Previously I talked about how to build a casual and stylish outfit around a plaid skirt. Today I’m going to talk about a very specific type of plaid skirt, the plaid skirt, which looks more elegant and a bit more formal. You will be amazed how a simple black and white skirt can make you look so chic and unique. Most importantly, it’s not that hard to make. To better show you how to style it, I want to show you some of the best plaid skirt outfit ideas that I have collected. Let’s jump right in.
Black sweater with three-quarter sleeves and a flared checked midi skirt
To start this list of unique and beautiful outfit ideas, I’ll start with an elegant business casual outfit. Wear a black three-quarter sleeve cable sweater for this outfit. Pair it with a plaid midi skirt. A pair of black suede loafers and a brown leather handbag are the glue that brings your outfit together.
Black long sleeve t-shirt with plaid flannel mini skirt
Here’s an even more ladylike work outfit that’s perfect for fall. Pair a black long sleeve crew-neck t-shirt to pull together this look. Pair it with a high-waisted plaid flannel mini skirt. Wear black stockings and a pair of black ballet flats to look even more feminine.
Black strapless top with check fitted midi skirt
To achieve an understated sexy and ladylike look, here is a simple black and white outfit that you might want to try. For the top, wear an off the shoulder black long sleeve top. Pair it with a check fitted midi skirt. Wear a pair of shiny black pointed toe heels to look a bit more mature.
Black knit sweater with half sleeves and plaid midi skirt
This is a business casual outfit that slopes down to the casual side. To finish off this outfit, rock a black faux neck sweater. Pair it with a plaid midi skirt. Complete your outfit with a pair of black suede ankle strap heels and a black leather clutch bag for a more chic and professional look.
Mini skirt with white blouse and black wool coat
To achieve an elegant and unique work outfit, you can wear a white top with a black wool coat for the top. Combine them with a checked ruffle skirt. Wear fishnet stockings and black pointed toe heels to complete the outfit. Wear a leopard print scarf to look even more mature and feminine.
Black sleeveless silk top with a plaid midi skirt
This is a very simple black and white outfit that can make you look tall and slim. To achieve this look, you can wear a black silk sleeveless top. Pair it with a black and white checkered midi skirt. Wear black crew socks with black oxford shoes to complete the look.
Black boat neck top with check midi skirt
Wearing a strapless top is a little too much when you wear it to work. Instead, you can wear a black boat neck sweater to still show you nice collarbones and part of your shoulders. Pair the top with a plaid bodycon midi skirt and a pair of black pointed toe heels.
Camel suede blazer with plaid skater mini skirt
This is quite a unique and stylish layered outfit. To achieve this, you can wear a white sweater with a camel suede blazer and a white linen scarf for the top. Pair them with a mini plaid skirt. Wear black leggings with brown leather knee high boots to look extra stylish.
Checked mini skirt with a short, green knitted T-shirt
For those of you who struggle to stay in shape, wear this outfit to show just a little bit of skin on your waistline. You can simply wear a cropped green short sleeve knit top with a plaid mini skirt. Wear black crew socks with black oxford shoes to finish off your outfit.
Wear it with a black knit sweater and black patterned stockings
For a more refreshing and ladylike look, here is an outfit you might want to try. For the top, wear a white ribbed knit sweater with a black and silver statement necklace. Pair it with a black plaid flannel mini skirt. Wear black pattern stockings with black suede ankle boots to add a feminine touch to the outfit.
Black lace top with plaid midi skirt
This is a very unique outfit to wear for casual events like dining out. For top wear a sleeveless black lace top with a statement white necklace. Pair them with a flared checked midi skirt and white strappy heels with sequin details.
Navy blue button down shirt and high waisted midi skirt
The skirt here is very similar to the one in the previous outfit, but the whole outfit looks very different due to the rest of the outfit. To pair the midi skirt, you can wear a dark blue corduroy shirt with buttons for the top. Wear light pink heeled sandals to add a feminine touch to the overall look.
Black keyhole jumper with plaid mini ruffle skirt
This is easily my favorite outfit among this list. Although the outfit is simple, each piece seems to work perfectly together. For detail, wear a black fitted keyhole knit sweater with a ruffled plaid skirt. A black leather crossbody bag and black ballerina shoes complete your look.
Black crew neck sweater with high waisted plaid midi skirt
This is also a simple black and white outfit. You can definitely wear this to the office. Simply wear a black crew neck knit sweater and high waisted plaid midi skirt. Wear a black ankle strap with open toes for an extra feminine touch.
Brown faux fur collar coat with high waisted fitted plaid mini skirt
For a more youthful and stylish look, you can wear a black cropped t-shirt with a brown faux fur collar cropped coat as a top. A high waisted plaid mini skirt, black stockings and black suede ankle boots are the perfect complement to your outfit.
Hope you enjoy these plaid skirt outfit ideas above. They really aren’t difficult to create. Try them and you will love them.