Tartan Tights for Women: 18 Plaid, Checked & Thermal Styles
Chloe ZTartan tights are one of the easiest ways to add colour, texture and personality to an outfit. Whether you call them tartan tights, plaid tights or checked tights, they bring a classic pattern with Scottish and British heritage to modern wardrobes, from cosy weekend looks to smart office outfits and Christmas parties.
This guide compares 18 tartan and plaid tights from Grainvity, from red tartan and pink plaid to purple, colourful and warm wool-blend thermal tartan tights, plus how to style them and whether to choose tartan tights or tartan leggings. Prices run from £25 to £35.
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Quick answer: the best tartan tights for you
| If you want… | Choose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Classic red tartan | Red Checked Women's Tights | £25 (£22.50 with 10% off) |
| Pink plaid tights | Pink Plaid Heart Tights | £25 (£22.50 with 10% off) |
| Purple plaid tights | Gradient Purple Plaid Tights | £25 (£22.50 with 10% off) |
| A colourful, modern plaid | Colorful Tartan Tights | £25 (£22.50 with 10% off) |
| Warm tartan tights for winter | Women's Tartan Thermal Tights | £35 (£31.50 with 10% off) |
| Plaid tights for work | Wool Plaid Thermal Tights | £35 (£31.50 with 10% off) |
Tartan, plaid or checked tights: what's the difference?
In everyday fashion the three terms are often used interchangeably. Tartan usually means a crisscross pattern of bands in several colours, plaid is the common name for similar patterns (especially in the US), and checked tights usually have a simpler, even grid. Whatever the name, the styling rule is the same: let the pattern be the star and keep the rest of the outfit simple.
Red tartan tights
1. Red Checked Women's Tights: bold and timeless
A classic red check, bold and timeless, and a natural choice for autumn, Christmas and Hogmanay. Style them with: a black dress or skirt, a cream knit and ankle boots.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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Pink plaid tights
2. Pink Plaid Heart Tights: sweet and soft
Soft pink plaid with little heart accents. Easy to pair with neutral tones. Style them with: a pastel skirt, a pinafore or a cream knit.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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3. Pink & Blue Plaid Heart Tights: pastel argyle
A criss-cross lattice in soft pastel pink and sky blue, with a tiny heart inside each check, on high-stretch opaque fabric. Style them with: Sweet Lolita, Fairy Kei or a white pleated skirt.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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Purple plaid tights
4. Gradient Purple Plaid Tights: ombre plaid
A refined plaid pattern with a smooth purple gradient, for subtle colour that lifts a plain outfit. Style them with: black, grey or lilac.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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5. Cartoon Plaid Cat Tights: blue or purple
A classic plaid grid with cartoon cats, in a blue or purple colourway, on stretchy, opaque 80 denier. Style them with: a pinafore or a plain jumper dress.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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Colourful and modern plaid tights
6. Colorful Tartan Tights: asymmetric plaid
Each leg shows a different plaid colourway, so the design feels traditional and fresh at the same time. Style them with: a black mini skirt or a simple dress.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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7. Gradient Plaid Women's Tights: classic with a modern edge
A sleek gradient runs across a chic plaid design. Style them with: a skirt, dress or oversized sweater.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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8. Coloured Geometric Checked Tights: vivid and graphic
Vivid colour and precise geometric lines on stretchy, opaque 80 denier. Style them with: a monochrome outfit so the pattern leads.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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9. Color Pop Checked Tights: colour-block check
A bold, colour-blocked take on the classic check, in opaque 80 denier. Style them with: a black skirt or a denim dress.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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10. Pop Wave Plaid Print Tights: retro graphic
Wave lines ripple across a plaid grid for a structured yet playful retro print, in opaque 80 denier. Style them with: a black mini dress or a plain knit.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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Cute and heritage print plaid tights
11. Kitty Tartan Women's Tights: preppy with a cute twist
Timeless tartan with little kitty details. Style them with: a pinafore, a plaid skirt or a cosy knit.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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12. Vintage Plaid Cartoon Women's Tights: retro street style
A timeless plaid with playful cartoon details. Style them with: an oversized sweater or a denim jacket and chunky boots.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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13. British Plaid Flower Bird Tights: heritage florals
Classic tartan meets delicate floral and bird motifs. Style them with: a tweed skirt, a cardigan and brogues.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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14. Checkered Floral Pantyhose: check with a floral twist
A classic checkered pattern with delicate floral accents. Style them with: a JK-style pleated skirt or a Lolita dress.
Price: £25 (£22.50 with 10% off)
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Thermal tartan tights for cold weather
For real winter warmth, choose a knitted thermal pair. These are thicker than printed tights, with the check knitted in rather than printed on.
15. Women's Tartan Thermal Tights: warm wool-blend tartan
A heritage tartan knitted into thick thermal tights in a cotton blend with 17% wool. One size fits UK 6–12. Choose pink, grey or brown. Style them with: a corduroy skirt, a chunky jumper and ankle boots.
Price: £35 (£31.50 with 10% off)
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16. Wool Plaid Thermal Tights: heritage check for work
A smart heritage plaid in a warm thermal knit, in army green, black, navy, cream or brown. Navy and black are subtle enough for the office. Style them with: a tweed mini skirt and loafers.
Price: £35 (£31.50 with 10% off)
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17. Checked Wool-Blend Thermal Tights: 7 colours
A neat check knitted into warm thermal tights with 17% wool, in seven colours from lavender to camel. One size fits UK 6–12. Style them with: a pleated mini skirt and loafers.
Price: £35 (£31.50 with 10% off)
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18. Women's 3D Plaid Tights: raised texture
A raised 3D plaid adds touchable texture and depth, in grey, white, purple or black. Style them with: a corduroy pinafore and loafers.
Price: £35 (£31.50 with 10% off)
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Tartan tights or tartan leggings?
Tartan leggings are footless and thicker, and are usually worn as trousers with a long jumper or tunic. Tartan tights cover the foot and are worn under a skirt or dress. If you want the warmth of leggings with the look of a skirt outfit, choose thermal tartan tights: they are thick enough for cold days and still slip into ankle boots and loafers. We don't currently sell tartan leggings, so our thermal tartan tights above are the closest alternative.
How to style tartan tights
| Occasion | Outfit idea | Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend | Oversized sweater and a plain skirt or dress | Ankle boots |
| Office | Solid skirt and a blazer, with navy or black plaid tights | Loafers or low heels |
| Night out | Little black dress, with the tights as the playful twist | Boots or block heels |
| Preppy / dark academia | Pleated skirt, knit vest and shirt | Loafers or brogues |
| Festive | Red tartan tights with a black or cream dress | Ankle boots |
- Keep one piece plain. If the tights carry the pattern, choose solid colours for the dress or skirt.
- Echo a colour. Pick one shade from the tights and repeat it in a scarf, bag or jumper.
- Mix patterns carefully. If you combine prints, change the scale.
Complete the tartan look
Match your tights with tartan ankle socks (£6) or plaid crew socks (£9) for lighter days, a wool plaid scarf (£26) or reversible plaid scarf (£25), and tartan earmuffs (£15) for winter walks.
The heritage of tartan
Tartan is closely associated with Scotland, where distinctive patterns, known as setts, have long been linked to clans, families and regions. After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Dress Act restricted Highland dress until it was repealed in 1782. In the Victorian era, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's love of Balmoral helped make tartan fashionable across Britain, and in the 1970s British punk gave it an irreverent new edge. Official clan and district tartans are recorded in the Scottish Register of Tartans; our tights are tartan-inspired fashion designs rather than official clan tartans.
Tartan tights are an easy nod to Scottish tradition on St Andrew's Day (30 November), Hogmanay and Burns Night (25 January): pair red or grey plaid with a solid pleated skirt and a chunky knit.
Frequently asked questions
Are tartan tights Scottish?
Tartan is closely tied to Scotland, but tartan-style tights are a modern fashion piece worn across the UK and beyond. Ours are tartan-inspired designs rather than official clan tartans.
What do you wear with tartan tights?
Solid-colour dresses and skirts, oversized knits and blazers work best, with boots, loafers or Mary Janes.
What colours go with red tartan tights?
Black, cream, navy and grey are the easiest choices, and they also look good with deep green.
Can you wear plaid tights to work?
Yes. Choose a subtle colourway, such as navy or black plaid, and pair it with a plain skirt and blazer.
Are there warm tartan tights for winter?
Yes. Our thermal tartan and checked tights are knitted in a cotton blend with 17% wool, which makes them much warmer than printed tights.
What is the difference between tartan tights and tartan leggings?
Tights cover the foot and are worn under skirts and dresses; leggings are footless and worn as trousers. Thermal tartan tights give leggings-level warmth with a skirt outfit.
Is there a discount on Grainvity tights?
Yes. 10% off is applied automatically at checkout on every order, with no code needed, so a £25 pair costs £22.50.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Yes. We ship from the UK to the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa and the Gulf states.
Product details and prices checked October 2026.