Men, Have You Checked Off Plaid From Your To-Buy List?

Call it what you may — gingham, plaid, checks — in our books, they kind of mean the same thing when it comes to the aesthetic print that never seems to go out of style. Much like its sibling stripes, plaid is such a versatile print that always seems to make it to fashion runways every season without really causing a stir of controversy. 2017, however, has seen the breakout star of basics, the Oversized Plaid Blazer, that has given the slouchy athleisure look of 2016 a run for its money. Nowadays, smart-casual is the modern interpretation of the 80’s man, pairing traditionally formal pieces with more everyday items like a white tee, jeans and sneakers. As plaid lovers, however, we’re not contented with just sticking to the prescribed version everyone seems to be adopting. Instead, we’ve chosen some items from our favourite shopping site ZALORA that you can wear with other pieces in your wardrobe or curate a monochromatic plaid outfit as a middle finger to acceptability. There’s even a discount code all the way at the bottom!

River Island Grey Check Slim Fit Suit Jacket $230.90, Selected Homme Checkered Blazer Suit $199

Blazers don’t have to be left draped over your swivel chair when you leave work to go home every Friday evening. Sure, it looks classic paired with matching trousers and a crisp white shirt. But try them with a graphic tee, Bermuda shorts and court sneakers as an #ootd staple when heading out for brunch on the weekends for that Hamptons-preppy aesthetic. Lighter greys are more appropriate for daytime beach-wear, while darker tones will help you jump to the top of waiting lists at fancy restaurants in Clarke Quay (don’t quote us on that).


River Island Gingham Long Sleeve Shirt $59.90, Patagonia Insulated Fjord Flannel Shirt Jacket $288, Tommy Hilfiger Multi Gingham $189

Except for dancers, not everyone can pull off tying a flannel around their waist. Why not flip the script on the basic print by experimenting with different colours and sizes of checks to stand out. If you don’t have a plaid shirt, try the no-brainer classic from River Island. If you do, try wearing it as an over-shirt as suggested by Patagonia. Go even crazier with Tommy Hilfiger’s red-blue-white gingham shirt. But don’t stare at it too long — the exciting colours will make you super giddy.


Topman Grey Check Smart Joggers $89.90, Topman Black Large Check Joggers $89.90

Checks may be an overlooked print, but wearing them as trousers will definitely have eyeballs giving it second glances. Just take for example these two versions from Topman — joggers with refined checks are the perfect smart-casual combination that can take you from a hipster barber salon at Haji Lane to a seaside dinner by ONE°15 Marina Club.


Splice CufflinksPatchwork Series Black Plaids Design With Black Linings Cotton Pocket Square $18, Timex Originals Perfectly Plaid Blue Fabric Strap With Leather Trim Watch $128

Better still, accessorise! If you’re a lumberjack or lumberjack-adjacent, you probably enjoy wearing plaid as a uniform more than as something to feel special in. Why not try this vintage plaid pocket square to amp up the suave of an otherwise basic blazer, or rep a Timex multi-colour plaid stripe watch that really illustrates how you always take time to look top-form.

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