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What do lumberjacks, Cher Horowitz from Clueless, and Rachel Green from Friends all have in common? Answer: a love of one of the most iconic prints out there. Plaid is a look that's been trendy for decades, mainly thanks to the one enduring, timeless plaid clothing item that'll truly never die — flannel shirts. They're comfortable, they come in a ton of different colors, and they've been worn with everything from denim to mini dresses since your mom was in high school. Need we say more?
Flannels aren't just for fall, either — don't sleep on plaid shirts when it comes to your spring and summer wardrobe. Throw one over your swimsuit on a beach day, tie one around your waist at a summer music festival, or make sure you don't freeze in your tank top under the blast of the A.C. in AP Bio with a flannel. They're a go-with-everything staple that can look punk, feminine, or totally (wonderfully) basic depending on how you style it.
Below, you'll find some genius ways to wear plaid clothing, inspired by some of the most stylish celebrities and street style stars on your IG feed.
Hannah is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from cute apartment decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and unhinged updates on the books she’s reading on the train.
Ann Wang is a fashion editor and stylist at Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. At Seventeen.com, she covers fashion and accessories and is obsessed with finding fabulous steals under $100 for savvy shoppers.
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