Men's Boots Style Guide

Now that November is almost upon us, the must-have footwear for men is definitely a pair of

Baird Modern Men's Tartan Boots

For the first look we are all about clashing tartans. We couldn't do a post about styling Tartan Boots without pairing them with a Kilt. If you harbour a burning desire to show off your Scottish Heritage, or your love of Scotland, then this is the outfit for you. The boots and kilt combo is quite the versatile ensemble, and our top picks would be to pair it with a smart shirt and sporran for a dressy look. Or go plaid mad by adding a tartan shirt and a pair of thick socks for a rugged and casual outfit. Think the Scotch Beef advert with the Scottish Rugby team. Top tartan tip: choose tartans that share at least one colour, to create a coordinated outfit. We have gone for a Lindsay Modern Kilt and a Black Watch Modern shirt, as they share the same navy as Baird Modern.

If you really want to make a statement then you could match your whole outfit to your tartan boots. John styles his Patriot Boots with a pair of Slim Cut Trousers, Horseshoe Neck Waistcoat and Neck Tie in the matching tartan and we think he looks great! You could easily wear the boots paired with the trousers and tie for a day in the office, and then transition into evening by adding the waistcoat, even topped off with the matching jacket depending on how formal your event was. We think the Patriot Modern Tartan works really well for this outfit with it's dark strong, simple colour combination, however if you are matching all items in the same tartan then really any of our selection of 500 tartans would look great!

Of course, if full tartan outfits aren't really your style, then you can go down the slightly more subtle route by pairing your boots to your top. Our Men's Tartan Shirt is the perfect option for this outfit, and an ideal choice if you like a bit of versatility in your wardrobe. Dress the shirt up by pairing it with smart trousers and a plain tie, spot on for once we are eventually allowed back in the office, for those zoom calls or a socially distanced get together. For a more casual setting, maybe for a day out shopping or a pub lunch, the shirt and boots combo works effortlessly with a pair of jeans, and adds colour to an otherwise simple outfit. If theGordon Dress Modern tartan is a little too bright for you then, just like the boots, the shirt is available to be custom made in over 500 tartans. And what better conversation piece than why you chose that particular tartan, the story behind the mill in the South of Scotland who wove the tartan and the skilled cobblers in Glasgow who put together the boots?