I really have been mad about plaid this season. So I rounded up some of my current favorite plaids for fall and winter. One of the reasons I love button-down shirts with a rockin’ plaid print is the daily functionality a bright, blazing plaid shirt holds in a busy primary-parent wardrobe.

Go for a casual vibe with ankle booties. Dress up your plaid with leather pants and heels for date night, or throw a plaid shirt on with a skirt and thick leggings and snow boots for a warm winter alternative to jeans!

Have a wonderful day!

XX, Megan

Left to right, top to bottom.

Neon Brights

Killer Stewart

Leaning Navy

Perfect Buffalo Boyfriend

Half-zip Buffalo Check

Window Pane Wonderful

Black and White Standard

Mellow Sherbet 

Olive Grid Awesomeness

Other great options here, here, here, here, and here.

This isn’t the first nor will it be the last time plaid is featured here on Refined + Rugged. When it comes to a print you love, don’t be afraid to layer it on for stronger effect. A good rule of thumb when mixing both similar and dissimilar prints is to carry one color through the mix.

Here I’m playing off of the red of both the shirt and scarf. I really like the added wash of my jeans, but if you’re uncomfortable adding another visual texture just stick to a more uniform rinse or wash.

Hope your day is glorious!

XX, Megan

Shirt: Madewell, Jacket: Caslon (similar), Pants: Target (old, similar), Scarf: J.Crew (similar options here, and here), Boots: Ugg, Sunglasses: Ray-ban Original Wayfarer, Earrings: Gorjana, Lips: NARS Barebella

I hope you didn’t think that stripes are reserved for Spring time, Summer time, or any particular time or season. “BWahhhhahahahaha! You jest!” you say.

“No way!” I say. There is a perfect stripe for every time, any time, and certainly for every season.

Case in point this striped turtleneck. Already missing the frolicking days of Spring? Throw on these stripes to bring some class and sass to your fall!

Case in point J.Crew’s new Holiday Lookbook! Stripes abound. Check out look 4.

Party on, Garth!

XX, Megan

Shirt: J.Crew, Pants: Lucky, Shoes: Splendid, Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper, Clutch: Old Navy, Earrings: Gorjana, Lips: MAC Russian Red

We’re waiting for snow here in the mountains. Read: I am happy to let autumn have it’s moment and continue to enjoy burnished leaves and blustery days, but the ski crew at my house are holding their breaths for a huge dump of the white stuff!!

Every time a flurry falls there is much wonder, amazement, joy, and encouraging words for more here around our house, but nothing is sticking yet.

I’ve put together a Men’s Winter Edit for you today. Everything your Mountain Man needs to fight the bitter cold this season, and look primo while doing so! Maybe a few of these items will make it onto his Christmas list. Enjoy your Friday, revel in your weekend!!!

XX, Megan

Mens Winter Edit Links Below:

Smith Cornice Sunglasses

Canada Goose Citadel Parka

Tumbled Leather Belt

Grandpa’s Coziest Sweater

Perfect Buffalo Topper

Warm and Toasty Vest

Stomp the Cold Boots

Super Snazzy Socks

Marled Wonder Hat

“Why so seriousss?” I have to say that one of the more interesting parts of this blog has been taking outfit photos. Sometimes, it has been a lot of fun. Sometimes it has been equal parts trying. Sometimes I genuinely wonder why I am having pictures taken of myself at all!

Case in point– the beyond serious looks I am casting in a few of these photos. Despite the serious appearance of my face I can assure that I don’t take myself too seriously. This outfit is a testament to gray scale, and the saving grace that black, gray, charcoal and the like can be in your wardrobe.

Perplexed about what to wear? Tired of mediocre wardrobe choices? Go back to black. Black will give you that pulled together look time after time. The cognac bag and booties, let’s just chalk those up to points of flare for this outfit. But in a pinch I’d sub these saddle leather boots for a suede pair of black heals and a sleek black clutch and call it good.

As for taking yourself too seriously. Doesn’t reality remedy those pangs on the daily?!? Have a seriously wonderful Thursday, friends!

XX, Megan

Sweater: Old Navy, Pants: H&M, Booties: Sam Edelman, Bag: Etsy, Necklace: Gorjana, Sunglasses: Ray-ban, Lips: Revlon Black Cherry