Saturday, October 6, 2018

Farmers Daughter and Plaidurday

As a farmer's grand-daughter I can recall my grandmother sending us out to the fields only after we put on a flannel shirt. In fact, one year she made each of us kids a flannel shirt of our own. Flannel was very important as we often went into the corn fields for one thing or another and to stay away from getting corn poison we wore the shirts as protection. They also helped keep off bugs, tics and whatever else may come our way. If you have ever noticed many of the flannel shirts and fabric used to make flannel shirts are plaid. I am sure that we celebrated Plaidurday way before it was even popular.



Plaid has had a long run in history. The Celtic area during the early 8th BC era was most possibly where flannel was discovered. Mummies from that time period have been found by archaeologist also found plaid. Plaid has been popular throughout time and is often used in stylish fashion trends as well. During the 1800s plaid was a fashion fad for the Scottish royalty. It only makes sense that there should be a holiday that simply celebrates plaid.

Plaidurday was started by a Michigander Bugsy Sailor. The first Saturday in October every year is the day to celebrate. In our area it is too hot for plaid flannel but don't worry there are many other looks that can be donned:




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10 comments:

  1. These are some great picks! I always loved wearing plaidurday!

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  2. As a 90's kid I love Flannel and Plaid! I'm glad it is making a comeback on the fashion scene as well, I got a few new pieces already! I have never heard of Plaidurday before, but I love it too...lol!

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  3. I didn't know any history about plaid! I just love wearing it, especially when it comes time for Fall Season!

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  4. Plaidurday sounds like so much fun. I love busting out the plaid come fall and winter. It's just so comfy.

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  5. Plaidurdy sounds like fun! I have plenty of plaid to choose from too.

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  6. Those are some pretty styles, especially for the fall! The skirts are super cute too!

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  7. I would love to celebrate a Plaidurdy! We own four horses - the entire barn could join into the festivities.

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  8. I think Plaidurdy is such a cute idea! I love wearing plaids, comfy and neat.

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  9. Plaid is also popular in the Philippines every Christmas season, and also because it is our leader's favorite polo prints :)
    Always a good print.

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  10. Plaid is definitely one of my favorite prints to wear this time of year. That dress is so very cute!

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