Forever 21

Forever 21 Heritage 1981 Reverse Plaid Shirt

Why It's Good:

Add a colorful twist to a summer ensemble with this fresh, flattering, and completely affordable top.

Why It's Green:

Men's plaid button downs get a new life—and a new look—in the form of reconstructed, recycled shirts while the landfill is spared some space.

Where To Get It:

http://www.forever21.com/ |   $35.00


Go to Forever21.com to find a Heritage 1981 stores near you.

Mad for Plaid

If the thought of a plaid shirt instantly brings to mind lumberjacks, grunge music, or your grandpa, you're not alone. I think of the burly, muscled man smiling proudly on my paper towel roll wrapping. (He's a lumberjack, right?) And while he may be a hero swabbing spilled soda, I'd rather not dress like him. Which is why I did a double take when I came across this little number while window shopping on the web. While Forever 21 is no stranger to of-the-moment designs at shockingly good prices, this is its first foray into recycled clothes, transforming men's button downs into tops that shoppers will snatch up. It's the anti-plaid plaid shirt that shattered the stigma for me. The fitted cut, the scooped neck, the capped sleeves—dare I say it?—make for a delicately feminine, pretty piece. Pair it with white capri pants and fabulous cork wedges for a summer picnic. If someone asks you to pass the paper towels, it's sheer coincidence.