Here at Pulse, we’ve covered some of the best ways to style flannel or plaid tops in our How to Wear and Style Flannel Clothing Blog Post. But one type of plaid-related style that we have not touched on is the timeless Buffalo Plaid print. Buffalo Plaid is a checkered print that originated in the 1850s. It typically includes a combination of two colors like Black & Red or Black & White. While it has been around for over 100 years, it has just recently become popular in the world of women’s fashion trends. If you’re wondering how to best style buffalo plaid in your own wardrobe, The Pulse Boutique is here to help!
Outfit Idea #1: Mix and Match
One of the more unique ways we like to style buffalo paid is by combining it with other trendy patterns! For example, you can shop hoodies like our Every New Turn Buffalo Plaid Hoodie that features a buffalo plaid print design with striped sleeves. Mixing patterns all into one piece of clothing allows you to pull off a bold outfit without having to put several pieces together yourself. We love to style this buffalo plaid and striped hoodie with jeans and combat boots or sneakers. You can also take styles that feature a touch of buffalo plaid and pair them with solid color pieces that pull the whole outfit together. For example, we decided to style our Buffalo Wearing Buffalo Plaid Graphic Tee with our Popcorn Knit Cardigan in Red.
Outfit Idea #2: Set it Up!
Buffalo plaid has been trending throughout the last few years during the Fall and Winter. But another trendy clothing style we have seen a lot of is sets. Loungewear sets, matching sets, activewear sets and more have become very popular fashion trends in recent years. So when we saw that we could combine these two adorable trends, we went for it! Buffalo plaid loungewear sets are so versatile! You can take the buffalo plaid loungewear top and dress it up with jeans and boots. Or, you can pair it with the matching loungewear joggers for a lazy day at home. Check out how we style our Winter Dreams Buffalo Plaid Top and Joggers!
Outfit Idea #3: A Touch of Buffalo Plaid!
If you are not sure that you want to go all out with the buffalo plaid trend, this outfit idea is great for you! Here at Pulse, we are huge fans of buffalo plaid accessories and shoes that can add a pop of the trendy pattern to any fall or winter look. Our buffalo plaid shoes from brands like Blowfish and Gypsy Jazz feature are so fun to style with jeans, leggings or even dresses! Like we mentioned in our How to Put Outfits Together Quickly & Easily Blog, each outfit is not complete without a statement piece. Buffalo plaid printed shoes, scarves or hats are a great way to add a bold statement to your favorite outfits. Take a look at all of our favorite buffalo plaid shoes!
Outfit Idea #4: Layer it!
Since we’ve been seeing buffalo plaid print become more trendy during the cooler months, we’ve found that another great way to style it is by layering up! When you shop new arrivals from Pulse, you’ll find buffalo plaid cardigans, sherpas or even denim jackets that are great for styling in the fall or winter. One of our favorite buffalo plaid styles is the Cozy by The Fire ¼ Zip Sherpa! You can layer this super cozy piece over a tee and pair it with leggings for a warm outfit this winter. We also love styling buffalo plaid cardigans over graphic tees or henleys for a more cute and casual look.
Buffalo plaid print is definitely a trend that we’re seeing on the rise each fall and winter season. It’s a classic pattern that has been incorporated into modern day women’s fashion in a unique way. With new buffalo plaid accessories and cozy layering pieces from Pulse, you are sure to take your favorite outfits to the next level.
Bonus Tips for Styling Buffalo Plaid
- What Goes Well With Buffalo Plaid? Things that go well with outfits that feature buffalo plaid include styles like combat boots, puffer vests, distressed denim and any solid colored layering piece that matches the colors in your buffalo plaid clothing item.
- Can You Wear Buffalo Plaid in the Fall? You can most definitely wear buffalo plaid in the fall. In fact, the fall and winter months are where we are seeing buffalo plaid trend the most. But when it really comes down to, you can wear buffalo plaid whenever you want! If you love buffalo plaid, don’t let the changing of seasons stop you from styling it.
- What Goes with Black and White Buffalo Plaid? We love a good black and white buffalo plaid piece! This type of buffalo plaid is actually easier to style because it includes neutral colors. We like to pair out Black and White Buffalo Plaid Sherpa with our Pulse Leggings or dress it up with jeans and knee high boots.
Add Some Buffalo Plaid to Your Closet!
If you want to try out our favorite ways to wear the buffalo plaid trend, make sure you check out our daily new arrivals! For more styling tips, don’t forget to check out our other blog posts.