Plaid Dress 4 Ways
I am reliving all my 90s fashion dreams with this plaid babydoll dress. I love the relaxed waist and looser fit paired with the edgy green and blue plaid. It's a nice lightweight cotton material, isn't lined but isn't see-through, and has pockets and adjustable straps. I always size up in this brand because it tends to be tighter than I like so I'm wearing a large.
This dress leans more toward casual, which is how I'll wear it 95% of the time, but with the right finishing pieces, you can dress it up and even make it office appropriate. So here are four ways to wear a plaid dress.
Sizing info: I'm 5'2" and typically wear size 6/8 or M in tops and dresses, size 6 in bottoms, and size 7 in shoes.
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Plaid Dress + White T-shirt + Combat Boots
This was the exact outfit I had in mind when I added this dress to my Target buggy. You can certainly wear the dress without the shirt underneath, but I really wanted to embrace the 90s feeling and like how the white shirt makes the plaid pop a little bit more. The combat boots kept the outfit edgy.
Outfit Details
Dress: Target (exact, wearing size L)
T-Shirt: Amazon (exact, wearing size M)
Boots: ShoeDazzle (similar)
Plaid Dress + Blazer + Pumps
The right blazer can make almost any dress work appropriate. The trick is to pick a fit that contrasts the fit of the dress. For example, the fitted style of my blazer adds structure to the dress. Since green is the more dominant color in the pattern, I decided to use a dark blue jacket to pull out the more subtle tones of the plaid. A pair of black pumps, or in my case wedge heels, adds that final touch of seriousness.
Outfit Details
Dress: Target (exact, wearing size L)
Blazer: JCPenney (similar)
Shoes: Cato (similar)
Plaid Dress + Black Sweater + Tall Boots
Layering a sweater over a dress is one of my favorite things to do in cooler weather. You essentially turn your dress into a skirt while adding a second layer.
Outfit Details
Dress: Target (exact, wearing size L)
Sweater: Old Navy (similar)
Boots: ShoeDazzle (similar)
Plaid Dress + White T-Shirt + Leather Jacket + Combat Boots
This is literally the first outfit with a jacket layered over everything. I've been looking for a jacket like this for several years. I got it during the Nordstrom anniversary sale for a really good price. I personally like the combination of a leather jacket with combat boots, but you could also use a suede jacket and more feminine ankle boots. In hindsight, I should have taken a picture to show you the comparison.
Outfit Details
Dress: Target (exact, wearing size L)
T-shirt: Amazon (exact, wearing size M)
Jacket: Nordstrom (exact, wearing size 8)
Boots: ShoeDazzle (similar)
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