When we think of women’s apparel patterns of 2011, we may come across ideas like stripes of Prada, stars of Dolce and Gabanna and animal print that belonged to just about every fashion design house across the globe. But taking a sneak peek into Spring 2012 fashion, we are going to start to see the emerging of a print that blew up in young pop culture fashion: plaid.

We’ve seen the endless amounts of plaid shirts that both boys and girls wore in just about every black and colored combo that is humanly possible to create. But women’s clothing is taking on the old but new trend of pairing up plaid on plaid. In the world of high fashion, we’re seeing a new turnover of the women’s suit into a pristine and preppy look that comes equipped with plenty of plaid!

On the streets we can also start noticing the plaid on plaid suits that are taking over fashionistas and celebrities too! It may be a bit much for those who aren’t used to or are comfortable with so much pattern on women’s apparel, but don’t be scared to be bold and experimental with pattern when it works with the same colored plaid.

When wearing plaid as women’s clothing and as a suit, you want to make sure you have the whole 3 pieces if you can. Wearing the flared plaid trousers looks fabulous with a plaid fitted vest is one of the most fashionable yet professional looks that will rings its way into 2012. The vest is perfect for warmer days where you don’t necessarily want to wear your jacket but want to chicly throw it over your shoulders. That way, the vest peeks underneath the flowy lapels of your plaid suit.

Today, we’re seeing a lot of loafers come into play with wide-legged trousers. In the past we’ve seen the loafers pair up with trousers as a very comfortable and work-friendly combination that will never let us down. However, when we are seeing the plaid suits worn by fashionable women coming in and out of fashion shows and strutting the streets staking their claim in the world of streetstyle, we are now seeing the organic and free feel of wearing a pair of women’s sandals with a plaid suit.

With open toe women’s sandals with just the right amount of strappiness, we can pair these sandals with a good fitted plaid suit with the matching vest and the perfect fitted jacket. Since plaid on plaid is such a bold statement, make sure to give it enough air with the perfect pair of sandals and a fitted vest to keep the outfit trendy and tailored.

By: Jessica Lee