Trying something out (headwear)

[linedrive]

So, before I drop a significant amount of coin on a caubeen, tam or balmoral, I stopped by a local army/navy store and purchased a beret. It was pretty close to the color of my tartan, so I thought it looked ok. I do like to wear hats (in general), but haven't really worn them with the kilt. I don't know that I'd wear it that often (so the current $14.00 price tag is quite pleasant).

Thoughts from the rabble.

P.S. The jacket is the third that I've had converted. I'll talk about it in another post.
... Line

[Chas]

Once it has gone through the shaping process, it should be fine. I like it.

Regards

Chas

[Spartan Tartan]

I think it looks fine. I really like that jacket conversion!

But the beret looks good and goes well with the outfit. Although, I am sure someone will chime in to discuss the significance of color and "entitlement". I hope I am wrong about that. To be honest, I don't wear hats with my kilt much because I don't care for the traditional headwear. I like this because it is similar and I might give this a shot--probably I'd go a bit more casual with it (just for me).

[Dale Seago]

Although, I am sure someone will chime in to discuss the significance of color and "entitlement".

AirBORNE!!


Seriously, I think it looks great. Super conversion job too!!

[Spartan Tartan]

AirBORNE!!

ALL THE WAY!!!

I do like the look. I agree that when it gets broken in some, it will be even better looking. Again, well done.

[bodhran4me]

AirBORNE!!

If the kilt was part of the Airborne outfit at least they wouldn't have to worry about forgetting their parachutes, though landing in trees would be problematic !

[Mickey]

AirBORNE!!
Seriously, I think it looks great. Super conversion job too!!

I like the look. I also have a maroon balmoral because that's what my wife picked out for me. During our recent Irish Festival, some yakov smirnov started in on me about Airborne, clearly not recognizing my EGA badge on it. I think I need to pick a fawn or pony up for one or Ryan's bonnets in silver. I look great in the maroon, but I didn't think of the implications.

[Arnot]

I like the look. I also have a maroon balmoral because that's what my wife picked out for me. During our recent Irish Festival, some yakov smirnov started in on me about Airborne, clearly not recognizing my EGA badge on it. I think I need to pick a fawn or pony up for one or Ryan's bonnets in silver. I look great in the maroon, but I didn't think of the implications.

I am a retired paratrooper and there are no implications. Your Balmoral is just that. It's not a beret with flash and crest. You have simply chosen a bonnet in a color you/your wife like.

[Geoff Withnell]

I wear a maroon beret with an EGA on it when the mood strikes me. I have worn it on Fort Meade, where I work, and gotten nothing but compliments from the many Airborne types running around loose there. As someone has said, it's just a hat. Now wearing the flash/crest, (or for that matter an EGA) without earning it? That would be another issue.

I like the look. I also have a maroon balmoral because that's what my wife picked out for me. During our recent Irish Festival, some yakov smirnov started in on me about Airborne, clearly not recognizing my EGA badge on it. I think I need to pick a fawn or pony up for one or Ryan's bonnets in silver. I look great in the maroon, but I didn't think of the implications.

[davidlpope]

Despite the similarities between a balmoral and a beret, the two are not the same. If you like wearing a maroon beret with your kilt, that's fine, but if you want a balmoral bonnet I encourage you to get a balmoral bonnet.

If you do like wearing the beret and stick with that, be prepared to have people ask if you used to jump out of planes...