HOW TO STYLE PLAID DRESS PANTS FOR WOMENIt was the 90s and early 2000s when plaid pants and plaid dress pants especially were all the rage. Plaid dress pants have stayed a pretty constant in fashion in muted colors and patterns. However, plaid is getting a resurgence in new fashion lately. The problem is that all of us that lived the last plaid dress pant phase were in junior high or even elementary school. How we have to style the plaid pants now needs to be very different (although, let's be honest, so much of fashion has swung back around in the other direction and we probably could sneak in a few other early 2000s trends too). The question becomes, "How does a millennial mom jump on the plaid dress pant trend with minimal effort, but a classy fit?" The answer is fairly simple if you stick to some basic styling rules when you have a "loud" and "statement" print like plaid. Here are the fashion rules to stick to when selecting the perfect plaid outfit: Style Rules for Plaid (Work) Pants1) Keep it neutral up top. Shirts that are all one color are the way to go. You can mix and match fabrics and styles, but keep the colors solid and muted. (If you are picking a graphic tee, choose something pretty basic in color with one large graphic and no patterns.) 2) Keep the shoes neutral too. You have enough going on with the plaid pants. Don’t get too fancy on the bottom too. It’s a great time to bring in basic flats or white tennis shoes. 3) If you’re jumping on the plaid pant trend, don’t trend too hard in other directions. This is your statement piece. Keep jewelry minimal too. 4) Depending on how the pants fit, you can looser or tighter with your top. If the pants are tighter, you can go looser on top. If the pants are baggier, try for a body suit or tighter top to add more definition and contouring. 5) Live those 2000 glory days again, mama! Don’t think too hard about it. The best accessory is confidence. Easy Ideas to Style Plaid PantsCasual Mom Outfit - Neutral Sweater and Plaid Dress Pants![]() With this outfit choice, I grabbed a neutral beige sweater from my closet. This one also gives us the early 2000s vibes with the tight fit and waist length. Loafers are also back in style and they look great with the plaid pants for a dressed up or dressed down look. This stays true to rule #1 which is to keep that top neutral on the top so we don't clash with patterns and contrasting colors. Make sure those colors compliment each other too. GET THE PANTS HERE. Find a similar shirt here. Or try this one for the exact same fit! Business Casual Mom Outfit with Plaid Dress Pants
Casual Mom Outfit - Oversized Sweater with Dress Plaid Pants![]() D Who doesn't love an oversized sweater look? I want to wear all the oversized sweaters while I can right now. You can do a cute little French tuck up front or do the cute tuck into the sports bra for a lifted look in the front. Pair with some casual shoes for a comfy dressed-down outfit. Try an oversized sweater like this one. Find the shoes here. Graphic Tee, White Sneakers, + Plaid Pants = Casual Mom Outfit
Mom Bodysuit, Blazer, and Plaid Dress Pants![]() Bodysuits are all the rage. I snagged this one from Forever 21 a while ago. It has a dressier material and top so that I can toss over a trendy blazer and be ready to take this outfit from the office to happy hour. (Or let's be honest, we are taking it from a parent/teacher conference to the playground.) Find a similar bodysuit here. Let me know if you try out any of these plaid dress pant looks for inspo! Remember to stick to the five rules if you get stuck!
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