lady in a red tweed plaid dress

Fashionable Plaid Skirt Outfit Ideas

Although many schools in Europe, America, Japan and South Korea use plaid skirts as their school uniforms, there are many differences between the two. The plaid skirt uniforms of traditional schools in Europe and America are usually dark-colored, which looks stable and calm. Korean style is often associated with bright colors, so don't be afraid to choose a plaid skirt in bright shades. This also influenced other ladies’ choice of plaid skirts although they are not students. Shoes should harmonize with your image, sneakers, boots, leather shoes or other stylish options are all acceptable.

A solid-colored T-shirt is a great casual outfit you can't go wrong with, no matter what color of plaid you choose. Their combination will provide a wonderful effect. You can choose either a fitted T-shirt or an oversize model. Complete the look with sneakers, platform sandals, boots or even high-heeled flip-flops, depending on the effect you want to achieve.

A light, long plaid skirt and a sweater of the basic style is a functional set that fits perfectly the concept of “comfortable” fashion.On this basis, you can choose additional accessories such as long boots and short boots to show your uniqueness.The weather forecast will suggest a suitable option.

A trendy solution will be the combination of a plaid skirt with a plaid jacket. It is important that the pattern is the same and create the effect of integrity. In such a set you can go both to the office and for a walk - depending on the strictness of the dressing code and the color of the print. And to make the image less formal you can choose a cropped top in the tone of the suit.

A sweatshirt will come to the rescue in cool autumn. It is better to combine a voluminous top with a mini plaid skirt of tight silhouette. To a certain extent, your top and bottom will form a contrast in style, so this set of looks may be more suitable for girls with a changeable and bold style. By the way, in this case, the sweatshirt and the skirt does not necessarily to be in the same color.

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