Tartan yourself up

Don't get your sartorial advice from the 1950s. The original picture caption says: 'A vivacious woman models a tasteful tartan waistcoat with matching beret, gloves and an umbrella.' We say: 'Tartan overkill' Photograph: Chaloner Woods/Getty

Do mix and match. This animal-print/tartan combination from Just Cavalli works well Photograph: Kalr Prouse/Getty

Don't forget your shirt. This Scottish football supporter shows how to do it the Braveheart way Photograph: Rex Features

Do wear your tartan shirt well-fitted, like this skinny cowboy version from D&G Photograph: Chris Moore/Getty

Do use tartan accessories. As Agyness Deyn illustrates, a little can go a long way Photograph: Eammon and James Clarke/Press Association

Don't think that tartan accessories include shopping trollies Photograph: Martin Godwin/Martin Godwin

Don't, even if you're a supermodel, wear tartan antlers Photograph: Nathalie Lagneau/Getty

Don't be afraid to go a little over the top. Apart from the eye-patch, Agy is rocking the OTT tartan look in this jacket and mini-kilt from House of Holland Photograph: Nathalie Lagneau/Getty

Do wear tartan in layers Photograph: Chris Moore/Getty

Don't wear with mutton-chop facial hair Photograph: Andre Csillag/Rex Features

Do remember that tartan is a fabric for all occasions. It can be dressed up with black accessories, like this evening dress from Ralph Lauren Photograph: Biason studio/Getty

Don't wear tartan when riding a horse. Rod Stewart shows how not to do it - the matching scarf and belt teamed with a frilly shirt spell fashion calamity Photograph: Evening Standard/Getty