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Tam O'Shanter
Is there a proper way to wear the Tam O'Shanter?
Tam O'Shanter.jpg
C.P.Rogerson
Kwajalein Atoll, Republic Marshall Islands
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Actually I would call the bonnet that you are wearing a balmoral.
The short answer is, No. Although, I personally think as we are talking civilian attire then the shrunken, shaved and heavily shaped military look is best avoided. Likewise the historical flat "helipad" look is not terribly flattering either.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 5th May 17 at 12:17 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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You're in the Marshall Islands, so relax a bit and don't stress over the small stuff. The bonnet (Balmoral by Jock's reckoning) should float above your right ear more and less than the military crease of "parade dress and review".
My experience has been that caps will find there own shape (due to weather conditions and wearing habits) than a properly shaped and formed hat. Here is a photo of O.C. Richard with a well "jocked" balmoral.
Last edited by Tarheel; 5th May 17 at 03:13 PM.
Reason: Found the photo I was looking for.
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Glengarry
I decided to go with this and a much lighter weight Sports Kilt due to the heat.
The glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left side, and with ribbons hanging down behind. It is normally worn as part of Scottish military or civilian Highland dress, either formal or informal, as an alternative to the Balmoral bonnet or tam o' shanter. The Royal Regiment of Scotland wears the glengarry with diced band and black cock feathers as its ceremonial headdress.Highland Dress.jpg
C.P.Rogerson
Kwajalein Atoll, Republic Marshall Islands
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Oh dear. Of course you will wear what you wish, but just so you know, apart from the military, pipe bands and the Tartan Army the glengarry is almost never worn with the kilt these days in Scotland by civilians------the balmoral is almost as rare---- and this state of affairs has been ongoing for most of my lifetime. Bare headed is the usual choice for the kilted gentleman in Scotland, unless one needs protection from severe weather or one needs to wear an eagle feather(s) or perhaps a dandelion for identification.
Just saying. 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 6th May 17 at 01:39 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
... Bare headed is the usual choice for the kilted gentleman in Scotland...
HORRORS!!!!!!!!!!!!
(says the man who owns 60+ hats and wears one virtually everyday of his adult life)
Cheers
Jamie
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Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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If I remember correctly,the graduating seniors on your island, do so barefooted? But if you can find an air conditioned space, you tam looks pretty good to me. I wear mine drapt to the left.
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Bare headed is the usual choice for the kilted gentleman in Scotland,
The only way to be!
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