Plaid Shirt

Wear the shirt open over a basic white t-shirt with denim shorts and clean white sneakers. The plaid pattern immediately brings life and texture to an otherwise overly simple ensemble. Fold the sleeves to the elbow for a more relaxed touch and let the pointed collar do the work — it's the detail that sets this look apart from any other.

Button the shirt all the way up and pair it with a flowing midi skirt in white, beige, or black. The contrast between the structured plaid pattern of the shirt and the lightness of the skirt creates an elegant visual tension that works for lunches, meetings, or city afternoons. Low-heeled sandals or golden mules complete the look without competing.

Wear the shirt tucked into straight-leg tailored trousers in khaki, off-white or navy blue. The pointed collar buttoned up to the penultimate button creates a clean, professional line with much more personality than a plain shirt. Nude stilettos or leather loafers and the shirt becomes a statement of intent.

Wear the unbuttoned shirt as a second layer over a plain, solid-coloured summer dress — white, black, red, or mustard yellow. The plaid shirt as an overlayer creates depth and dimension in the look without overpowering it. Tie it in a knot at the front if you want to define your waist and add an editorial element to the ensemble.

Button the shirt up halfway and wear it with leather trousers or black wide-leg trousers and gold or black high-heeled sandals. The front pockets take on a different prominence when the shirt is worn as the main piece of an evening look. Pendant earrings and a minimalist clutch complete an outfit that proves that checks aren't just for the daytime – they're for all hours.