First of all, an emphatic yes! Plaids are wonderful. They’re great alone on a confident gal running errands or layered under a solid-color, comfy cardigan or over a tank--or both! My husband wears them frequently, and that’s probably 33% of the reason why I married him.
He is usually pretty nice to look at. Usually.
So, yes, plaids are ever okay. Especially a great blazer with a subtle print by Ralph Lauren... on clearance. Be still my heart.
What's a nice blazer like you doing in a place like this?
But wait, there’s more! It was so comfy, fit perfectly off the rack, was a size smaller than what I usually would go for, and I immediately thought of at least three ways to wear it. Really, only thing missing was a golden halo of light engulfing me as the clouds parted and a choir of well-dressed angels sang a single, sweet note.
The dressing room lighting was atrocious, if you can't tell.
Work chic with a simple gray dress (Calvin Klein). Adorable with a cami and jeans. What's not to love?
But I didn’t need it, and even marked down, the jacket was still the same cost as a tank of gas. Sadly, this is how I gage the worth of merchandise nowadays-- “Yes, it’s lovely, but how much fuel could I buy if I walk away?" I desperately needed emotional support from someone who could appreciate the agony of turning my back and pocketbook away from a great but ultimately unnecessary purchase. So I texted my little sister Anna. And she broke my heart.
Don't let that sweet face fool you. She's a ruthless fashion monster. Also, she gave me that hat for Christmas one year...then stole it from me.
“Ew, no. Plaids are always a no.”
What? I asked. Impossible! Plaids are so cute!
“Nope.”
And that was it. No more discussion from her. And I sat on my bed and cried.
Just kidding. I have a one-year old. No time to sit or cry.
But really guys, you be the judge. Because I couldn’t get the jacket out of my head after a couple of days, so I went back and searched desperately until I found it and ran to the checkout like a maniac...then backed away slowly and re-hung the jacket on the rack again. And now I’m siting on the couch, biting my nails and wondering if I should just go freaking buy it already. Look and tell me how adorable I am... but only if you mean it.
Seriously though, what do you think-- is plaid ever okay? Should I just buy the jacket already or let it go? Is $50 too much for a blazer I don't need? Let me know in the comments, because I've woken up in a cold sweat thinking about this stupid beautiful jacket!
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