mad about plaid

waffles && and i are embracing the season in today's post where we strut our stuff in a plaid pairing

at this time of the year, it's a shame not to wear a little bit of plaid && flannel! so waffles && i paired our plaids with a bit of polka dot before stepping out on this crisp day.

if you are shaped like me, you may know a shift dress (or shirt) is not your friend. I am curvy with a small waist so a shift dress usually does nothing for me! so to make this look work, i cinched my top at the waist with a bold contrasting belt && slimmed my center with a tailored tux vest.

everyone has a flannel shirt somewhere in their closet (i like mine cause the ruffles make it more courtney-esque) so next time you dust it off try pairing it with polka dot denim, a scarf or even a bag for that fun touch of pattern mixing.

 top: ralph lauren (vintage) // leggings: h&m (the best leggings! they are high waisted & thick) // vest: halogen // boots: coach // rings: kate spade // domino ring (i made it!) //  earrings: vintage (they came from some lady's south carolina estate!) // bag: kate spade (sale) // arm party: sequin // kate spade (similar) // sequin // j.crew // kate spade idioms // kate spade // j.crew