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The top features an intarsia turtleneck sweater underneath a buffalo plaid hooded puffer jacket made of recycled polyester.
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Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2021
Bringing the lodge style home can be as simple as putting a red, buffalo plaid pillow on an an oversized, worn leather chair.
—oregonlive, 31 Jan. 2023
Embrace the modern farmhouse trend with a buffalo plaid checkered rug.
—Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2021
To elevate a few classic fall staples, pair simple corduroy pants and an oversized buffalo plaid shirt jacket with unexpected details, like giant gold hoops and stiletto heels.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2022
An ongoing design theme is the bright colors of red buffalo plaid, a Western pattern favored by cowboys.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
The plush throw is currently available in 10 colors, including classic buffalo plaid in red and white and multicolor plaid.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 24 Nov. 2021
This gift is also available in two sizes, and either red or gray buffalo plaid.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022
Skip the traditional red and green and opt for a farmhouse buffalo plaid print.
—Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
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Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2021
Bringing the lodge style home can be as simple as putting a red, buffalo plaid pillow on an an oversized, worn leather chair.
—oregonlive, 31 Jan. 2023
Embrace the modern farmhouse trend with a buffalo plaid checkered rug.
—Christie Calucchia, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2021
To elevate a few classic fall staples, pair simple corduroy pants and an oversized buffalo plaid shirt jacket with unexpected details, like giant gold hoops and stiletto heels.
—Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2022
An ongoing design theme is the bright colors of red buffalo plaid, a Western pattern favored by cowboys.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
The plush throw is currently available in 10 colors, including classic buffalo plaid in red and white and multicolor plaid.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 24 Nov. 2021
This gift is also available in two sizes, and either red or gray buffalo plaid.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022
Skip the traditional red and green and opt for a farmhouse buffalo plaid print.
—Emily Rochotte, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
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First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined above
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“Buffalo plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffalo%20plaid. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.
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