Plaid Scarf

"How to Look Chic in Plaid Scarves"

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You can never go wrong with a plaid scarf. It's a hot trend that gets steamier during Fall & Winter, yet it's still one of those timeless fashion pieces that look stylish throughout the seasons. Wear it to the beach with your sun dress, your plain tee or knit sweater -- it's the scarf to keep your style looking ever-fresh. You can never go wrong with these checkered fashion scarves!

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I have to admit that this scarf style is pretty much seen on almost anyone on the street and has become a "mainstream pop culture accessory", so to avoid looking like you're following the stream of sheep, go for unusual color combos and steer away from the typical mini check Palestinian white-and-black mix.

How to Look Good in a Plaid Scarf

Flatter your complexion

Miranda Kerr wearing a plaid scarf
Miranda Kerr via Fashiongrail.com

Plaid scarves work in any color, but you should definitely pick a shade mix that complements your skin tone. Reds, purple, orange and brown look fabulous on brunettes with a warm skin tone. Pink, blue, light grey and jewel tones suit blondes with a cooler skin tone.

Pick a scarf that goes great with your winter coats

Secure something versatile with some black or dark brown in it. These two basic colors go with everything. But you can also wear a colorful checkered scarf with a plain coat to create an eye popping fashion statement.

If you love plaid

You should try new color schemes for both the warm and cold months; like for example deeper colors such as red, orange and brown for Fall, and pink, beige, yellow for Summer.

Styling tricks if you have a wide/round upper half/large bust

If you a visibly bigger torso or shoulder compared to your bottom half, you'll risk accentuating that area with a checkered scarf. I suggest that you wear it the bandanna way (pointy corner hanging down from your chest) or just casually drape it around your neck without tying a knot (knots tend to create lumps and bumps.

You should also opt for a check scarf with a dark color mix, without any white in it because light colors expand and highlight the area you place it on.

A little goes a long way

That said limit the plaid print on just the scarf and nothing else or else your outfit might end up looking like a costume.

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