This season plaid is a huge trend for men and women. But this isn’t the grunge plaid of the 90s.  For men, today’s plaid “give[s] an urban outlook and a fresh perspective to men’s wardrobes,” says Reena Das, author of “Must-Haves for Your Fall/Winter Wardrobe.”  An easy way for men to incorporate plaid in to their wardrobes is with a tailored plaid shirt.

According to Tim Gunn, in February’s “People Style Watch Magazine,” the key to women getting the plaid trend right is to “go for a piece that’s more tailored than slouchy, then offset its rugged outdoorsy vibe with feminine accessories.”  Women have more freedom when it comes to accessorizing with plaid.  So whether it’s with a skinny jean, a skirt, a long sleeve T or a fitted button-down, pop your outfit with a punch of plaid to stay on trend this season.

Luckily, SYMS is here to help you stay on trend at off-prices. For men we have plaid button-down shirts from Nautica — retail price $69.99; SYMS price $19.99, Perry Ellis — retail price $60.00; SYMS price $24.99; Burberry — retail price $95.00; SYMS price $49.99 and Michael Kors — retail price $99.00; SYMS price $39.99 to name a few.  For women, we have DKNY plaid skinny jeans — retail price $35.00; SYMS price $19.99; Rampage plaid skirts — retail price $35.00; SYMS price $19.00; — Energie long sleeve T’s — retail price $18.00; SYMS price $9.99 and even a dollhouse button-down — retail price $28.00; SYMS double redline price $5.00.

We’d love to hear what you think about this trend and if you found a great deal on plaid at SYMS; so please tell us about it.