How to Wear Tartan Braces

So, today’s question: How do you wear tartan braces? While tartan braces are a true classic and can add real character to both smart and casual outfits, there are a few style rules you’ll want to master for maximum impact. After all, no one wants to look like an off-duty bagpiper on a pub crawl—when you’re aiming for a man of taste with a sharp sense of style.

How to Wear Tartan Braces: The Simplicity of a Solid-Coloured Top

When you go for a colourful tartan brace—especially one from our collection of on-trend styles—it’s best to keep things subtle when choosing your shirt or jumper. Opt for a fitted piece, and if you like, pick a colour that matches one of the tones in your braces. If you’re feeling the chill, a fine wool or cashmere jumper paired with chinos is a great choice for a « nature & adventure » look.

The Effortless Cool of the Denim Shirt

A denim shirt is always a great option to highlight patterned or tartan braces! Favour darker shades, like charcoal grey denim or raw indigo. And don’t forget—the shirt must be well-fitted! If you’re tempted to add a tie or a bow tie, make sure it complements your braces in tone, or opt for a plain design to avoid ending up with a harlequin look.

A Taste for Risk

For those who’ve mastered the rules of style—or the art of dressing—the tartan brace opens the door to all sorts of daring looks! A slightly loose, plain T-shirt to break away from the aristocratic feel of the pattern? A tartan jacket to embrace layering and the full look? A solid bow tie that echoes one of the colors in your braces? Take the risk—you’ll know right away from the way people look at you if you’ve nailed it.

Bon, j’espère que vous savez maintenant comment porter les bretelles écossaises…