It's OK to replace the toorie with a black one if you like--I like it personally, but I have two balmorals, one with red and one with black.

Also, take the bonnet, get it really good and wet in the sink, squeeze (don't wring it) the water out as well as you can, then put it on and shape it soemwhat. Remove it from your head, and then let it air dry.

You'll like the looks of a well-worn bonnet, and over the years it will take on more and better character. A bonnet should be kind of loose and floppy.