Men's Fashion Tips & How-Tos

Many think of plaid as a quintessentially fall pattern, but it works year-round. Angles, crisscrossing, crosshatching and stripes—plaid has it all (including a storied Scottish heritage). Some find plaid daunting, but it's easy to wear. Here are some quick ways.

Rock-Out Outdoors
Grunge rockers and lumberjacks popularized plaid jackets and coats (as well as flannel shirts worn as outerwear). It's a look that's tough and rustic and gives instant attitude to any ensemble.    

Gateway Plaid
Windowpane is a nice introductory way of rocking plaid if you're pattern reluctant. It adds just a bit of graphic flair. Stealth are these trousers—the dark-on-dark tight tartan is almost indistinguishable from a solid.

Mix 'n' Match
Don't feel limited to wearing only one, single pattern. It takes a confident guy to pull off pairing plaid with stripes, but the payoff is bright and bold. In this particular look, the yellow ties it all together.

Dressed-Up (but Not Overdressed)
Plaid is also a preppy mainstay, and the perfect go-to shirt for vacation travel. Top it off with a blazer for a carefree yet elevated look that isn't overly formal.

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