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What I Wore Wednesday: Mad About Plaid


I’m linking up with The Pleated Poppy today for her weekly What I Wore Wednesday…and let’s face it, after I gathered the pics of what I’ve been wearing lately, everything had the same theme.  Apparently, I’m…
Yup.  It’s borderline embarrassing :).  Every pic I have of me from last week is in PLAID!  Y’all…I might need an intervention.
If you follow me on Pinterest, then you know that I love pinning fall and winter style…


…and among other things…there’s a lot of plaid :).

Today my What I Wore Wednesday post is all about plaid shirts (and even a plaid lipstick!)…and then next week, plaid scarves.  
Here are a few things about today’s post…
1. There is a lot of plaid in it.
2. Some might think I have plaid issues and should seek some sort of plaid therapy ASAP.
3. Some might be correct in that.
4. Some of this stuff is new from this season and some of it is from past years…thankfully, stores like J Crew and Gap tend to put out the same stuff each season, so even if I bought it last year or the year before, there is the same item back out this year.
5. If you’re not a plaid person, I apologize in advance.
 I’m drawn to plaid every fall because it’s cozy, it’s colorful, it layers well, you can roll the sleeves up, keep them down, wear it with jeans, wear it with a skirt, wear it with solids and even wear it with leopard…it’s plaid and it just works for me in the fall.  Here’s what I wore last week…and let’s face it, today, I’m wearing plaid too.
I’m going to go ahead and throw gingham into my plaid category.  Gingham/plaid/same effect, no?  J Crew has my favorite gingham shirts! These are cotton (not flannel), so they’re light and very easy to layer (keep scrolling to see this shirt layered).  I love the navy gingham, but it comes in several different colors too.  For a size reference, I buy 0 in these shirts (they size from 000 to 16).
Shirt//Skirt//Heels//Necklace

This is a Gap boyfriend shirt that is at least two years old.  Some of my favorite shirts to buy at Gap are the boyfriend style button ups.  I’ve washed and dried this one a million times and it still looks great!  I think they run a titch big, so I always get an XS when I buy one.  They have some really cute colors out right now too…especially for the holiday season!

And if you’re mad about flannel…(who doesn’t love flannel?!?!)…then my favorite flannel plaid shirts can be found at J Crew. They’re just so soft!  Flannel shirt, black pants, leopard pumps…happy, happy, happy!

This plaid is pink and blue :).  I hate to play favorites, but this one might be mine.  It’s super soft, fits really well and the color is so pretty in person.  For a size reference, I bought an XS.

I layered another J Crew flannel under my J Crew sweater.  These sweaters are my VERY VERY favorite!  This one right here is several years old.  I have this sweater in like five different colors (bought over the last five years).  I love that this sweater is light because it makes it great for layering underneath…and then when the weather isn’t cool, I’ll just pair this light sweater with a tank underneath.  These are my J Crew Toothpick jeans that I wear all the time and then I’m smitten with these brown booties.
In the sweaters, I wear a small.  In the flannels, a 0.  The jeans are 26 and the booties are true to size (so an 8 for me).

I wore my flannel later that day without the sweater :).

Hey look!  Same gingham shirt from the first pic and with my green J Crew sweater on top for church :).  Again, this sweater is several years old but thankfully, J Crew keeps making them (in 15 different colors!).
My skirt is super old from Loft but my booties can be found here (they are insanely comfy!).
Do you see my pretty lip color here?  It’s called pink plaid :).

After church, I swapped my skirt and booties for jeans and flats and we took the kids to see a movie.  
And while we’re on plaid…
This is me from last year in my J Crew plaid vest :).  They have it out again this year in navy and white.  For the love of plaid :).
And since we’re on J Crew vests…and plaid…here’s another peek at my favorite fall outfit from last week…with a plaid shirt underneath :).
#1: Fall lipstick in Diva
#2: Fall nail polish
#3: Favorite fall watch
#4: Fall tote
#5: Fall plaid button ups (in so many great patterns!)
#6: Fall puffer vest
#7: Jeans for fall
#8: Fall booties
For all of the details on that post, see it here.
Whew!  That’s what I wore Wednesday pretty much every day.
On my foodie blog tonight…
…a savory Pumpkin & Sausage Pot Pie!
If you’ve never tried pumpkin in a savory dish, then now is the time.  Pumpkin pairs so well with sausage and makes an excellent fall supper :).
Happy Wednesday!

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Comments

  1. Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says

    Out of all the posts you've written, this could be my favorite. I'm on my way to unearth all my plaid! And ooops, those Vince Camuto booties "may" have just been put in my cart. I need an intervention.

  10. Katie Wells says

    This is a little off topic but still in the spirit of Fall…. We are taking our 11 month old to the fair this weekend. We have NEVER been to the fair much less with the baby! I know you are a pro! What are your tips/tricks and/or areas we should avoid & not even attempt? Thanks!!!

  12. Love on the Lake says

    I wore MAC pink plaid for my wedding last year! I had never owned MAC lipstick before and now I'm obsessed. I also love Brave – a darker pinky rose – have you tried that one? I guess me and my wallet are luckyI didn't start my MAC craze until my early 30s 🙂
    Love on the Lake

  14. Three Gals and a Guy says

    Shay- I'm so happy I'm not the only one who seems to be "mad about plaid" these days! My last few purchases have all been plaid! I absolutely love the plaid under a sweater- so cozy!

  15. V @ X-tremely V says

    I love every bit of this post! I go gagga for all things plaid! Shoes, clothes, home decor, etc.! I can't get a enough! I have a red plaid puffer, but now I think that blue and white is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!

  16. ~Kristen says

    Love love love this post!!!! Plaid is my love language this time of year…..and pumpkin anything!!! Random question…..Did you get a new–or redesign your wedding ring!? It's FABULOUS!!! Thanks for the awesome blog! You spur me on to care a little more about my fashion!!!

  17. The Nelson Happenings says

    I own a few plaid button down shirts too !!! Not nearly as many as you do 🙂 Thanks for sharing you look wonderful !

  18. Mary Woods says

    I need you to start buying 2 of everything and shipping the second one to me:) Have you tried Mac Sequin lipstick? I love it years ago and started using it again.

  22. Lyndsey Parks says

    That isn't Pink Plaid lipstick in the picture with your blue flannel and blue sweater is it? Seems a bit lighter. If so what is that one called? Obsessed with all these looks and can't wait to recreate them myself! (or try to at least 😀 )

  25. Olivia B says

    Do you have problems with the shirt crinkling up underneath the sweater? No matter how many times I iron it, it always ends up bunching up.

  26. Melody says

    Just found your blog and love it. Then, read more about you and your family and I love it even more! You're amazing! Your kiddos all look so cute.
    I looked online everywhere for a cute gingham shirt and couldn't find one anywhere, but then finally found the JCrew navy gingham one you're wearing above. It came in the mail a couple days ago and I've already worn it twice. It's my new favorite thing, especially with my new favorite navy Toms ankle boots. This blog and the PTMT blog have pulled me out of my post pregnancy yoga pants and tshirt slump and given me ways to dress cute again!

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