Tartan Newsboy Cap

This tartan newsboy cap is really a newsboy-style flat cap: the crown lies low and smooth, and a snap button joins its front edge to the short brim. The pattern is a large tartan-style check over a beige ground, offered in navy, red, brown or light blue, and a black lining finishes the inside.

Wearing a Plaid Newsboy Cap With Plain Tweeds

A check this bold wants calm company. We put the navy or brown plaid with a solid gray or brown jacket, a cream knit and flannel trousers, and keep the tie plain. Red tartan livens up an all-black outfit for a winter party; the light blue version is our choice for spring picnics, croquet afternoons and a Gatsby garden lunch.

Fit and Weight of the Tartan Flat Cap

The band adjusts across 21.7 to 23.2 inches (55-59 cm), and the cap weighs about 2.6 oz (75 g), so it never feels heavy by the end of the day. For a neat line, unsnap the brim, settle the crown, then press the snap closed again. Browse our full range of newsboy caps for eight-panel and solid styles.

Tartan Newsboy Cap FAQ

Is this a clan tartan?

No. It is a tartan-style check chosen for its color and scale, not a registered family pattern.

What is the snap at the front for?

It holds the front of the crown down onto the brim. Undone, the crown sits a little fuller and more relaxed.

Would a woman wear this cap?

Often. The flat shape looks sharp tilted over a bob or with a low ponytail, and the fit adjusts for a smaller head.