Tweed caps/hats with a kilt

[TheOfficialBren]

I wqs thinking that, too, BrewerPaul. Your tweed bonnet looks good on you.

[GrainReaper]

I have both, Tweed flat cap in a houndstooth and a tweed bonnet I made. I like wearing either, especially in winter as the hair is kept cut close. Ill get some photos of the fore and aft houndstooth hat I made this weekend, its pretty darn comfortable and smart looking.

Easy to make tweed bonnet from circa 1956 tweed fabric



Not the best photo, but the Houndstooth Tweed flat cap I bought in Scotland.




So wear what you like. In the very cold weather Ive even got a Russian fur hat, a Mad Bomber fur lined bomber hat and various wool pullover hats but I prefer the bonnet or flat cap. Of course they come off when I enter the pub or other buildings.

Would you care to share the pattern or the source for the bonnet? That looks pretty sharp!!!

And I have an old jacket that is too large that can be repurposed nicely.

[brewerpaul]

brewerpaul, that tweed bonnet looks fantastic on you. Nice job.
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I wqs thinking that, too, BrewerPaul. Your tweed bonnet looks good on you.

Many Thanks, you are too kind to this crusty old guy.

[brewerpaul]

Would you care to share the pattern or the source for the bonnet? That looks pretty sharp!!!

And I have an old jacket that is too large that can be repurposed nicely.

I was referred to this pdf file by a gentleman on XMarks so I will pass it on. Fairly easy to make so hope you enjoy.

http://members.socket.net/~trailrun/...0construct.pdf

[GrainReaper]

Looks a lot easier than the balmoral pattern I was looking into!

http://webpages.charter.net/tbradsha...l/!BAL3-LA.PDF

[brewerpaul]

Looks a lot easier than the balmoral pattern I was looking into!

http://webpages.charter.net/tbradsha...l/!BAL3-LA.PDF

Ive seen this pattern and yes it does see a bit of work, though Im sure you end up with a nice Balmoral. Ive experimented with the diameter of the two round pieces in order to not get too wide of a hat. It all depends on the look you want so you can experiment too. Mine is just 2 inches wider than the head diameter and seems to fit quite well. I only used 1/2 inch seam allowance and once I turned everything right side out I pressed the seams. Seems to hold shape better after doing this. Enjoy and have fun.

[Lockwood]

Having served 9 years in the USArmy, I tend to find myself looking for some sort of regulation or governing body to help me stay within the appropriate boundaries when the Wear and Appearance of a special outfit or garment are concerned. At the same time, the wearing of a kilt when not at a Scottish event should be open to personal expression. I think the two men pictured in the original post look very smart and handsome in their choice of headgear, traditional or not.

What I see here on XMTS is a group of gentlemen who don't just wear a kilt without consideration for the overall appearance and image they project. I see gentlemen who give consideration to how the kilt is worn and what is worn with it, a sense of honor and integrity if you will, in how they look. I see polished shoes, clean hose or socks, shirts tucked in, belts worn, faces shaved or beards trimmed; Gentlemen who take pride in their appearance. It's one of the things that convinced me to join XMTS.

I say wear what you like and what you think looks best knowing that the world is watching us. Too much for a Newbie?

[scotswelshrunner]

I just shot a few pics with and w/o a cap. My close friends here love the cap!!

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[ClaNZman]

I think a "El Bandito" sombrero or a ten galllon cowboy hat would probably look out of place, (really??) but I think a military beret would look pretty good with a clan badge. But then I'm a heathen from t'other side ae the worrrld. (Even if my name is McGregor)

[CMcG]

As far as traditional Highland civilian dress (THCD) goes, skip the tweed flat cap and get a Balmoral. If you aren't trying to be traditional, then go for it.