Ok I just received my new Balmoral bonnet in the mail. I've been wearing it all over the place and I've noticed a irritation. The ribbons in the back are sewn from the band down to about halfway to the ends. This creates a bit of stiffness in the ribbon. Is there a reason for the tails being sewn? Can I remove the stitching to keep it from irritating my neck.
Also what if I want to tie my ribbons up in a bow. I know alot of gentlemen wear them down but they aggrivate me being down my neck and back. Can I remove the stitching and tie them up ?