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The theory is this; plaid is everywhere. From Miley Cyrus’s new line of clothing, graciously provided and mass distributed by Wal-Mart, to the classic men’s style button up proudly sported by indie music artists and fans alike. Whether it is traditional flannel or questionably cheap cotton, plaid is evolving into an item of great stature. Creating a delicate line of principles between the trend adherents and rudimentary purists, theories are outwardly disputed about the right way to appropriately don such a combination of lines and stripes. On one side, the approach is all about quantity, no matter how garish the... Continue reading