THE REAL WORLD / THE BEVERLY CENTER : HOLDING PATTERN

Cloudy weather seems to bring out the plaid in Southern Californians. On one recent overcast weekend, shirts in thick flannels and wool blends were out in force. Almost everyone wore them as cardigans, loose and unbuttoned, over a T. Other sightings: plain turtlenecks and tights sandwiching short tartan skirts, hats, high-tops and (out-of-sight) boxers.