| Tartan is a big trend this Autumn and Winter, which | | | | size and your body shape. |
| is fabulous for all of you with Scottish or Irish | | | | The geometric "shape" of tartan is best suited to |
| ancestors, but perhaps more of a challenge for | | | | "Rectangular" or "Lean Column" body shapes. Curvy |
| everybody else! Even if you do have a family tartan, | | | | bodies do not suit this pattern quite so well, but |
| the colours may not necessarily suit you. My father's | | | | never fear, a tartan scarf or handbag in |
| family come from the MacGregor clan and the | | | | complimentary colours is all you need to make a |
| modern tartan is not quite right for me. Fortunately | | | | fashion statement. "Triangles" can build up their upper |
| the "ancient hunting" MacGregor tartan is! | | | | half with a nice tartan jacket or short coat. You may |
| Tartan doesn't just have to be kilts and sporrans, | | | | need to visit an image consultant and have a style |
| with knee high socks and bagpipes, although of | | | | consultation to ascertain your body shape. |
| course this can look fabulous at an appropriate | | | | There are a large number of tartan tights around, but |
| occasion. Much of the tartan available in retail outlets | | | | these are really for the young with long slim legs. The |
| is not from any official clan, as designers have used | | | | pattern can give the appearance of width so |
| their own colour combinations, so don't feel you can't | | | | probably best avoided by most. Tartan boots and |
| wear tartan just because you don't have the | | | | shoes can be found in some boutiques, just make |
| ancestry. | | | | sure that the style suits your leg length. |
| There are several things to bear in mind when | | | | If all else fails and you don't think tartan is for you, |
| purchasing your tartan. You need to think carefully | | | | perhaps a pair of gloves or a hair scrunchy is all you |
| about the colour, the style of the item, the pattern | | | | need to contribute to this trend. |