Popular plaid styles: How to rock the bars and stripes

When you think about the fashionable, brightly colorful, criss-crossed design, you probably visualize a lumberjack chopping wood or a guy dressed in a tartan kilt blowing on a set of bagpipes. But whether you find the style to be charming or hipster, designers everywhere adore the flannel, modern statement piece. Let’s take a look at some popular plaid styles that rock the trend and that can boost the appeal of patterns available in your closet.  

Justing Royal Blue / Yellow / White Plaid Long Sleeve Cotton Blend Shirt

Keeping it simple is never a bad thing, just like sporting this traditional, checkered plaid shirt. Crafted with elements of class and style, this royal blue, white and yellow piece is the ultimate suave arrangement for any plaid lover. Featuring a casual cut artistic design and added elegant constructs, this hand finished shirt’s excellent quality offers an ideal polished look under any blazer.

Steven Land Collection W581 Light Lilac / Turquoise / Lilac / Navy Blue Paisley / Plaid 100% Woven Silk Necktie / Hanky Set

There are not enough ways to describe the attractive prominence behind this Steven Land tie. Not only does the accessory scream that its wearer is dignified and stylized, but this fashionable accent piece also comes woven with a unique, delicate array of light, chic colours. There is nothing more bold than a man that has the confidence to wear a little purple.

Mauri “Lullaby” 8782 Orange / Black Genuine Baby Crocodile and Calf Plaid Sneakers

Not the traditional piece of plaid that most men have in their wardrobe, Mauri’s genuine crocodile calf leather shoe is brighter, bolder and more brilliant than any other piece of plaid you already own. Featuring an exuberant orange and black checkered pattern, this refined pair of footwear brings a more dignified and artistic look to the more popular plaid styles.  

What’s your favorite part about mixing some plaid into your wardrobe? Tell us about it in the comments section below.