20+ Ways to Wear a Gingham (Plaid, Checkered, Buffalo Plaid, or Buffalo Check) Shirt

One of this year's fashion trends: a gingham shirt -- especially in black or navy. And often in the large-scale plaid often called "buffalo check" or "buffalo plaid." (Wonder why? Here's the history of buffalo plaid.)

One of my favorite ways to wear it; with a strong color.

Conversely, I also love it mixed with other neutrals...

It's often paired with pearls, a playful contrast for the plaid's masculine overtones.

Pairing it with a girly skirt has a similar effect. 

Or go extra-girly and pair it with pearls and a skirt!

A checkered shirt is often seen peeking out from under a light sweater.

Love it with this mint green...

And paired with... polka-dots? No, hedgehogs!

Topping it with a jacket, blazer, vest, cardigan, and/or large scarf can tone down the impact of that big plaid...

(Do you love military vests and utility jackets? Check out 15 Ways to Wear a Military Vest.)

Or keep it straight-up simple: throw on your gingham shirt, a pair of jeans, and you're good to go!

15 Ways to Wear a Military/Utility Vest

I am SO happy that vests are back in fashion! At least, military vests/utility vests are. And they're a no-brainer way to turn jeans-and-tee into an outfit.

They also divide you vertically, which is slimming.

They can even turn horizontal stripes -- usually a no-no for us vertically-challenged types -- into a "yes-I-can", by creating a strong vertical line that outweighs the horizontal ones.

More ways to wear a vest...

Over a dress (but a little less leg, maybe).

 

Over a sweater. Rhinestones optional.

With an oversize gingham -- aka, buffalo check -- shirt, and a smile.
(You might also like 20+ Ways to Wear a Gingham Shirt.)

Neutral shirt, green vest, blue pants, scarf that ties them together.

 

Over a chambray shirt, standing in a field.

They can even go a little boho...

Mustard is not my color, but I love the idea of a bright scarf...

I love olive and red!

Finer accessories can dress it up a little.