Plaid Scarves, Please!

Regardless of what was on your holiday wish list this season, plaid scarves are always a fabulous present to get and gift. These chic fashion accessories look stunning all winter long and come in an array of fabrics and colors to match your style d'jour. Whatever your pleasure, plaid scarves are fashionable and warm for the upcoming months.

Plaid is originally known as a pleated cloth worn with a modern kilt that spawned from Scottish tradition or Celtic heritage. It is made from tartan and worn over the shoulder to be fastened to the front of an ensemble. Plaid was also worn as a traditional part of the full highland dress uniform. In the United States, people most commonly associate plaid with tartan, the pattern of the original fabric. Today, it is worn in pants, scarves, bags and blouses to add a modern twist.

The fashion world has adopted plaid into the fold. Scarves are a fabulously current way to rock the trend. These usually wool articles are warm in winter and can easily transition to warmer fall and spring months. If you're feeling particularly inspired by the history or heritage of plaid, you can research into your ancestors to find what pattern represents your very own clan! 

The traditional Burberry print of brown, red and black is a symbol of the highest fashion status plaid has achieved. Although Burberry is a British fashion company, it's tartan print has become one of the most widely recognized trademarks in fashion. To make this trend even more personal, you can monogram any plaid with your initials to add to the preppy feeling of the trend. 

Vibrant plaid is the most playful way to wear the style. Hot blues and reds bring out a pop of color to your ensemble and add some color to the drab winter months. These styles above are low cost and easy to find at stores like Urban Outfitters and Madewell. 

The best thing about this item is you can wear it however you want to express your own individual style. Find a color that best matches your complexion and personal taste. Shop online at Polyvore and find your best fit plaid today!