The tartan suit has been one of our favorite looks pretty much since Twisted Tailor launched. It’s bold, stylish and can be packed with attitude if you choose the right design. But we also know that full body print is not for everyone. And that’s why we also love the tartan pant.
Smart, casual, or somewhere in between, tartan pants will answer for practically any occasion.
Four of our Favorite Tartan Pants for 2021
Standard fit tartan pants
One of our favorite looks right now, is the newly released Cardosi gray and red tartan suit pant. Yeah, they were designed to be worn as part of an ensemble. And yeah, they look great with the matching vest and jacket – it’s a killer look for a wedding. But they also stand up on their own. Wear them to the office with a plain white shirt – tone them down with a gray blazer if you must. Wear them out with a casual white, black or gray shirt. Add in loafers, brogues or boots, and that’s you done and dusted.
For a similar look that’s slightly more toned down, you can select the darker tartan designs, like the Ginger pant in green. The larger check is still eye-catching, but being in slightly more muted shades, these pants are better at blending in with the workaday aesthetic. Again, worn with a plain shirt, they can be dressed up or down, and there is a matching jacket and vest available. But, worn as a standalone piece, these pants possess an interest that much masculine formalwear lacks.
If you like the check look, but aren’t so keen on full tartan, a style like the Gregory pant may be slightly more up your street. The tonal blue check on a classic navy base is understated and yet still makes a statement. With our without the jacket, these pants make a fantastic choice for a dinner date, or the office. Characterful and charming, they carry real style.
Cropped tartan pants
In less formal scenarios, a cropped pant like the Belton can look fabulous. The inevitable punk vibe is softened by the superb tailoring and obvious quality. Pair with a t-shirt for a relaxed feel. Wear with a white shirt – maybe a skull motif – if you want a slightly smarter aesthetic. And finish with whatever shoes you choose. With these trews, anything goes.
Tartan is one of those fabrics that has never gone out of fashion. While it was claimed by the punks and used as symbol of the anti-establishment movement, it also has a long history of sophistication. It’s one of the few fabrics that anyone can wear, and bring their own style to. That’s why we love tartan pants. And that why we think you will too.