In winter, it was common for the men to wear trousers and plaids simultaneously.
Twelve maidens lost their plaids to the younger brother, but could not get the answer.
By the late 16th century there are numerous references to striped or checkered plaids.
They set aside their plaids and other encumbrances before the battle, and dropped to the ground to avoid enemy volleys.
The men were issued plaids or kilts of government sett.
Tartan plaids were fashionable in the early 1950s, and later plaids and checks of all types were worn, as were corduroy jackets with leather buttons.
Officers wore plaids of the same tartan, while in drill order all ranks wore white shell jackets with trews and green glengarry caps.
Seersuckers are made in plain colors, stripes, plaids, checks (also known as gingham) and prints.
