Gateway to the Highlands, home of the river Ness, and — for our Curves Around the World series — a masterclass in texture. Inverness style is what happens when heritage fabrics meet real weather: tartan, wool, and waxed cotton, worn like they were always meant to be worn. Here’s the plus size take on Highland-inspired fashion.
Tartan, the Modern Way
Tartan on curves works brilliantly when it’s given structure or scale. A pleated tartan midi skirt with a plain fitted knit is the definitive look — the pleats add movement while the solid top keeps the outfit grounded. Oversized tartan scarves worn as shawls bring the pattern in without committing a whole garment to it. And mixing scales (a large-check coat over a fine-check scarf) reads fashion-forward rather than costume — the trick is keeping both in the same color family.
Dressed for the Highlands
Inverness outfits assume walking: riverside paths, castle hills, the occasional optimistic loch visit. That means boots with cushioning and grip, midi lengths that clear puddles, and layers that vent — wool over cotton beats one heavy synthetic every time. A belted wool coat is the investment piece of this whole aesthetic: warmth, shape, and drama in one garment, and few things photograph better against Highland scenery.
Highland style has always been practical romance — and curves wear romance well.
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