HOW TO WEAR PLAID IN THE FALL AND NOT LOOK MANLY
Who says that you have to look like a man or a lumberjack when you wear plaid? Lol! I’m not sure if anyone actually says that, but the Brawny paper towel guy comes to my mind a lot when I think about wearing plaid. It doesn’t happen if I am wearing plaid in the spring or summer, but come fall, the image of a lumberjack pops into my mind.
WAYS TO WEAR PLAID AND NOT LOOK MANLY:
Add Jewelry
Yes, I know that men wear jewelry also, but the type of jewelry I am talking about is more feminine than they would wear. I love adding a necklace or large earrings to my plaid looks. Think pearls, tassels, or statement pieces, basically anything that is feminine.
Wear on the bottom
Since the Brawny man always wore a flannel shirt, you can knock that image out of your head by adding plaid on your bottom half instead.
Ponte knit pants are a great way to add plaid to your wardrobe without looking manly. Knit pants will show your shape and curves, and those vary greatly from a man’s. Lol!
Don’t go oversized
This one is harder these days since everything is oversized and boxy. But, just because a shirt is oversized, you don’t have to wear it that way. You can tuck your shirt in for a slimmer look, you can do a half-tuck to get the same effect, or you can tie it as I have in this photo. All of those suggestions will show your shape, and that is what we are after.
Add a Feminine Touch
When it comes to plaid, you don’t have to wear the Brawny man’s colors. He wore black and red, which is the colors I wore above, but choosing more feminine colors can help with keeping you from looking manly. Or, another way to keep your plaid shirts from looking too manly is by feminine details. Ruffles are trending, and I’ve seen lots of plaid shirts with ruffles that are super cute.
I started this look with a layering piece. I decided to go with a lighter neutral color so that it matched my boots. This tank was something that I already had, but I’ll find some that are similar for you. I bought this one from Chico’s a couple of years ago, and I liked it enough to buy it in several colors.
Y’all, I love this plaid moto jacket!!! I hesitated to order it at first, but it kept gnawing at me, so I finally gave in and placed the order. Oh, my word!!! I am so glad that I did. This is the perfect fall jacket, in my humble opinion. When I look at it, I see fall. I think that the orange stripe in the plaid makes this jacket a standout for me.
The jacket is a nice weight, and all of the hardware is nice and sturdy. For those who pay close attention to the stripes…look, they match. I am wearing a medium in the jacket, and it fits me nicely. I even zipped it up to make sure that it would. Lol! This is a classic moto jacket, but it has an updated and modern look with a plaid pattern. Small details like this are what keep you looking modern and current!
Look at these jeans. Would you guess that they are pull-on jeans??? When I took them out of the bag, I kept trying to unbutton them because they looked so realistic. They have belt loops, working pockets that aren’t stitched closed, and the button looks like it is actually through a buttonhole.
I have been so impressed with these pull-on jeans, and this makes my second style in them. The first pair was the Eloise jeans that I am wearing in the photo below. Both jeans run true to size, and I am wearing a size 10 or 30, depending on how the retailer offers them.
These are bootcut jeans, but I have a large cuff on them so that you can see my neutral-colored espadrilles.
Here is a view that shows you the length of the plaid moto-jacket. It hits me right at my hips, and I think it looks great.
Now, let’s talk about these boots. You will not find another pair of boots this cute, genuine cowskin leather, faux-fleece fur for under $30.00! Yep, UNDER $30.00! I was blown away when I opened the package and saw how nice they looked. I kept sending snapshots of all of the boots I ordered to my DIL, saying, “can you believe this?”
The leather boots have a lug sole, which is very popular right now, and that will be great this winter. I like having this type of sole to help keep me from slipping around on snow and ice. I think these have the faux-fur lining on the inside too, so they are warm and toasty. I am wearing my usual size 9, so they run TTS.
Well, I decided to change things up just a tad. I only changed out the tank and boots, but I think the outfit looks completely different. This time I went with a darker top to show you how the color changes everything. And, I couldn’t wait to show you another pair of boots that I just got, but these are tall boots.
This is a cashmere sweater that I bought last year. I always make sure to purchase cashmere when I catch it on sale because I love the feel of these sweaters. This one was by Everlane, and I love the way this one fits. It is long-sleeved, but the jacket still fits me well with the sweater on. Here are a few other cashmere sweaters in a similar color.
These boots are a little more expensive than the others, but not a whole lot. They are a tad more dressy, and I love all of the faux-fur touches peeking out. These faux-suede knee boots also have the lug sole that is so popular and great for winter. They are also lined with the faux-fur, but only to the ankle bone; the footbed is not lined. I am wearing my usual size 9, so they run TTS.
Now, for the icing on the cake, let’s talk about my jewelry. I think that everything that I have on is something that you’ve seen me wear before. These are some of my favorites, and they are my go-to items when I am heading out of the door. Hoop earrings, cross 18 kt gold-vermeil necklace, Ryder multi-chain necklace, David Urman bracelet.
Gurl’s, let’s talk about the issues that I’ve been having lately. I write my post a day ahead of time, so I use a scheduling tool to send out my emails the next day. There has been an issue with the scheduling process, and hopefully, it has been fixed. However, I won’t know if the problem is fixed until I send out today’s post. I appreciate all of you who have been letting me know that it doesn’t work so I can tell the IT people.
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LOVE the Walmart boots. I will be looking for those. 🙂
Thanks for the tips on plaid!
I love the plaid Moto jacket. Never having worn one, I purchased one from a prior post. I love it and would like a few more!
I love that plaid jacket. Those colors look great on you! And thank you for the different shoe options! Lol.
I hope you will be able to receive my comments now!! Just wanted you to know that all of the outfits look great on you. You always look so out together. I really like the outfit you posted today. Hope you have a great day! 🧡🍁🍂🌾
I didn’t realize that I missed so many posts! Love,
love all the plaid outfits that you put together. Definitely my favorite looks. I guess that I am just
a fall loving gurl relocated to FLorida!
I have been trying tons of plaid jackets, shackets and tops and can’t seem to find anything that works for me. I am in love with the moto jacket you featured and will try yet again. Thank you for sharing!
I love both pairs of boots; not sure the tall ones will fit my thicker calf though 🙁 I tell ya, Walmart is knocking it out of the park with their Time and Tru and Scoop lines.
Everything seems to be working great! So glad as I was missing the daily bit of you!
That moto jacket looks way better on you than the pic on the website!
I’d like to know how you’re aging backwards! I’ve only followed you this year, but you look younger now than your posts from previous years. Fabulous job!
You look great in that jacket, really love the fall colors in it.Can’t believe it’s time for boots and sweaters, but glad for the change.
I love the plaid moto jacket with jeans. Also, you look adorable in both outfits with the trendy boots.
I have been following you for a few years now & love your style. I have also pinned many of your outfits. You are so down to earth & funny to boot! Keep up the good work!
Your email is the first one I read each day.
I pin your blogs and I also save them in a file in my phone. Love love love everything you wear.
Kathy Lee
When I wear plaid feel as though I look like I should be logging trees, but by using your ideas I think I’ll look – and feel – far more like a gurl. Thanks!
Love, love love plaid.
Boots are so cute!
The deeper cocoa color sweater really looks nice with your fair coloring.
I love plaid anything! I always say it is my favorite color. Always cute in a skirt!
Love the plaid, my husband teases me and says my favorite color is plaid! Nicely done, Girlfriend
I sure missed your post yesterday.
I loved all the outfits.
I pin almost all your outfits! Love your style and your blog. Showed my daughter your style and she said “yes, that looks like you!
Tania, you challenge me to update my style and try things that I wouldn’t normally consider. Who knew that a moto jacket came in plaid? And I love the jeans too!
I love the jacket and short boots!
I love the jacket with the darker top and those short boots are great! No problem accessing email today.
Love this outfit especially with the rust sweater and chunky booties!
Hi Tania….what a cute look, love the jacket and boots!
Love the plaid! Glad the link worked today!
So interesting to learn how to feminize this trend; love all your looks!
I love the pull on jeans! I’ve got to get myself a pair!
I love the entire outfit with the brown cashmere sweater. I love both boots. I love moto jackets. I really love the pull on jeans. They really do look like regular jeans. Great outfit for fall and winter.
I missed your posts and glad that you are back! Cute outfit! I like plaid.
I’ve missed you!
Glad the IT issues were solved!Great
tips on wearing plaid, thanks.
Love the jacket and low fur lined leather boots!
The jacket will look awesome with many different tops and slacks.
So glad your link is working today! Adorable jacket!!!
Everyday I look forward to your posts and fashion. Really love the one on plaid. I never thought about adding feminine touches. Thank you.
Love love these plaids. Reminds me of when I was a little girl in elementary school and wore plaid dresses t school. I’ve never outgrown my love of them.!!!
I thought it was just me not being able to read your blog, so I ended up signing up again to receive your daily post. Lol. Glad to know it wasn’t me.
What a difference in the look when you went from the light colored top to the bronze color. The darker color added so much richness to the outfit. Love it!
Bless you! You are back. I missed reading your blog the past couple of days.
Hi Tania I love today’s look. You look great and it is definitely my style. Love the jacket.
I love that jacket! I like both outfits, but the first outfit with the lighter neutral colors really pops. The short boots are so cute. .
Love the first outfit with the shorter boots. I am shorter with heavy legs so am afraid to try the taller boots on the outside of my jeans.
Nice post! Love the jacket as well! Plaid has always been one of my favorites for fall! Best Wishes! Leigh
Cute look, Tania. Love both pair of boots, but especially the short ones. I have a black and pink plaid blouse that I wear sometimes, and I do feel like a lumberjack! Haha
Love the red and the blue plaid. And yes, the link worked today…was wondering about that. Little tricksters.
I love this jacket. So I followed the link to Nordstrom. I must say, I never would have looked twice from the pictures they showed of the jacket. They didn’t style it at all well! You sold it!
Love your post on wearing plaid. Every year at this time ,I go out and purchase a plaid shirt. Then I end up returning it because I think it looks manly.
I currently have the black and red plaid that you posted today. Mine came from Kohls. I might try black pants and pearls with it. Lately I have not been able to see the posts from your readers.Not sure why ????
Have a blessed day!
I like both those outfits. You styled them well.
Thank you for your blog! I have been reading for a few years now.
Christine
New Hampshire
Such cute styles today- I hope your email problem is fixed.
Love your blog
I struggle to find pants that fit well and I have noticed you almost always wear the same size no matter the brand or style
Most pull on pants fit well except in the crotch area there is too much fabric causing a little fold in the front. Who has the best fitting pants (in your Opinion)
I love that plaid moto jacket! The whole outfit looks so cute on you!
I love wearing plaid. I have a very feminine tiered black and red dress that I love. I love all the outfits you’ve shared, too. Great ideas!
I am receiving your daily post. Thanks for sharing the lovely boots and affordable fashion. Have a great day!
You inspire me everyday! Thank you for sharing your sense of style with me and everyone. I look forward to your email’s everyday 🙂
Oh my gosh-LOVE your outfits today! I live in Florida but I feel like I have to get that plaid moto jacket! We still get some pretty cold days here so I can make use of it! Thanks for sharing!
While I don’t have a motto jacket in my closet, I really like your plaid one. It looks like it would be a very versatile topper. I am so excited about today’s post being about plaid because you can me an idea of what I can wear tomorrow, so THANK YOU! The short boots that are under $30 are adorable! If the motto jacket is within my budget, I am going to order it!
I have enjoyed your blog for the last 6 months or so, and have ordered a few things. My favorite thing about your blog is I am able to pull things I already have from my closet and wear them together in different ways . I feel more pulled together! Thank you so much!
Those outfits look very nice on you. Even though we are close in height and have a very similar body shape but our different coloring would not allow me to look so cute in these items. But, you are rocking them.
Glad to receive your post today.
Love the short boots. They are a tad out of my comfort zone but love the look. On the fence about ordering.
Missed having your helpful info for a few days, glad you’re back. Love the jacket
Love that plaid moto jacket!!!
Cute looks!! I love the plaid jacket and the boots!!
So glad your link is working today! Your blog is my morning inspiration!
Tania, I love your posts! And todays is just another to love! Love that first outfit so very much, I would wear it today to my dental appt if I had it! Lol
Yes, I too have had posts that I haven’t been able to open and read or to comment on. I follow only you and appreciate your kindness, stories fashion and faith!🌻
That jacket looks really cute on you! I like how you show it with various items,
Love the plaid coat!!!
Thanks for all the tips and I just ordered those pull on Jag jeans!
My email came through this morning. Love the plaid jacket!
Love the plaid moto jacket. I’ve worn Jag Jeans for years and they’re awesome when you want a smooth waist band for sweaters.
I love everything about this outfit!!
You make me think outside my comfort zone. I love you shop a wide variety and price range of items. Thanks you!
I thought it was just me when I clicked on the email. I would just go to FB and read the blog that way. Must have been so frustrating for you. Love your plaids. You can make anything look good.
So good to see you today!! I missed you the last couple of days!! I love plaid but feel like a lumberjack in it ! I am going to order the plaid ruffle cuff blouse🥰 thanks for your insight! ❤️Deanna
Great outfits today! Love the plaid.
Love your plaid jacket! Your post came perfect. No IT needed. Love the whole look today!
So glad the scheduling tool is working! Love the plaid!
Love the plaid!! I wear a lot of plaid flannel and the jewelry idea is great!!
Love the plaid moto jacket and love the red and black Buffalo shirt with black slacks and boots. Very nice.
I loved the different plaids you modeled for us. Thank you for the variety, it helps my shopping choices.
Love the plaid jacket!
I love the plaid Moto jacket! Love your posts:)
Did not get yesterday’s post, said there was nothing there. Love all the looks today and the Bible verse.
I just bought a pretty plain flannel shirt that has some ruffle on the sleeve. It is warm and very girly.
Love those boots. Thank you soo much for sharing and helping women with what you do!
I always love a plaid and if it’s in pinks tones, I love it more! I am also eyeing those beautiful boots you are showing. Well done!
Ugh I couldn’t open yesterdays post and I wanted to email you about it but I had already deleted the email. I’m going to try to get to it again from todays post 👍
I LOVE the plaid moto jacket! It absolutely screams fall and looks so cute on you!
Glad your daily post came through today. I have my coffee and read your blog first thing in the morning. When it doesn’t come through I’m disappointed.
I love plaid and enjoyed how you’ve styled it!
Enjoy the day & thank you.
I love the un-manly plaid styles in today’s post…my favourite items are the moto jacket, the short boots (what a bargain!) and those great pull-on jeans; you had me at real pockets!
Love all the plaids. Keep them coming!
I already added the boots to my shopping cart!
So glad you got this fixed – I read your post on my kindle and my husband “cleared it out” Saturday so I thought for sure it was something he had done ! Good thing I didn’t make a big deal of it to him – I would be eating my words (sounds like a Joe/Tania story story) . loving those boots .
Yay! I received your post today. Missed the snuggly top and joggers from yesterday and YES, they were included. Plaid Moto jacket is just enough plaid for me. Thanks. 🤞 no more problems.
Ellen
Love the plaid jacket & especially the boots that are affordable!
You look beautiful in all the plaids. Forget the Brawny man
I love the plaid moto jacket! Also I was worried about you because I didn’t get an email from you yesterday. I was worried that something had happened to you. I am so glad to learn it was just a glitch!
Absolutely love the plaid moto jacket. As told by your pictures, you can wear it with so many different things.
So glad the link worked today. Loved these outfits and BOOTS! 😃
Love your posts!
Love the short boots! Missed your posts the past few days!
The jacket is so cute!!
Looking good!!!!!
Love the espadrilles they look great.
Love, love, love this plaid jacket! I’ve tried numerous shackets but end up sending them back because they are so bulky/boxy. This is a cute alternative.
I love plaid my love for plaid began when I was a child. I am now 73. When I decorate my home for Christmas it looks plaid on steroids— tastefully done, of course. Ha Love all the items you showed today.
Tania,
I love the plaid moto jacket with the boots from Walmart. It looks stylish but comfortable ! Thank you !
Love that jacket! 🙂
I absolutely love this jacket!
LOVE the moto jacket! Fall is my favorite time for fashion. Boots, sweaters, jackets and all the beautiful deep colors. Great looks!
LOVE the purple plaid blouse! Is there a link for that?
Thanks for styling some plaid. I always run from it but maybe not anymore. Where are your black jeans from?
I like the darker sweater. What brand are the jeans?
The short boots are adorable!
Love your plaid outfits. They are all super cute!!
I was able to read your blog today! It was working today!!!! Yay!😊
So happy to see your posts once again! You look great in plaid.
Would love a link to the navy/green plaid top in this post. It looks stunning!
Love seeing all the outfits that you put together. I’m 56 and enjoy keeping my style modern.