Acceptable attire?

[Standard]

I agree, the guy who made the comment to you has absolutely no idea what he is talking about. You look good.

As a hat wearer, I almost never leave that house without a hat of some sort on my head (and yes I have a very full head of hair thank you). I find hat wearing (read nice hat, not ball cap) to be the exception rather than the rule. Of course here in the midwestern US the baseball cap (with farm logo) rules the day. I do occationally see other gentlemen with headgear, and they always look sharp to me. I've been meaning to get a balmoral, but have not done so yet, perhapse that will be my next pruchase, can't have too many caps. Anyhoo, just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

[sirdaniel1975]

I agree that the Kilt Cop (he he) was probably referring to the double clan badge scenario.

If I go out in my kilt during the day, I usually don't wear my bonnet. If I go to the Highland games, I'll wear my bonnet because I might march with my clan society or something.

I have one of those Jacobite shirts from several years ago, I don't wear mine anymore, and haven't for a long time. I prefer a polo shirt or a short sleeved button up shirt. I'll wear a t-shirt on really hot days. That's my personal taste. If you like the Jacobite shirt... wear it. Remember, enjoy wearing your kilt!

[mbhandy]

Ian,
I find nothing wrong with your attire and your choice of headgear. You might find wearing the chain with your sporran will wear on your kilt? I really like the Buckle and have been looking at one like that but right now I am saving for another Kilt.

MrBill

[Hamish]

Of course the comment that was passed was quite ridiculous, but I have to side with Daz and Arlen (in particular). Although I wear a Balmoral in my avatar, I am most definitely NOT a 'hat person' and will wear it only when I want to present a certain image on a special occasion. Actually, I loathe hats and consider Glengarries and Balmorals to be rather too costumey or uniformy in this day and age. Generally, as Daz and Arlen have indicated, Glengarries tend to be worn here in the UK (which includes Scotland!!!) almost exclusively by members of pipe bands and solo pipers. Balmorals, in my experience, are seen on the heads of Officials at Highland Gatherings and Games, but seldom anywhere else. Pausing for a moment to think about this: I believe there is a cultural difference showing up here. Could it be that the majority of our American brethren consider themselves, maybe subconsciously, to be undressed unless they have a hat on their heads? Whilst here in Europe, we chaps mostly do not wear hats at all. Of course there will be exceptions to this and I am thinking very much in general. Take care, Ham.

[Nick the DSM]

wear what you want!!!! who cares bout the other people!

[sharpdressedscot]

^^^

What he said.

Wise words: "Don't take squat from anybody!"

[northernsky]

Time was when a man or a woman was considered undressed if they didn't wear a hat out of doors.

[Panache]

Ham,

Something I thought worth mentioning here regarding Balmorals, Glengarries, and dress belts with waist plates.

It occurs to me that it has become a fairly typical practice to wear these hats and belts as part of regular day dress in the United States. The hats origin may have been Military but it has been adopted into civilian fashion. Waist plates may have originally been for formal occassions but these have moved to become accepted as daywear.

It is so common a thing here that one can't call it a mistake. This may be a divergence from traditional kilted fashion and a divergence from kilted fashion in the United Kingdom, but I would be hard pressed to call so very many people wrong on this side of the pond. It simply is an American take on the kilt.

There are times I forgo my balmorals for a beret, it is a simpler look that works better with some outfits. To me the balmoral and glengarry can be worn successfully as part of one's daily attire. They do require (especially the glengarry) a bit of flair or perhaps panache to pull it off, but I hardly think it "costumey ". Now I can understand that wearing a glengarry or balmoral with a Jacobite shirt might look a bit odd as one is mixing eras and influences. A tam would be a better match with such a shirt.



Cheers


Jamie

Of course the comment that was passed was quite ridiculous, but I have to side with Daz and Arlen (in particular). Although I wear a Balmoral in my avatar, I am most definitely NOT a 'hat person' and will wear it only when I want to present a certain image on a special occasion. Actually, I loathe hats and consider Glengarries and Balmorals to be rather too costumey or uniformy in this day and age. Generally, as Daz and Arlen have indicated, Glengarries tend to be worn here in the UK (which includes Scotland!!!) almost exclusively by members of pipe bands and solo pipers. Balmorals, in my experience, are seen on the heads of Officials at Highland Gatherings and Games, but seldom anywhere else. Pausing for a moment to think about this: I believe there is a cultural difference showing up here. Could it be that the majority of our American brethren consider themselves, maybe subconsciously, to be undressed unless they have a hat on their heads? Whilst here in Europe, we chaps mostly do not wear hats at all. Of course there will be exceptions to this and I am thinking very much in general. Take care, Ham.

[JSFMACLJR]

I would agree that one should never wear a bonnet with formal attire,

Who makes up this stuff? Never wear a bonnet with formal attire! And what does one wear OUT OF DOORS while going to and fro in "formal attire"?

I get a laugh out of the do's and don'ts one hears about.

Kind regards,
Sandford MacLean

[macwilkin]

Who makes up this stuff? Never wear a bonnet with formal attire! And what does one wear OUT OF DOORS while going to and fro in "formal attire"?

I get a laugh out of the do's and don'ts one hears about.

Kind regards,
Sandford MacLean

Of course one may wear a bonnet with formal attire when traveling to and from a formal event -- but surely you agree that one should never wear a bonnet indoors...

Apologies for not being more specific.

T.