Men’s plaid suits and tweed suits made to measure in your choice of over 500 Scottish Clan plaids. Choose between the classic 2-piece plaid suit or the elegant 3-piece plaid suit, all made in the finest quality wool woven in Scotland.
Made from the finest quality wool, our Scottish tweed and plaid suits are an elegant and modern choice for formal wear, despite its long tradition in Scotland. Both our Scottish plaid and tweed suits can be purchased as 2-piece or 3-piece suits. The classic 2-piece plaid suit includes a beautifully finished plaid jacket and matching pants, whereas the 3-piece plaid suits combine those pieces with a contemporary double-breasted vest.
Our Scottish plaid suits are an original addition to your wardrobe, and depending on the plaid chosen, your suit can be a modest and subtle look or something a little bolder. Made to measure in over 500 plaids! If you need some help finding your family tartan, taking your measurements or simply have a few questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here to help!
Plaid actually refers to the pattern on the fabric your suit is made from. The word plaid comes from the Gaelic word plaide and refers to the boxlike design formed by stripes of various widths and colors running vertically and horizontally on a fabric, also known as tartan. A plaid suit is made from the plaid (or tartan) fabric, a pure wool cloth available in hundreds of different variations with a clan story behind every one. If you need help finding your clan just let us know. If you don't have a clan, don't worry you can still wear a plaid suit and it just means you have even more choice as you can choose the color combination you love best.
There is no right or wrong time to wear a plaid suit, whether it's a wedding or special occasion or everyday business wear, the plaid suit can look subtle and sophisticated, or bold and edgy, depending on the color or clan you choose. For a classic look for your plaid suit choose Black Watch Modern or a grey such as Douglas Grey or Pride of Scotland Silver, or for a more contemporary look choose a brighter blue such as Holyrood, and to go all out make a statement Wallace Modern is a magnificent red, or MacLeod Dress Modern for a dominant yellow and black, or famously used by Vivienne Westwood the Jacobite tartan makes a fabulous plaid suit.
A fairly simple rule applies when you are choosing the perfect plaid for your suit and your body type. A smaller man should where possible choose a smaller check, whereas a larger man can carry off a larger check. If you need confirmation of the pattern size or sett repeat of your favorite plaid just let us know and we can confirm this for you.
Our hard working Tartan team are dedicated to providing the very best garments, tailor made just for you. We offer a full 3 piece suit, pants, vests, jackets, and all the accessories, with a choice of over 500 tartans. Book your suit measuring experience with us today. Available in store, in Albany NY, Edinburgh or choose a Virtual Appointment via video call.