Semi Formal Headwear

**MacGumerait** · 19th January 15, 11:29 PM

Headwear really isn't necessary with your PC attire whether indoors or outdoors unless you have weather considerations .

I understand your question , however , I think perhaps a Homburg with a PC outfit might appear as awkward as a Glengarry with a tuxedo ( civilian wear ) .

Cheers , Mike

**MacEanruig** · 20th January 15, 08:24 PM

Generally, the unwritten rule is as Steve stated. In the military we never wore any headgear for "evening" events including black or white tie affairs. In case you're wondering about what constitutes "evening," well anything after 1800 (6:00pm for civilians and reservists

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**Bruce Scott** · 20th January 15, 11:42 PM

Headdress may be worn with military mess dress (Prince Charlie black tie equivalent), for example:

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Royal Regiment of Scotland Officer's 10A Mess Dress.

Neither a black/dark navy glengarry or balmoral, diced if you like, would look inappropriate in my view, provided you don't wear it inside. A homburg, however is something I would avoid.

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Transvaal Scottish Mess Dress

**Tarheel** · 21st January 15, 07:39 AM

I am compelled to lighten the mood of such a serious subject. Maybe a swagger stick would be considered as an alternative to head gear. Just threaten the elements with authority by aiming said wand, perchance an assault occur to your crown. The effect would be more fetching.

**Father Bill** · 21st January 15, 08:47 AM

I think the bowler with Highland wear would be a bit of a mix of cultures, sort of like wearing lederhosen with a Prince Charlie.

**Geoff Withnell** · 22nd January 15, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

I think the bowler with Highland wear would be a bit of a mix of cultures, sort of like wearing lederhosen with a Prince Charlie.

You forgot to add the aloha shirt!

**Father Bill** · 22nd January 15, 07:21 AM

I thought of it... just trying to be clear on this.

**Kayne792** · 22nd January 15, 08:47 AM

thanks for all the insight, hatless it is, and if the weather threatens I shall simply threaten back!

And although I've never seen a bowler with a kilt, I did see an aloha shirt once... We were presenting a performance of the Hawaiian musical group Hapa (which means "half" in Hawaiian) at my college. One member is Scots-Irish and the other native Hawaiian. Barry wore a white on white floral print shirt over his kilt and Ke'lei wore a sarong. Kinda odd, but in good fun.

**Jock Scot** · 22nd January 15, 09:00 AM

Now that you now have that sorted in your mind Kayne792, let me throw a spanner in the works!

Yes in most normal weather conditions, hatless is the option to go for. However, in seriously inclement weather conditions, common sense trumps sartorial elegance every time and it is then, perfectly traditional to wear anything on your head that comes to hand that will do the job in protecting the head!