What To Wear With Plaid Board Shorts

By: JBTodd

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you are wondering what to wear with plaid board shorts, your choices are many. Depending on the color of the plaid design in your shorts, you should pick out several different shirts to wear that will complement the shorts. You will also need to decide the kind of shoes that you want to wear with plaid board shorts when you are putting your outfit together. Experiment with different styles and outfit combinations until you are satisfied with your appearance.

  1. When you are out shopping for shirts and shoes, take your plaid board shorts with you. Pick some short sleeved polo shirts that have colors, and some tee shirts with designs that look good with your plaid shorts. You may also want to buy a few button down long sleeve shirts to wear with your plaid board shorts. Make sure that you remember to save all of the receipts in case you decide to return some of the shirts.
  2. Buy a few pairs of shoes to wear with plaid board shorts. Sneakers and topsiders are solid choices. Tee shirts and sneakers go well together with plaid board shorts. When you wear topsiders with your shorts, depending on the weather that is a good time to wear a long sleeve button down or a short sleeve polo shirt.
  3. Once you finish shopping, lay out all of your shirts at home. Try on each shirt with your plaid board shorts, along with the different shoes that you bought. Decide which outfits look the best for the different social occasions you like to participate in. Write your selections down on a piece of paper in case you are running late for an event and cannot remember what choices you liked the best.
  4. Get a friend’s opinion if you are not sure which combinations look the best. Make sure the friend you choose is one whose opinion you trust. If you have some fashion magazines, you can also use those to help decide which combinations to wear with plaid board shorts. Once you are out on the town, if you receive some compliments on your attire you will know you made the right choices.
Posted on: Oct. 15, 2010