These tartan clothes for women make for the most festive fashion from Fall through Christmas. I like to call fashion like this “Home Alone chic,” and I usually add at least one new piece of tartan clothing to my very preppy, classic, and traditional wardrobe each holiday season.

This post answers what tartan plaid is, tells you where to buy tartan clothes for women, highlights some featured picks, and gives you even more options to shop.
Tartan Plaid: Explained
Tartan is, historically, Scottish patterned cloth consisting of crisscrossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors designed by the local region. The weaving technique forms visible diagonal lines, repeating vertically and horizontally in a distinctive pattern of squares and lines.
In North America, it is known as tartan plaid and worn during the Christmas season.
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Where to Buy Tartan Clothes for Women
Below are my favorite retailers for tartan plaid each and every year:
- Draper James
- J. Crew
- J. Crew Factory (my top pick for tartan)
- Lands’ End
- Old Navy
- Talbots
- Tuckernuck
- Vineyard Vines
Shop Tartan Clothes for Women
Although it was *so* hard to choose favorites, as there are so many gorgeous tartan plaid women’s clothing styles this year, below are some of my favorite tartan dresses, skirts, pants, shirts, blazers, jackets, midi dresses, cocktail dresses, tops, skinny pants, maxi skirts, long sleeve dresses, short sleeve dresses, sweaters, and shoes.
A few highlights:
This year, I already purchased this tartan headband, so I can pair it with ANYTHING.
And I cannot get over these absolutely perfect tartan mittens. I picture them with L.L. Bean boots.
I also love the “New England comfort” this plaid sherpa pullover exudes.
Love the style of the bestselling “Nap Dress”? Try this style.
I have several colorways of this wool skirt, and the tartan is now calling my name. (I size up.)
Each year, I layer with this button-down shirt.
I love the style, price, and unique look of this tartan dress.
I’m always a fan of tartan handbags because I love how they pop over any neutral.
I also wear these tartan pants each year to make a bold, preppy impact. Pair them with a simple cream or black top.
This tartan top has a unique colorway.
I love to pair this ruffle blouse with black velvet leggings or a black skirt.
I’ve had my eye on this very classic and British neutral tartan wrap for years! Maybe this year?
Tartan blazers have always tempted me.
And I think this dress is a real standout for warmer climates, as well as on point with trending silhouettes.
Scroll and click through the images below to shop:
Here’s to a festive holiday season!
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