Tartan is a Scottish plaid that, technically speaking features a grid of perfect squares. These days, however, the term has come to loosely describe any plaid pattern made or designed in Scotland. Clans in Scotland often have tartans by which one can readily recognize the clan.
Why you want it: A wool Tartan always gives that authentic Scottish, yet ever-so preppy feel. Seek it out for ties particularly.
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[…] nostalgia genes. With patterns ranging from toy robots to ancient looking bras to radiant tartans, his trim ties and bow ties have not surprisingly caught the attention of the fashionable elite. An […]
[…] Hickey Freeman’s gorgeous cashmere coat to nicely go with a classic navy, green, and gold tartan shirt by Gap — a very casual look, but if you iron that shirt up, it’ll hold its own. […]
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