The subject of flat caps was raised on another threat about saluting of doffing your cap to ladies. Rather than divert that thread I thought I would start another thread.

Firstly there are no rules. Unless you are wearing a uniform you can wear what ever you want.

So to the flat cap: A damn fine piece of head wear (I don't myself care for the modern style with the deep backs that go half way down the back of the head but...) especially if worn with a Barbour and cords such as for going rattin'. But not for wear with a kilt.

Lets explore why: It may partly be a cultural clash thing like wearing leiderhosen and cowboy boots. It may also be aesthetic. Most conventional highland headwear has a tourie on it: the flat cap does not. The same applies to the beret, looks wrong with a kilt.

What of other hats? This just my opinion but I would see nothing wrong a cowboy hat, smokey bear, slouch hat (especially for Oz and NZ types although this is originally a British hat) I wear one of these when it necessary to keep the sun of my ears or the rain out of my eyes.

There was an anti Baseball cap rant on the other thread - whilst I agree they are probably best not worn with a kilt I see nothing wrong with then as casual wear - I'm especially keen on the one I got from the SD Army National Guard and a rather dashing 'ARMY' one with and eagle on the peak.

Anyway that's my tuppence worth: discuss...