Is a Bowler acceptable

[macwilkin]

To go with JJM's concept on mixing headgear, there was a character in the movie "Quigley Down Under" who wore a balmoral instead of the expected cowboy hat. It worked for the character.

You see a similar combination with the numerous Scottish fur trappers and traders in the early 19th century that worked for the HBC, the Northwest Company, etc.

I wear my bonnet with my "mufti" (no kilt) during the winter for the very practical reason that the bonnet is a warm piece of headgear.

T.

[cavscout]

I believe also the character Alexander McKeag in Centennial wore a balmoral as a fur trapper with Pasquinel who wore a french style hat with his.

Lot of examples of mixing, but you must also consider the social environment Mountain men are not always the best judge of fashion sense

[macwilkin]

I believe also the character Alexander McKeag in Centennial wore a balmoral as a fur trapper with Pasquinel who wore a french style hat with his.

Lot of examples of mixing, but you must also consider the social environment Mountain men are not always the best judge of fashion sense

True, but I wouldn't say that to their faces! :mrgreen:

T.

[Erisianmonkey]

I believe also the character Alexander McKeag in Centennial wore a balmoral as a fur trapper with Pasquinel who wore a french style hat with his.

Lot of examples of mixing, but you must also consider the social environment Mountain men are not always the best judge of fashion sense

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Centennial...wow. I haven't thought about Centennial in years! I loved it.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread as Erisianmonkey's flashback fades.

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[Archangel]

As I move up the evolutionary scale, less hair, I need more protection. In summer I wear the Australian Outback Hemp Safari hat. Seems to work well with the kilt in most occasions. It seems to get compliments, usually some Sean Connery comment, which is okay by me. Online price is higher than some outlets.



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[cloves]

Panache...say what you want about that western styled shirt, I think in some cases it actually CAN work with a kilt.
Have you ever seen this picture before??

It comes from the alexismalcom website, it's to promote the confederate tartan. I think the outfit actually works in this instance.
What say you lot?

[Nick]

Except for the mocs, looks good. I thought the western shirt looked good in Panache's photo, too.

[cloves]

yeah I'm not sure on the mocs either...but you'd have to go for something kinda rustic. Maybe those handmade shoes that Graham has...but in black.
What did confederate soldiers wear on their feet anyway?

[auld argonian]

Hey... abowler always worked for Popeye's buddy Wimpy!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Popeye_wimp.gif

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AA

[Erisianmonkey]

I love the mocs. I'm actually trying to build a pair for myself. I think they look good. (Then again, we all know what an odd one I am...)