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20th March 16, 04:41 AM
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Stetson with kilt
I've seen several posts on Militaria and kilt wearing, but I have a question about wearing the Stetson with the kilt. We have our annual Brotherhood of Tankers reunion at Ft. Hood this summer and I was thinking of maybe wearing an Army tartan kilt along with my Stetson and vest. I'm thinking it may look pretty sharp. Maybe some Cav or Armor troops could advise.
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20th March 16, 04:51 AM
#2
You could probably do it in the US. In Canada, nobody would likely say anything but they'd all walk away shaking their heads and rolling their eyes a bit.
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20th March 16, 05:20 AM
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As both someone with Scottish heritage and a Texan, I have to vote that combo down.
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20th March 16, 06:00 AM
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Well met James. Be prepared to explain; 1) comfort of wearing a kilt, 2) US Army tartan, 3) hat provides shade, 4) CAV appropriate Stetson, 5) combination of kilt, Stetson and vest is personal choice, 6) setting of event and why you are there in the first place.
Some folks will scoff, others will engage (for and against), most will notice and refrain from comments. Here I am at last year's Nam Vets M/C rally. Left my Stetson at home but had a great weekend with fellow vets.
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20th March 16, 06:49 AM
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I remember an older thread with similar subject. It even had a pic or two. Scroll through this thread.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...eritage-84592/
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20th March 16, 07:44 AM
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20th March 16, 11:37 AM
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 A hat is a hat
As someone who has served in both the British Army and the US Army (Cav Scout & Armr Cav), I don't see a problem with wearing your Stetson, providing it is in a non-formal setting. If it was a Regimental/Association dine-in, them absolutely not. Take loads of Pictures, I might see a face or two that I know.
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20th March 16, 12:33 PM
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Put me down for the high altitude sun and heat option.
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20th March 16, 03:06 PM
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 Originally Posted by Tarheel
Well met James. Be prepared to explain; 1) comfort of wearing a kilt, 2) US Army tartan, 3) hat provides shade, 4) CAV appropriate Stetson, 5) combination of kilt, Stetson and vest is personal choice, 6) setting of event and why you are there in the first place.
Some folks will scoff, others will engage (for and against), most will notice and refrain from comments. Here I am at last year's Nam Vets M/C rally. Left my Stetson at home but had a great weekend with fellow vets.
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20th March 16, 03:41 PM
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GREAT pics of tartan and plain kilts w/ & w/o "serious" hat.
Agreement with sentiments; one's ensemble should be for comfort, practicality, utility, appropriateness...and freedom.
Treating the kilt as trousers is personal preference; other parts of kit are usually "in harmony," though not always perfect unity.
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