Yesterday I posted a little analogy that I made up on Facebook that goes like this ” The Little Plaid Dress is to City as The Little Black Dress is to Country.”
It’s a true story, while I have both dresses in my closet, I want to talk a little more about “The Little Plaid Dress” or TLPD. First thing is first, I do mean little, mine is pretty short. It’s a classic red plaid with a few ruffles on the sleeve edges & front. Every girl should have a TLPD in her closet if not a few of them.
With a few accessories & some cowboy boots, you can take TLPD up a few levels. The key is to match but not too much, you don’t want to look like you belong at a halloween party. Pair unique vintage & “city” pieces with your dress to give it a fun, polished & classy look.
My accessories of choice? Michael Kors cocktail ring, vintage gold horse shoe bracelet & here you can see I added a belt. It’s actually an old english riding belt that I used when I did equitation as a teenager, it still fits. I love pairing the unexpected with this dress.
Aren’t these red boots the bomb? Lucchese 2000 boots in red to go with my Little Plaid Dress. Thank you closet of Tina for letting me steal these boots, you are too kind.
Throw everything together & you get this.
The Little Plaid Dress is a success. I’m curious, how do you wear your Little Plaid Dress? Send a photo to raquel@horsesandheels.com & I just might feature you in an upcoming post.
Suzie Salmon says
Well don’t you look cute!!! I love your LPD. I just bought one…in Paris! We western girls are obviously trend setters that the rest of the world is finally catching on to 🙂
Raquel says
Thank you! Paris? That is so awesome! You went all around the world to find a little piece of country, I love it!
Sharon says
You look very lovely in your LPD. I love the ring (confession: it was the first thing I noticed). If I were to were the LPD (in the city) I would have to go with a higher heel . . probably on an ankle boot or maybe a thigh high. I have to think about it.
Raquel says
lol, I could have totally guessed that the ring would be your favorite piece Sharon!
grace says
Soooo cute! I dont have a little plaid dress, I need one though lol
jamie says
you are so beautiful my dear friend raquel <3 and so is your furry little friend! im envious of your horsie and boots!
you rock
xx
Raquel says
You are so sweet Jamie! Thank you : )
tracy says
You look amazing. I have been admiring plaid the last few weeks and your dress is adorable. I love the belt you paired with it and those red boots so pretty.
Raquel says
Thank you! I say put the LPD on your shopping list!
Heather Kaspar says
I have one! A pretty turquoise, navy, and white one!! LOVE IT!!
-Heather
http://www.buckupbaby.blogspot.com
Raquel says
Sounds gorgeous! I need one in those colors too : )
Fanny says
Omg! Raquel! you are such a pretty girl! You look so cute with that plaid dress!
It match perfectly with the boots! love it x
Raquel says
Awww thanks Fanny! I love this dress
Melissa says
those boots are the bomb and you look amazing
Jamie says
oh Raquel, beautiful as always!! and that ring rocks! and omg girl i thought of you the other day.. guess why?! i was taking blog photos and i saw a horse!!! i ran up to the horse and his owner and begged if i could take a photo the next day for my next blog post and the horse and its owner said yes! sad news is, i never got the chance to meet up with them because i went to san francisco for Fashion’s Night out =X
anyway, just thought id share that story with you lol
have a great weekend girl! talk to you soon
xx
Gertrude says
This style suits you perfectly! xo
Stacy says
Looks so great on you! I’ve got one too, in blue and red plaid 🙂
xStace
TEE&FAME
Simon says
A lady can never go wrong with a plaid dress! Thumbs up!
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Donna says
This would look great with leggings and english riding boots as well.