Just a thought regarding headwear

[Aussie_Don]

I've been reading the "food for Thought" threads and they did
make me think -- so they worked.

One point about headgear that is in some ways a problem is
that, based on impressions only, (which may well be wrong --
no umbrage need be taken... ) Scotland's weather seems
to run to cloudy, misty, anything but blazingly hot and sunny.
Living here in Australia, our Summer weather tends to the other
extreme and makes it nearly essential to protect one's head and
face from the rays.

Just what, if any headgear with a brim would be acceptable with
a kilt? It occurred to me that a Texas style hat probably wouldn't
do, not least because this isn't Texas. And I'm not too sure about
an Akubra style or a variation either. Jock, or others, just what
do Scots farmers wear on the days when it's sunny all day and
they're out working in the fields? Or shepherds, for that matter?

Might one of these styles be a reasonable compromise between
frying and offending tradition?

Thanks,

-Don

[Laird_M]

I've seen guys wearing Auzzie pig skin hats with kilts when it's roasting, and have done so myself, and it looks ok, so in a casual setting, I can't see any problem, like wise a felt hat could be worn in more formal setting I would say.

'Tradition' is not a static thing, and new one's are being created every day.
Just my tuppence worth.

[Pleater]

I have worn out an original cream, wide brimmed Tilley hat and also a waxed jacket - both cannot be replaced by identical items as they are no longer made. I worry that people will no longer be able to recognise me, but as both items seem to be ideal for the current climate, an unsinkable sun hat and reproofable rain coat I will be finding something similar to wear out on the heath.

The kilt is clothes, what you wear with it should be what you find best suits you and your lifestyle.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Father Bill]

Hi Anne.

If it's a genuine Tilley, they're guaranteed for life, so whether they're making them or not, they'll provide you with a replacement, presumably the closest available. If you ask them, they'll also return your original as a keepsake!

No THAT's a guarantee!

Bill+

[MacLowlife]

Speaking of headwear, A.D., can you explain about the hats with corks dangling from the brims? Do people actually do this, or is it just something from Monty Python? Is it to keep bugs away from your face? Does it work?

[Tobus]

Tilley hat. Here in Texas, our weather tends to run on the hot-n-sunny side too, and wearing a wool felt hat like a Balmoral (with no brim) is just retarded in the hot months. We've had this discussion many times before, and I'll bet if you use the search feature for words like "Tilley", "fedora", "Panama hat", etc., you'll find loads of discussions and photos of what folks wear in the sun. Some of 'em look quite dashing and stylish with a kilt.

I wouldn't call this dashing at all, but my Tilley is very functional.

[Grizzly]

"just what do Scots farmers wear on the days when it's sunny all day and
they're out working in the fields? Or shepherds, for that matter?"

Well they almost certainly wouldnt be wearing a kilt, so what is on their head would be appropriate for the conditions. Most farmers I know, and I do know a lot of them, would probably be wearing a flat cap. However I do recognise the fact that Australia and certain states of America are excessively hot during the summer season and all year round in some places. I agree with the previous suggestions that a Panama, Tilley, Akubra and their ilk would be sensible headwear choices for warmer climes.

[Liam]

This is the style of hat I wear in the heat.



For comfort, function trumps fashion!

Slainte...Bill

[Liam]

Speaking of headwear, A.D., can you explain about the hats with corks dangling from the brims? Do people actually do this, or is it just something from Monty Python? Is it to keep bugs away from your face? Does it work?

I thought the corks were for your assortment of fishing flies/hooks. Perhaps a fisherman could enlighten us.

[Pleater]

Hi Anne.

If it's a genuine Tilley, they're guaranteed for life, so whether they're making them or not, they'll provide you with a replacement, presumably the closest available. If you ask them, they'll also return your original as a keepsake!

No THAT's a guarantee!

Bill+

Yes - I just need to pack it up, send it off with a fiver and they will send me another of the same design in a khaki colour - it just will not be the same. After so many years - I might be someone else when wearing a different hat....

Anne the Pleater :ootd: