Plaid skirts, on the other hand, are a different story. You don't want to be confused for a student at the local private school, nor do you want people thinking you left your bagpipe at home.

Plaid Skirt Welfare While the Supreme Court rips the legislature for going cheap on public schools, Ohio leads the nation in private school subsidies.

Lilliana Vazquez is sharing her top budget-friendly plaid picks for winter. She's rounded up her favorite coats, dresses, skirts and pants.

No one wears plaid quite like the royal family. From Queen Elizabeth's custom skirts to Princess Diana's bold '80s looks and Duchess Kate's refined take on tartan, here are some of their best ...