Rural Influence

November 30, 2009

Clockwise from upper left: Bomber jacket ($50; American Eagle Outfitters), ballet flats ($30; Gap), button-up top with ruffle detail (Beta Boutique; 2016 W Concord Place), wool coat by Don Luce ($140; Veruca Salt; 1921 North Damen Avenue), tulip skirt by Pink ($295; Bloomingdale’s), down vest ($79; Eddie Bauer), scarf with fringe detail ($35; Ann Taylor)

City life and rural life are like oil and water, but sometimes the two find common ground. Right now, it’s fashion. Well, parts of fashion, that is. Rugged plaids are making their way to the glamorous metropolis and bringing along their coziness and versatility. Here in Chicago, choosing between fashion and warmth can be a daily gamble, but this trend supplies style and comfort that easily adapts to any winter wardrobe. Here are some easy-to-wear plaid items, with style for the pickin’.

By Meghan Turner

Images courtesy of American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, Beta Boutique, Veruca Salt, Bloomingdale’s, Eddie Bauer and Ann Taylor

Tags: American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Beta Boutique, Bloomingdales, Chicago Shopping, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Plaid, Trends, Veruca Salt

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