For cloudy weather I have berets/balmorals, for windy weather, an Australian leather hat, for wet and windy weather an American leather hat - could be a Stetson, and for sunny days a wide brimmed Tilley - Canadian, I think. When the wind is from the South and brings dust all the way from the Sahara, I use a shamargh - however it is spelt, a headcloth worn in the traditional manner, so I can breathe - I have a military one in khakhi and black and one in crimson silk.

This year we had a hot dry Summer in Spring and then record breaking rainfall from Easter to New Year.

There is no sense in being uncomfortable, and sunburn is painful, eyes full of dust very unpleasant, but a traditional cap is fine in traditional weather, whenever we get any.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: