The fashion world has been having a love affair with the tartan print for a long time…

Topshop coat, Zara jumper.
By Victoria Adamson.

Topshop coat, Zara skirt and boots.
By Victoria Adamson.

The plaid dates back hundred of years but every season there are new styles, cuts and interpretations, which make’s this print continuously desirable and stylish.

For me, this print works perfectly in coat form. Whether it’s a mannish boxy plaid jacket, a fitted long number, or mix with another print (leopard print is my fave combination) there’s always a new and a bold way of making your outfit stand out.

I think its important to keep everything else simple and let the coat be the center of attention. I opted for a soft grey tailored skirt and matching ankle boots and added a white wooly jumper with a pastel pink Prada bag.