FIVE WAYS TO WEAR: CHECK SHIRTS

Plaid (or check) is the generic term given to fabrics which resemble traditional Scottish tartans, but are not necessarily associated with a Highland clan. The origins of tartan lie in 16th-century Scotland, while plaid has more recently become emblematic of American workwear. Madras, another form, is a bright plaid with a large-scale pattern

PA two-tone pattern featuring jagged edges, houndstooth (a.k.a. dogstooth) was developed in the Scottish Lowlands, and is usually found on outerwear. A finer version of the pattern, with smaller checks, is known as puppytooth

PA two-tone pattern featuring jagged edges, houndstooth (a.k.a. dogstooth) was developed in the Scottish Lowlands, and is usually found on outerwear. A finer version of the pattern, with smaller checks, is known as puppytooth

Sometimes called Prince of Wales check, glen plaid (or Glenurquhart in full) is a pattern composed of small checks overlaid with larger checks. The name comes from Glenurquhart valley in Scotland, where the fabric first appeared in the 19th century