Headgear at a formal event

[thescot]

If the weather is cool, an umbrella will not keep your head warm. I would wear a balmoral and remove it upon entering the church or any other building. (Seeing men sitting at a table eating with their ball caps on riles me no end. Speaks of poor upbringing, bad manners, ignorance, or some combination of the three. But then I am an old curmudgeon. \) I have found that if my head is warm, the rest of me is, too. And vice versa.

Also, you can purchase very good umbrellas now that have the top open and covered with another smaller umbrella to allow the wind to get out without turning the beast inside out. I have a couple that have worked well so far. Find one where they sell good quality umbrellas or at the local golf shop.

Finally, there is the matter of what to do with either--bonnet or umbrella--once you're there. That may or may not present a problem, but it is something to consider. You can stuff a balmoral under your sporran strap, but an umbrella . . . well, best to have one you can roll up and use as a walking stick.