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December 2024
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A PLAID STYLE GUIDE

When two of our favorite seasons collide—holiday and black tie—we start thinking about all the different ways plaid, including pieces from our Yankees™ collaboration, can be worked into the festive moment.

Polo and plaid—is there anything quite so synonymous, especially at this time of year? The key to what makes it look so good starts with the pattern and colors. We're fond of classic tartans that have been given a reinterpretation—in scale or palette, and often both. The other key is surprise. You can live according to the rules or creatively break them. Here, we put together a few looks, from the formal to the casual, following one of Ralph's favorite principles of style: subtle contradiction.

Variation Nº 1
Boho Black Tie
This plaid blazer—the pattern is unique to Polo—is festive and fun. It can be worn as a traditional smoking jacket with formal trousers or with denim to strike a note of casual cheer.
Tailored Plaid Wool Tweed Sport Coat
$998.00
Classic Fit French Cuff Tuxedo Shirt
$168.00
Slider-Buckle Leather Belt
$225.00
Vintage Classic Distressed Jean
$348.00
Paxton Velvet Slipper
$198.00
Variation Nº 2
A Tad Trad
A bright plaid accessory amplifies the festive mood when paired with an evening look that is otherwise by the numbers.
Polo Tailored Velvet Jacket
$998.00
Plaid Cashmere Bow Tie
$195.00 $124.00
Custom Fit French Cuff Tuxedo Shirt
$168.00
Plaid Cashmere Scarf
$275.00
Stretch Slim Fit Corduroy Pant
$168.00 $119.99
Paxton Velvet Slipper
$198.00
Variation Nº 3
The Rugged Sophisticate
A buffalo plaid jacket and hiking boots can go places no tuxedo has gone before.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Yankees Plaid Jacket
$998.00
Classic Fit French Cuff Tuxedo Shirt
$168.00
Alpine Nubuck Trail Boot
$378.00
Polo Tailored Wool Barathea Peak Tuxedo
$1,398.00
Sterling Silver Oval Cuff Links
$395.00
Variation Nº 4
Pure Country
You can throw on the same jacket with a denim shirt and sweater for that walk in the woods after a first snow.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Yankees Plaid Jacket
$998.00
Wool-Alpaca Fisherman’s Sweater
$368.00
Slub Denim Western Shirt
$148.00
Distressed Leather Belt
$225.00
Sullivan Slim Stretch Jean
$198.00
Alpine Suede Trail Boot
$378.00
Variation Nº 5
Bow-Tie Prep
A look that pairs a snowflake cardigan, a plaid bow tie, and denim will lift the spirits of any holiday party.
Snowflake Wool-Blend Cardigan
$298.00
Plaid Cashmere Bow Tie
$195.00 $124.00
Custom Fit French Cuff Tuxedo Shirt
$168.00
Cable Cashmere Blend Sock
$250.00
Vintage Classic Distressed Jean
$348.00
Paxton Crest Velvet Slipper
$248.00
Variation Nº 6
Just a Touch
For a suavely restrained vibe, layer a Black Watch scarf over our iconic RL67 jacket and a graphic ski sweater.
The RL67 Herringbone Jacket
$1,198.00
Snowflake Wool Rollneck Sweater
$998.00
Custom Fit Indigo Chambray Shirt
$168.00 $119.99
Plaid Fringe Wool Scarf
$78.00
Sullivan Slim Stretch Jean
$198.00
Ranger Faux-Shearling-Lined Leather Boot
$298.00
Variation Nº 7
A Cool Mix
Plaid as an accent adds a fresh seasonal flair to an iconic shearling bomber.
Leather-Trim Shearling Western Jacket
$2,298.00
Plaid Patchwork Wool-Blend Sweater
$998.00
Custom Fit Indigo Chambray Shirt
$168.00 $119.99
Stretch Slim Fit Corduroy Pant
$168.00 $119.99
Ranger Faux-Shearling-Lined Leather Boot
$298.00
Variation Nº 8
A Matter of Contradiction
This plaid sweater is the foundation of an outfit that evokes a love of country life, even if you live in the city.
Plaid Wool-Blend Sweater
$398.00
Logan Lug-Sole Leather Duck Shoe
$228.00
RL67 Herringbone Jacket
$998.00
Whitman Relaxed Fit Corduroy Pant
$248.00
Custom Fit Plaid Poplin Shirt
$148.00 $89.99
Engine-Turned Leather Belt
$168.00
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