Personal Preference with Bonnets

[tripleblessed]

@Good Egg, the brim down in the front and back is often called " Bulldog". This is how my 40 year old straw Stetson has always been worn,
which is rarely.

The thread Shaun references (and others) have engendered some strong statements on the subject. For myself, and in my own eye alone,
I see no huge issue. If you look at Steve's photo with the fedora, he looks great. Add an inch (or even two) to it, and the silhouette is
that of a Stetson. Many here have no problem with a fedora. As I mentioned above, I have rarely worn headgear of any type, but at 71
I have to agree that while I still wear my hair long, it is nowhere near as solid a sun cover as it once was. In the temperatures I do don headgear, i.e., above 95F/35C (then almost exclusively when working outdoors for extended periods), I wear a wide-brimmed hat. As I have
said about this, from where I stand, skin cancer trumps fashion considerations of any type. I have no issue with other opinions for other people.

[Tobus]

The thread Shaun references (and others) have engendered some strong statements on the subject. For myself, and in my own eye alone,
I see no huge issue. If you look at Steve's photo with the fedora, he looks great. Add an inch (or even two) to it, and the silhouette is
that of a Stetson. Many here have no problem with a fedora.

There's more to it than the size of the brim. A cowboy hat has a distinctive shape and style, and the cultural association is far different than a fedora or other styles. That's why many people (myself included) don't think a cowboy hat works at all with a kilt. It's the mixing of completely different cultural icons.

I do agree with you that practicality and protection against skin cancer should trump any fashion concerns. This is why I choose a Tilley hat for many occasions, as it provides the same protection as any cowboy hat (and is more intelligently designed, in my opinion). Many brim widths are available in the Tilley line. But it doesn't come across the same to the casual observer as a cowboy hat.

As a Texan who owns horses and a cowboy hat, I just can't cotton to the idea of mixing these with Highland dress. Each to his own, of course.

[Father Bill]

If its sunny and I nned protection then I'll wear a Tilly and if its raining a leather hat. I was given a kangaroo leather one years ago and its still going strong.

The Tilley also works great in the rain if it's had a thorough application of Scotchgard. (Ironic name in this context.) It's my go-to option.

[Good Egg]

Interesting thread on mixing western wear and kilts. I think the point was well made that there's no harm in mixing elements of your heritage or but they need an element of compatibility or there is a danger of it becoming cosplay. Not that there's anything wrong with that in its place.

There is a military precedent to wearing slouch hats atop kilted soldiers and I'd extend it to cowboy hats (bulldog style).

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[Tobus]

There is a military precedent to wearing slouch hats atop kilted soldiers and I'd extend it to cowboy hats (bulldog style).

Not to belabor the point, but cultural context is very important. An Aussie hat comes off much different than a 'bulldog style' cowboy hat. This is what people think of when it's done with a cowboy hat: the dreaded pop-country music singer look.

[PatrickHughes123]

There's more to it than the size of the brim. A cowboy hat has a distinctive shape and style, and the cultural association is far different than a fedora or other styles. That's why many people (myself included) don't think a cowboy hat works at all with a kilt. It's the mixing of completely different cultural icons.

I have the view that anything that isn't a Glengarry or Balmoral is not suitable with a kilt, and it looks lazy and sloppy. It also doesn't look right in my eyes.

[Father Bill]

I have the view that anything that isn't a Glengarry or Balmoral is not suitable with a kilt, and it looks lazy and sloppy. It also doesn't look right in my eyes.

Enjoy your sunburned neck and ear tips then!

[Steve Ashton]

OK, a gentle shot across the bow of this thread.

Posts of this sort - "I have the view that anything that isn't a Glengarry or Balmoral is not suitable with a kilt, and it looks lazy and sloppy. It also doesn't look right in my eyes".

Are skirting really close to Rule #2 which states - "We believe in fostering polite discussion. Posts which provoke quarrels, escalate contention, or are hostile or insulting, are subject to removal.

Any member here many have their personal way of wearing their kilt and their accessories. But what you cannot do is tell another member that the way they wear their kilt is wrong or "is lazy and sloppy".

In cases where someone sees something that they personally do not like, it is often best to keep any derogatory or insulting comments to yourself.

[Steve Ashton]

Would you honestly say the same thing to these guys -



or this guy -



To their face????

[PatrickHughes123]

OK, a gentle shot across the bow of this thread.

Posts of this sort - "I have the view that anything that isn't a Glengarry or Balmoral is not suitable with a kilt, and it looks lazy and sloppy. It also doesn't look right in my eyes".

Are skirting really close to Rule #2 which states - "We believe in fostering polite discussion. Posts which provoke quarrels, escalate contention, or are hostile or insulting, are subject to removal.

Any member here many have their personal way of wearing their kilt and their accessories. But what you cannot do is tell another member that the way they wear their kilt is wrong or "is lazy and sloppy".

In cases where someone sees something that they personally do not like, it is often best to keep any derogatory or insulting comments to yourself.

Steve,

I am not trying to tell people how to wear their kilt. They can do it however they want to. I'm simply stating how I honestly feel. I did not use any swear words or unacceptable language, I stated it calmly and in a civil manner.