Jolly Good Yellow

"You are the window through which you must see the world"

--George Bernard Shaw

You can't make much more of a statement than plaid pants.  Throwback to my Dad's golfing pants... these are just a little bit, well, less hideous.  Actually, it's their capacity to be hideous that, I think, makes them fabulous.  You can't wear such a loud pair of pants meekly, they need to be matched by complete confidence, otherwise they'll wear you.  Isn't that always the case, though?  Shouldn't we all wear our clothes with pride?  After all, it's the first thing people see when they look at you-- clothes are their window into who you are.  So dress to impress!  Dress for you!  

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Shirt: American Apparel

Pants: Free People

Shoes: Keds

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Plaid to the Bone

"I am a woman, I can be as contrary as I choose" -- Violet Crawley

 There is nothing classier than a simple plaid dress.  Pair it with triple strap Mary Janes and even the Dowager Countess of Grantham would invite you to tea.  The overall dark silhouette contrasts with the red in the belt, highlighting the waist, and developing the stronger 50s vibe.  A very modern Mad Men feel (if that's not too much of an oxymoron), this light cotton dress is an excellent way to appear at once dramatic and casual.  So if you're looking for the perfect first date or important interview dress, you cannot go wrong with plaid.

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Dress: Cotton On

Belt: Modcloth

Shoes: Marc Jacobs
Sweater: Urban Outfitters

Lipstick: NARS Dragon Girl

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