Thought that kilts were exclusive for men to wear? Think again.
Tartans are the often plaid cloth that makes up kilts. In the traditional sense, tartans come in a wide variety of colors and designs to represent different Scottish clans. The modern tartan is a little bit different.
Tartans can be worn by either men or women, and you don’t have to have family ties to an Irish family or Scottish clan to wear one. In fact, there are dozens of different ways that women can wear tartans, making them great for all kinds of events from casual get-togethers to formal affairs.
Here are several different ways that women can wear tartans.
1) Work Professional Tartan
Want to wear something unique that will really brighten up a dull office environment? Why not throw a nice button-down shirt on underneath a tartan dress. Adding the button-down as a base layer to a tartan dress is a great way to make a tartan dress slightly less formal, but making it perfect for wearing into the office.
Whether you have a meeting, presentation, or just feel like trying something different, this is a great look for changing up your regular office attire.
2) Getting Ready For Fall
Darker or more traditional tartan designs are perfect for pairing with a longer tartan skirt in the fall. You can pair a classic blue and green tartan with a nice sweater to change your look for the fall. Not only are you going to turn heads with this unique look, but it will also keep you warm during a cool fall evening.
3) Turn back Time with Tartan and a Turtle Neck
Looking for something fun, chic, and classy to wear to a party, dinner, or drinks out with your friends or coworkers? Colorful plaid, tartan designs are fun on a pair of dress pants or trousers. Throw on a solid turtleneck shirt or sweater and you’ve got a classic 1960s or 70s style that you can take with you on your next fun social outing.
4) A Casual Tartan Blazer
A tartan blazer with a pair of dark jeans or pants can be a great way to keep it business casual in the workplace. Throw on a pair of shorts or a fun skirt and you have a casual outfit that you can take out on a nice spring or summer day.
5) Tartan Casual Suit
If you are looking for dressing up with tartan style, but want to keep it hip and casual, you can throw on a tartan blazer and matching suit pants to go with a simple t-shirt or v-neck. This is the perfect outfit to wear out to a concert or a show.
6) Tartan Maxi Dresses
Tartan dresses make a massive fashion statement, regardless of the type, style of dress, or the event that you are wearing it to. If you are shopping for something that is flattering but could also be flowy enough to wear out, tartan maxi dresses are a great way to go. Depending on the season, they can be great for warm fall days or cool summer days.
7) Tartan Formal Short Skirts
One of the best aspects of incorporating tartans into your style is there is virtually a limitless number of ways that you can wear them, and as such, can fit a variety of events. Tartan skirts are great for semi-formal or business casual events, as well as holiday parties and family get-togethers. You can dress them up with a button-down or sweater and throw a belt on them too to get them some added flair.
8) Tartan Business Suit
We’ve covered a casual tartan women’s suit, but what about something more formal? Tartan suits are a stunning look for the modern businesswoman and are perfect for either wearing to the office or out for lunch with a client. Pair them with a nice shirt and bag and you are all set.
9) Tartan Button Down with a Blazer
If you aren’t ready to jump full-on into a tartan suit, why not go halfway in between? Tartan button-downs in a variety of colors work with a nice pair of business pants and a pair of heels. It’s a great way to keep your tartan casual while putting you in an outfit that is ready for anything.
10) A Tartan Scarf for Winter
The plaid color patterns of tartans make them great for scarves and winter wear. Make yourself nice and cozy during the winter by wrapping yourself up in a long sweater or jacket and a thick tartan scarf.
11) A Tartan Shawl
If you need something a little bigger and warmer you can throw on a tartan shawl. Wrap the shawl over your shoulders. You can even dress it up by wrapping it with a belt to keep it close to you.
12) A Tartan Coat for Cold and Snowy Days
The classic tartan patterns and color schemes look great for fall and winter. A tartan jacket or coat is ideal for those cold winter days or afternoons out in the snow.
13) Tartan Jumpsuits
You can keep it really casual and fun by getting a tartan jumpsuit. They are great for sporting your own unique style while keeping you cool on warm spring and summer days.
