Plaid fashion is traditionally trendy for fall, and this year is no exception. Look for plaid in dresses, tops, skirts, and jackets. Although plaid clothing is trendy for fall, some of the larger patterns can sometimes look overwhelming on petites. If plaid clothing is too much pattern for your petite frame, try adding plaid to your wardrobe with accessories.
1. Pendleton Tartan Skirt
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This black and ivory tartan skirt from Pendleton with button-down styling works for those petites who like shorter skirts and have slender legs. It's available in petite sizes 8-16 with a length of 18" and also in misses sizes 4-18 with a length of 20". The worsted wool fabric for this tartan skirt is woven at the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Oregon.
2. Pendleton Pleated Plaid Skirt
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Here's a skirt that works for all figure types because although it's pleated, the pleats are stiched down past the hip, making for a smooth A-line silhouette. The soft gray and green plaid design of the fabric is the MacKeller clan tartan, but you don't have to be a Scottish clan member to wear it. This Pendleton skirt is worsted wool flannel with a side zip, and it's available in both petite and regular sizes.
3. MK2K Short Plaid Dress
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This short sleeveless plaid dress works for all figure types, but it's definitely a youthful style for someone who has slender legs. Although this dress is not specifically sized for petites, it may work for petites because of the length.
4. Plaid Neck Top
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Plaid bodice and tie at V-neckline form a striking contrast in this black knit top with an empire waist. With the diagonal plaid and elbow-length sleeves, this top would be a good choice for a short woman with a triangle shaped figure because of the top and shoulder emphasis.
5. Knit Plaid Bag
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For a look that's both trendy and casual, this hand knit bag fills the bill. Colorful red handles add a touch of color, and the size - 12" x 11" - isn't too big for petites.
6. Watch with Plaid Strap
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For a touch of plaid, this square-face watch with a plaid strap and rhinestone numeral 12 makes a whimsical fashion statement, and it's only $12.99. It's available in red plaid or black plaid from Payless Shoe Source.
7. Steve Madden Tartan Plaid Flats
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These Steve Madden ballet flats feature red tartan plaid and a black decorative strap with buckle. Petites with small feet will appreciate that they're available in size 5 and size 5.5 as well as larger sizes. Because these shoes tend to run small, fit advice is to order a half size smaller than your normal size.
8. Embroidered Plaid Scarf
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Seasonless plaid scarf, decorated with blue embroidery, can be worn winter or summer because it's made from a lightweight blend of cotton and linen. This scarf features a neutral color palette with brown, tan, and cream.
