Brimmed hats?

[domnhall.rowlan]

After searching the forums and elswhere on the net, I am admitting temporary defeat in my research.

So I am throwing the question to the rabble.
Is there a wide brimmed hat that would be acceptable to wear while kilted?

After several altercations with skin cancer, I much prefer the protection of fairly wide brimmed hats.

Before I started wearing kilt full time, I always wore a variation of a fedora.
Made sure my ears and face were relatively covered

[Cygnus]

Traditionally, the answer would, generally, be no, brimmed hats aren't typically worn with kilts. This is, no doubt, a result of the somewhat sunshine-deficient nature of the Scottish climate. A number of our more traditional members have advocated the use of the Panama hat as warm-weather headwear when kilted, and I rather like the look. Others that are a bit more historically minded or who like to stand out even more than they would with just the kilt advocate the use of the pith helmet, which was worn by kilted regiments for quite some time.

It is certainly more important to keep the sun off than be traditional, so wear what keeps you safe and healthy!

[Zardoz]

No reason a fedora or panama can't be worn, your comfort and health are more important than the limited "traditional" choices.

Here's one thread where this was dicussed; http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ral-etc-74474/

[Tobus]

I've always admired the way Brooke (MacMillan's son) looks in the brimmed hat he wears. If I were looking to emulate a style for wearing a brimmed hat with the kilt, that would be it.

He's got lots of photos around the forum, but here's one example: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...e-games-74544/

[unixken]

I've seen Austrailian-style Tilley Hats work well in daywear situations. For examples, check out some of these hats...
http://www.tilleyvancouver.com/catalogue/hats/

[tulloch]

I have a couple straw hats that filter the sun, I have a boonie-style in a waxed cotton and I have a slouch hat. All good in appropriate weather.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

Me and my Tilley T3 (worn out and replaced 3 times over the years) visiting in California:

[Downunder Kilt]

My hat for those sunny days in this sunburnt country. It's lightweight and cool and gives 100% protection (Me on the left)

[NorseCelt]

I've heard mention of Deerstalker hats being somewhat traditional. I like my Tilley hat.

[Steve Ashton]

On a chilly, rainy day you will usually see me like this.



And no, I don't own a bullwhip.