Christmas waistcoat tartan

The Christmas tartan gilet is a sleeveless men's gilet with a red and green check pattern, four gold buttons and a V-neck. Wear it over a black or white shirt and complete the look with a red tie and a Christmas hat. This single garment gives you a festive outfit for a Christmas drink, a family dinner or a themed party.

What the Christmas gilet has to offer

• The Scottish-style check pattern combines red, dark green and fine yellow and blue lines.
• At the front, the gilet fastens with four gold-coloured buttons and has two side pockets with flaps in the same fabric.
• The back and lining are plain black, so the pattern is only visible at the front.
• The gilet is made from 100% polyester.
• Choose from sizes M (48-50), L (52-54) and XL (56-58).
• Washing instructions: hand wash only, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not tumble dry and do not iron.

Tartan as a festive pattern

Tartan is the checked weaving pattern that originated in the Scottish Highlands, where each clan had its own colour combination. The red and green version is widely worn in December because those colours are associated with the festive season, and the same check pattern can be seen in the Victorian clothing style from the stories of Charles Dickens. In those days, a gilet was an essential part of a man's outfit and was always worn over a shirt, never on its own. This makes the style highly versatile: from a Dickens-inspired outfit to a Christmas party or a Scottish-themed party.

What to consider when styling this gilet?

First choose your base layer, as it determines the overall look. A black shirt with a red tie creates a festive contrast with the check pattern, while a white shirt with a bow tie makes the gilet look smarter. Plain black or red trousers work best, as two patterns together can look busy. For a Dickens-inspired look, add a top hat or a scarf, and for a Christmas party, a Christmas hat is all you need.

Order your Christmas tartan gilet in the size that suits your standard clothing size. Order before 11:59 p.m. and your gilet will be delivered tomorrow.