Photos: The Social Shopper: February 9, 2013

Ever since the highly covetable Dries Van Noten spring 2013 collection came down the runway and put forward the idea of modern day grunge, it became clear that plaid—usually an autumnal staple—was going to be worn well after the leaves changed colors. Whether you decide to take a Nirvana-esque approach like the one evidenced in this photo from stylelovely.com or opt for something a bit brighter and more blogger-friendly (we’re talking about you @sarrjamois!), it’s clear that now is the time to get mad about plaid.