Fashion Police: Tartan tragedy

Rita Ora has made us shudder at how wrong checks and plaids can look if one is too adventurous with them.

The Scots will be mortified when they see how their signature style has been sported by actor-singer Rita Ora! While checks and plaids have been a fashion favourite this season, Ora has made us shudder at how wrong they can look if one is too adventurous with them.

The charge sheet



Hair and make-up

In an attempt to sport a casual look after returning from Paris Fashion Week this year, Ora wore a pee cap that was anything but exciting. And her red lip colour made her look unpleasantly striking.

Outfit

The actor-singer tried to make a bold statement in double-tartan and white brogues. While we love the print, it looked shabby on the outfit.

Accessories and shoes

The accessories did nothing to redeem Ora’s look. Her pale gold and maroon handbag didn’t complement her attire and the white and black shoes were a total miss! Although we like the leopard print sunglasses, her overall look seemed unsalvageable!

Bail out!

Jessica Alba



Jessica looked fabulous at the Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2013 show. We love her plaid yellow skirt that she wore with a black cap-sleeve ballet scoop neck top. With her hair tightly pulled back and glowing skin, she owned the tartan trend like no other! Her matching clutch and black bar shoes looked uber adorable.

Kristy-Leigh Porter



Kristy’s look is a perfect example of how to go bold without looking over the top. She wore a striking tartan dress with chunky black boots at the Inside Soap Awards 2013. Her wavy hairdo enhanced the oomph-factor of the ensemble. And we love that she kept her accessories to a bare minimum!

Olivia Palermo



Olivia looked drop dead gorgeous at the Paris Fashion Week 2013 in a tartan minidress with thigh-high grey suede boots. With eyes lined in black and pale lips, she looked stunning and fresh at the event. We are fans of the side-swept braid and the green clutch!

Published in The Express Tribune, October 28^th, 2013.

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