When making the transition into autumn styling, it’s best take some cues from your spring style. Gingham and plaid shirts weren’t just trends during the warmer months, they have effectively become style staples that have made a case for themselves to be worn year-round. Even though you’re taking cues from your spring style, you’ll want to save those spring color palettes for next year and reach for heartier tones this fall.
The two shirts in this feature are from Johnston & Murphy’s Fall 2013 Collection. It is impressive to see that J&M has really improved the fit of their shirts, while sticking to their traditional styles. Below are some style tips when selecting plaid or gingham shirts this fall.
Style Tips:
- When choosing either a gingham & plaid shirt this fall, sticking to earth tones and heartier colors is key.
- Gingham Scale: during the warmer months, the scale of the squares should remain smaller and traditional. During the fall, look for a larger size/scale gingham pattern. A larger scale to the pattern will make it more distinct which is beneficial when the colors become darker and warmer.
- Plaid shirts pair well with wool suits because they inherently complement the wool fabric’s texture.
- Booth shirt patterns pair well with corduroy, wool and denim.
Master’s Green Blazer 
Slim Fitted Washed Large Gingham Check Shirt by Johnston & Murphy | Forest Green Terry Blazer by Frank & Oak | 508 Jeans by Levi’s
Wool Pocket Square by Armstrong & Wilson | Brown Wool tie by The Tie Bar | Tie Bar by Bo Concepts
Clayton Double Buckle Pebble Grain Shoes by Johnston & Murphy
Going Plaid
Slim Fitted Washed Large Plaid Shirt by Johnston & Murphy | Dartmouth Navy Quilted Bomber by Frank & Oak | Custom Everyday Grey Suit Trousers by Dragon Inside
Dr. Herringbone Wool Tie by Armstrong & Wilson
Drifter Watch by Sperry Topsider | 22mm Nylon Nato Strap by Cheapest Nato Straps | Blue Skull Bead Bracelet by Degs & Sal
Tyndall Wingtip Burgundy Boot by Johnston & Murphy
This post is sponsored by Johnston & Murphy & Style Coalition.
Photos by Marina T. Peele @Cantwinklefty
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Sabir
Is the green blazer a recent addition or have you had it? LOVE IT but didn’t see it on their site when i just looked. As for the double monks, I actually just won a pair and can’t wait to get a hold of them!
Jose,
The blazer is a very recent addition from the August collection of f&o. You’re going to love the dub monks!
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Sabir
Hey Sabir, can I make a simple website suggestion; you know those little greed dots that you can click on to move from article to article? Can you feature them above the articles too? Every time an image is of a different size the green dots disappear from in front of me and I have to scroll to find them again.
Hey Arun,
I’m actually working on a site update that will help with navigation shortly.
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Sabir
That’s great to hear. I’ve always enjoyed your site but I still haven’t been able to wrap my arms around the most recent update to your site; I may be in the minority here but I often times find it difficult to pinpoint where all the new content is (articles vs. side-bar content vs. pictures vs. IG). Looking forward to the new iteration, best of luck.
Arun
The green blazer is killer Sabir. Reminds me of a fitted, more dapper version of the green Master’s jacket given in golf.
Hey Mustafa,
When I first saw this jacket, that’s exactly what dress me to it.
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Sabir
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I used to love coming to your blog but since you changed it I now find it irritating. It’s difficult to navigate and find things, slow to download pages and there are too many pop up adverts. Still love your style but a simpler, better designed site would make the world of difference.
THIS. All these dang popups. On EVERY page. I’m bout done with this site.
Hi Melissa,
Sorry about the pop-ups appearing on every page. It should now only show on the homepage. I
Hi Gazman,
Sorry about the pop-ups, I just changed the setting so that they only appear on the homepage. In regard to the layout, I actually made it much simplier than the last one so that people can see recent posts in sequential order (check the bottom of the homepage).
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Sabir
I just bought a pair of 508s but I’m not sure if I will keep them. have a very slim waist but muscular legs. I need to know if the 508s will stretch or if I have to size up?
Hi Beastwork,
So you may want to sit up one and get the waist taken in.
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Sabir
Great post!
Thanks Rusty!
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Sabir
Nice Post.
Few days ago I buy a Gingham Shirt from Thomas Pink. Its so comfortable. The most popular shirt in the Thomas Pink Gingham Collection is the Plato Check. These shirts come in seven different colours and range from bold to citrus shades. A special emphasis is placed on the check pattern and these shirts come with double-buttoned cuffs.
Hello Sabir, quick question: have you ever tried this pair of shoes? how is it? J&M? http://www.amazon.com/Johnston-Murphy-Melton-Tassel-Slip-On/dp/B005VBV50C
alternatives? THX
Hi Matteo,
I have worn a similar pair of J&M loafers for quite some time and love the fit. I suggest going half size down if you purchase them.
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Sabir