I used to have a short-sleeved, tie-neck blouse from Forever 21 in buffalo plaid that looked great with a basic black-cardi-and-jeans combo. But being from Forever 21 and of dubious quality, after a year of wear it mysteriously shrank so much in the shoulders that I had to give it away. (The boy was kind of sad about it. He loved that blouse on me.) Anyway, I didn't realize what a buffalo-checked hole this blouse left in my wardrobe until we were in Seattle last month and I spotted this J. Crew shirt. In the dressing room, it was love at first wear. The soft cotton--no, make that softest cotton ever--felt perfectly worn in and draped just so. Forget online stalking this shirt hoping it would go on sale; I was sold right then and there.
Since then, I've been extra aware of this perennially popular print while window-shopping in stores and online. The good news for those who are as much a fan of it as I am is that buffalo plaid is back with a vengeance. Sleeker cuts, more luxe fabrics, and oversize graphic patterns make this new crop of printed pieces a little more fashion-forward, a little less lumberjack. Wear them during the holiday season for a festive vibe, and pull them out again next autumn when the leaves start falling. Here are some of my favourite pieces in one of my favourite prints.
That J Crew shirt is perfection! I had a buffalo check shirt from Urban Outfitters many years ago that I loved and that similarly died a sad death. That J Crew shirt might be it's more mature and elegant reincarnation.
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So I'm not the only one with a story about a buffalo check shirt's demise! Hope you find a replacement. (The J. Crew one really is incredible.)
DeleteI really like the colors of the Madewell plaid coat.
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Isn't the touch of purple great? A nice alternative to the classic buffalo plaid red-and-black.
DeleteOh these checks take me waaaay back. I think I might stil have a few checked wool remnants in my fabric pile... not that I plan on doing anything with them because that would require sewing. Love that Banana Republic coat.
ReplyDeletei really want a buffalo check coat
ReplyDelete"...and being of dubious quality." lol! So glad you found a high-quality replacement!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the perfect if not better replacement. I've been slowly coming around to adding J. Crew and Madewell pieces to my closet
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