Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, loves a good tartan. From scarves to dresses to décor, the plaid pattern is just so English country chic. Kate especially knows how to rock a tartan coat. Her Alexander McQueen Black Watch Plaid Coat and Moloh tartan coats are perfect examples of a classic style in a modern way.
Many North Americans may be curious about just what the difference is between a tartan and a plaid. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth. The royal family has a long history of wearing tartans over the years.
Here are some of our other favourite uses of tartan as seen on Kate over the years:
Check out our favorite picks to bring home your own tartan – or plaid – coat for winter.
How do you incorporate tartan – or plaid – into your wardrobe?
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