18 Plaid Skirt Outfits For Every Kind Of Vibe

If you are looking for new ways to style a classic and timeless plaid skirt, you are in the right place as we have lots of great outfit ideas for what to wear with a plaid skirt that you’ll want to recreate at home.

Plaid skirts are a must-have in your wardrobe – a super stylish piece that can be worn at any time of year, although a plaid skirt always hits different during the fall and winter months! If you have a plaid skirt in your wardrobe, waiting to be worn, then you really need to check out this list for what to wear with a plaid skirt!

There are plenty of outfit ideas, each including different styles of plaid skirts, so you can find the right outfit to suit your style or any occasion. Let’s look at some super chic ways to style a plaid skirt to give you some stunning outfit inspiration!

What To Wear With A Plaid Skirt

1. Teddy Bear Sweaters

Pair your cute plaid skirt with an adorable teddy bear sweater! The neutral colors in this sweater look stunning with the red and brown tones within the skirt, then the outfit is finished with a tan handbag, white socks, and dark brown shoes – so chic!

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2. Beige + Tan

A beige and tan color palette always ensures a sophisticated and elegant look – ideal for work or the weekend. This white and brown plaid skirt has been paired with a white button-up shirt, a beige sweater, and a long beige wool coat layered over the top to keep you cozy and warm! Complete the look with tan boots and a beige handbag.

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3. Monochrome

If your plaid skirt has a monochrome color palette, then stick with these shades for a classic look. This black and white skirt looks gorgeous styled with a chunky white cable knit sweater, black boots, and a black handbag for a minimalist finish.

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4. Festive Red Plaid

Red plaid always has a fun, festive look, making a red plaid skirt essential for the Christmas season! This frilled red midi skirt is worn with a white turtleneck sweater and black boots, to tie in all the colors within the skirt, creating a stylish look.

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5. Neutral Tones

Stick to a neutral color scheme to create a stunning fall look! The brown plaid skirt is paired with an ivory sweater, beige oversized wool jacket, and caramel-colored knee-high boots, to create a cozy yet still chic fall outfit. Finish with a brown handbag and gold jewelry for a glam touch.

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6. Green + Blue

Make a colorful plaid skirt the statement piece of your outfit by pairing it with black clothes and accessories. Here, the black sweater, boots, and shoulder bag have a minimalist look to really draw your attention to the gorgeous green and blue plaid.

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7. Bold Colors

You don’t have to be afraid of bright and bold colors when styling your plaid skirt, just like this striking green and red outfit! The green cardigan adds a cozy vibe and matches the green touches within the red plaid skirt for a chic look. Add tan accessories and gold jewelry for a neutral finish.

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8. Burberry Plaid

There are some plaids that are just iconic, like this beige, black, and red plaid from Burberry that has been a key part of the brand for decades, famously lining the Burberry trench coats. This Burberry plaid skirt has been styled with a black sweater, a collared shirt, and black tights to make sure the skirt is the statement piece of this outfit.

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9. Cropped Sweaters

Everyone needs a cropped sweater in their wardrobe since it can be styled in so many different ways, including with a plaid skirt! This white and beige plaid skirt has been paired with a white button-up shirt, a cropped cable knit sweater, and a beige crossbody bag. The chunky black boots add a striking touch and perfectly fit with the trendy ‘wrong shoe’ theory.

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10. Black + Yellow

A fail-safe way to style your plaid skirt is to style it with colors within the skirt – for example, this black and yellow plaid skirt has been styled with a black top and accessories to create a stunning summer look. This method ensures a cohesive and sleek look each and every time!

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11. Cozy Cardigans

A cardigan is a fall and winter wardrobe essential, worn as a sweater or layered over any outfit for a cozy finish. Here, the light brown cardigan has been buttoned up and then tucked into a beige and grey black skirt, finished with grey socks, tan loafers, and a burgundy bag to match the fall colors in this outfit.

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12. Cute Cable knits

Cable knit sweaters are a must-have since they can be worn with almost anything, including plaid skirts! This white cable knit sweater looks perfect with the red, green, and white plaid skirt, then the outfit is finished with ribbed white socks, platform black loafers, and a red shoulder bag.

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13. Oversized Shackets

We love the relaxed yet cozy vibe of an oversized shacket layered over a plaid skirt for the fall and winter months. This beige shacket has been worn with a blue and green plaid skirt, a lightweight white sweater, and dark brown cowboy-style boots, then finished with an olive green handbag.

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14. A Pop of Red

Add a pop of red with your plaid skirt to your neutral outfit for an eye-catching look! This red plaid mini skirt is styled with a cream sweater, a beige coat, and beige knee-high boots, which are essential footwear in your fall and winter wardrobe.

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15. Icy Blue

This icy blue sweater is perfect for winter and looks incredible with a plaid skirt! The icy blue shade ties in with the touches of blue within the plaid skirt, and then the outfit is accessories with a brown handbag, white socks, and glossy olive green flats – so cute!

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16. Sleek + Sophisticated

Styling your plaid skirt with a button-up shirt and cropped jacket creates a sophisticated outfit that is perfect for work meetings or dinner out. We love the color palette of this outfit too, with the white shirt matching with the white plaid in the grey skirt, then finished with a beige jacket and black accessories.

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17. Shades of Brown

Just stick to different shades of brown to create an effortlessly stylish fall or winter look. This brown and grey plaid skirt has been paired with a white sweater, a long brown skirt, and a brown faux fur hat to create the perfect weekend look when the weather gets cold. Complete the look with black loafers and a black shoulder bag.

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18. Classic Neutrals

This outfit makes the plaid skirt the center of the look, pulling colors from the skirt to create the rest of the outfit, including an ivory cable knit sweater, black knee-high boots, and a black handbag – just gorgeous!

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