plaid

noun

\ ˈplad

Definition of plaid

1 : a rectangular length of tartan worn over the left shoulder as part of the Scottish national costume

2a : a twilled woolen fabric with a tartan pattern

b : a fabric with a pattern of tartan or an imitation of tartan

3a : tartan sense 1

b : a pattern of unevenly spaced repeated stripes crossing at right angles

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She likes to wear plaids.

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Here, our seasonal suggestions for a plethora of plaids. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "How to Make Plaid Look Rad This Season," 25 Dec. 2018 The Wormwoods — dressed in garish, ’60s-style neons and plaids — are hilariously evil. — Elisa Murray, The Seattle Times, "Leapin’ lizards! We leaped through 3 family holiday shows, from ‘Annie’ to ‘Matilda’ to ‘Wonderland’," 5 Dec. 2018 The Ralph Lauren bed in the master bedroom is upholstered in a Maharam plaid by Paul Smith and dressed with Pratesi linens. — Peter Terzian, ELLE Decor, "House Tour: Andy Cohen Merges Three Manhattan Apartments Into An Entertaining Haven," 29 Aug. 2017 Power Uniform Courtesy Forgo a stuffy blazer in favor of this plaid, double-breasted piece that takes officewear up a notch. — Zanna Roberts Rassi, Marie Claire, "How to Style Vests, Your New Spring Wardrobe Staple," 28 Feb. 2019 With its dark paneled walls, taxidermy, and endless supply of plaid, the candlelit dinner began somewhat buttoned up before loosening up into an all-out dance party under a glittering disco ball. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, "Inside the Rollicking Aspen Trip That Was All Over Your Instagram," 11 Feb. 2019 That green plaid suit is from the mid to late ’70s. — Samantha Powell, The Cut, "Sorry to Bother You’s Costume Designer on Dressing Tessa Thompson," 10 July 2018 One dancer even dressed as Cher's best friend, Dionne, in her equally-famous blue plaid skirt suit and straw top hat. — Emily Wang, Glamour, "Alicia Silverstone Just Resurrected Cher Horowitz for Lip Sync Battle," 11 June 2018 While in Dundee, Will and Kate will greet the public outside the museum, and the Countess will reportedly give a brief speech in her capacity as royal patron of the V&A. For the day's events, Kate chose to wear a black watch plaid coat. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Just Stepped Out in Scotland Wearing a Gorgeous Plaid Coat," 29 Jan. 2019

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