I've been thinking in plaid lately. I believe I can trace it back to the basement of the
TopShop at Oxford Circus in London, where the "vintage" department was filled with racks of plaid kilts and for the more sartorially adventurous, plaid trousers. Ever since then I've had plaid on my mind, specifically of the classic red and black variety with a bit of yellow and green thrown in for good measure.
A few plaids from my own collection:
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| Cute ballet flats from Payless |
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| Thrifted vintage Kiltie plaid Thermos |
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| Vintage 1970s Pendleton plaid wool cape |
I'm wondering if my current plaid obsession will make its way into my Christmas decorating...
I also adore plaid, although I don't wear it any more. (Something about all those lines on a slightly larger than-use-to-be frame!) I remember in 1987 when plaid was quite "in", I made a beautiful Xmas dress for myself. It had a full bias-cut skirt and a fitted bodice. I adored it; no one else mentioned how nice I looked at the office Xmas party ..... but I assumed that they were all jealous!
ReplyDeleteYou've got me thinking plaid now. So, I'll be hunting for shoes and bags and scarves. Those I can still do!
Plaid was very big in the late 70's when I was in high school. I remember owning several clothing items in plaid. I don't think it's wildly popular at the moment, but my daughter did find a pair of really cool blue plaid pants at a thrift store last week. So there is still hope!
ReplyDeleteI was going to come down and comment that the best plaid thing EVER was not listed.
ReplyDeleteAnd then there she is at the bottom.
The coveted (by me) plaid Pendleton. I die.
Got a package from you today! You rock! SO much fun. The perfect cheer up after sending all my family away yesterday on a plane.
Thanks!