Whether you’re dressing for another day at the office or a coffee meeting out with a client — if you’re like me, you’re probably keeping it easy. 

Black slacks — with a hint of fun like a stripe, a crop or a flare… a white shirt — with a bit of sleeve detail, a mock collar and maybe a poplin material… and an easy slide — maybe with a point. 

So what’s an everyday outfit loving gal supposed to do to kick it up a notch this fall? 

Easy. Plaid. 

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SHOP THE EDIT

WHITE SHIRT | PLAID JACKET | STRIPED DENIM | POINTED MULES (SIMILAR) | WHITE BAG | SUNNIES

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Knowing Your Style Edit

If you’ve taken my Style Edit Quiz, you probably already know what style edit combination you lean more towards… whether it’s a mix of heavy classically sophisticated with a mix of flirty feminine + abstract artsy or heavy boho babe with a mix of sporty tomboy + vintage gal.

Since I gravitate primarily to the modern chic edit, I live in monochromatic outfits. But — the girl next door in me wants to throw on a pair of elevated denim. And — the trend setter in me wants to pair my outfit with some sort of statement piece. 

Which is the beauty of personal style. You might have a general look and feel that you naturally gravitate to, but there’s still so much room for play. Being influenced by your surroundings, getting inspired by new trends. 

I developed the Style Edit Quiz to help provide some sort of general direction of where your style lies. Once you know that foundation, building on top of it becomes so much more fun. 

Which brings me to the focus of this post — celebrating a very #ontrend piece that acts as a complement to any style edit mix. 

The Plaid Coat Statement Piece

Plaid has really been having a moment over these last few years. Plaid blazers, patchwork plaid dresses, plaid on plaid two piece sets and perfect for this season — plaid coats and jackets. 

It’s the best functional meets fashionable accessory this Fall and Winter — and one that will carry you through the years.  

I’ve been so inspired by the variety of options out right now that I decided to curate my top picks across various style edits.

SO if you’re in the market for a new coat — make it a plaid one, and follow these simple steps to make sure the one you go with is a true representation of you. 

• Step 1: take my quiz if you haven’t already
• Step 2: note your style edit mix
• Step 3: shop the options below by style edit for the plaid coat that will act as the perfect complement 

and be sure to check out this post with top Seattle bloggers to follow by style edit once you know your mix!

Plaid Coat Options by Style Edit

MODERN CHIC | GIRL NEXT DOOR | WILD & SAUCY

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FLIRTY FEMININE | CLASSICALLY SOPHISTICATED

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BOHO BABE | VINTAGE GAL | SPORTY TOMBOY

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ABSTRACT ARTSY | TREND SETTER

What’s your style edit mix? Drop your combo in the comments below and let me know how you’re upping your everyday outfits with plaid!

// cb  ✌????

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SHOP THE EDIT

WHITE SHIRT | PLAID JACKET | STRIPED DENIM | POINTED MULES (SIMILAR)| WHITE BAG | SUNNIES

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