J Trend: My My, Aren’t We Popular?

           Don’t call it a comeback. Our old friend plaid, who we used to be great friends with in the 90’s just made its way back into our hearts. This highly popular trend has been found on New York’s biggest runways for this season during fashion week. Plaid is ultra cool this season. Our old friend has decided to stick around through the winter, and J Culture has awesome ways for you two to hang out.

            Alright kiddies, so gather around. We have a quick history lesson. Plaid originated in Scotland. I know big surprise huh, especially since we associate it mainly with kilts. So back to the lesson, Plaid was a sort of uniform used to distinguish the many clans in the highlands and islands of Scotland. This pattern looked nothing like its modern day counterpart. In later times colored stripes were added into the fabric to indicate the rank of the person wearing the pattern. Cool right? For example, a high king in that time would wear seven stripes. One of the stripes would be purple because, that was the color of royalty. Hmmm, maybe we should use that to distinguish a fashion higharchy.

            So now that you know a little about it, how about how to wear it? You know, to keep you from being mistaken for Joey Lawrence from the 90’s sitcom Blossom. After all, this is a J Trend, so it has to be fabuloso. With that said, here are some tips to incorporate a little plaid to your wardrobe:

• Dresses: Plaid dresses are for the bolder J Trend setters. It makes a bold statement and is ultra tres chic. These are some haute styles to try:

• Plaid Tights: In love with patterned tights? Add some flair to a dress or skirt with plaid tights. This is a very cute way to keep your legs warm and spruce up your wardrobe during the blistery months.

• Try Accessories: Accessories are a great way to incorporate plaid into your wardrobe without making it the center of attention. If you want to try this pattern,  but don’t want a huge commitment of a wardrobe piece like shits, dresses, and skirts then plaid scarves, head bands, or bracelets are an awesome way to go.

• Jackets/Coats: Plaid will most likely stick around through the winter. Why not go with a coat or a jacket with this pattern? Try belted coats and jackets. This is a cool way to keep you fashionable for the winter. Talk about a way to stay haute in the cold.

     

      And remember, when in doubt our good friends at Burberry always have awesome pieces. Their rain boots and umbrellas can add to your super haute wardrobe in this chilly cold. J Culture wants to make you beautiful every day. Our J Trends are the best way to be fashionable during the colder season while remaining warm! Afterall J Trends are J Culture!

written by: s.