Buy a balmoral?

[StevieR]

I've been on the fence about getting a Balmoral.

I typically do not buy clothes (hats included) that cannnot also be worn trousered (as I do not wear the kilt everyay). My fore-and-aft hat being an example.

Here are my concerns:

Living in Southern California kilts and Highland wear of any sort are rarely seen. I wouldn't want to risk looking like I was "dressed up" like a Scotsman in a costume (perhaps my age is showing?). While I really like the look of the Balmoral can it appropriately be worn when not kilted or is that just goofy?

Secondly, are they warm hats? My tweed flatcap and f&a hat get worn from Autumn through late Spring. Not at all during the Summer months (it gets over 100*F here during the Summer).

Lastly, am I over-thinking it?

Many thanks.

Mate, what about a hand knitted bonnet, such as the ones advertised on the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop? In my opinion, more informal than a Balmoral and also something you could easily wear when not kilted. This is something I will be investing in this autumn that should see a fair bit of wear out and about without a kilt, in place of my usual wooly beanie.