Tartan Glengarries

[Tartan Hiker]

I never really intended to own a Glengarry, or Bal, or tam or any other such headgear (OK, so that's twice today that I've admitted to the board that I am a Philisitine!), opting for fedoras, slouch hats, tweed driving caps, and even baseball caps. However, now that my son needs one for use with his band, I started looking at all the options out there and started thinking seriously about one for myself, perhaps in a solid color, like Khaki, that would not look like I was impersonating a piper. Then I stumbled upon some made from tartan material.

My question is...are these modern "gimmick" hats that would mark one as a total know-nothing, or are they a legitimate accessory for one who is well put-together. The reason I am asking is that in the past year of trolling this site I cannot remember a single photo of anyone wearing a tartan Balmoral. This leads me to be cautious, for perhaps I have missed something important.

I certainly don't want to be the guy strolling around Orlando sporting a pair of mouse ears....

[Bob C]

Generally, you'll find that people recommend not wearing tartan above the waist, except for fly plaids or pipers plaids. Some don't like fly plaids, either.

I think Glengarries are best left to pipers and military men. If you like the style, though, I think it could look ok with a matching kilt. I would not mix tartans in any circumstance.

[Warlock]

Tartan Glens?! Where? HMMM...

[Panache]

Tartan Glens?! Where? HMMM...

Actually one of our forum sponsors, The Celtic Croft is now offering tartan glengarries and balmorals. They are in their most rcent catalogue.

I think a matching tartan hat can work quite well with a kilt.



Cheers

Jamie

[Splash_4]

Come on now Jamie, that is just not fair. Is there anything you wear that you can not make work?

[Cawdorian]

The cap looks good with the kilt and jacket. IMHO it works because it the only tartan above the waist. I know the tartan police say no tartan above the waist, but I also like the appearance of a matching tartan tie with a kilt.

Well done Panache!

[Panache]

Come on now Jamie, that is just not fair. Is there anything you wear that you can not make work?

Actually there's this kilted cowboy outfit....


Cheers

Jamie

[Rampant Lion]

I totally like that cap matching the kilt. I might have to try and find one when my ancient Grant Hunting kilt arrives. A what's this deal about no tartan above the waist? I think ties and plaids look good. The great kilts (not even going to try the gaelic spelling) had tartan above the waist.

I think a tartan tam or Balmoral would work with a matching kilt. I agree with Bob C. regarding the Glengarry though, best left to bands and those in the military.

[Panache]

...I think a tartan tam or Balmoral would work with a matching kilt. I agree with Bob C. regarding the Glengarry though, best left to bands and those in the military.

I really like my black glengarry with red and white dicing. But I do have to be in the right mood to be able to pull it off.

Cheers

Jamie

[turpin]

I think a matching tartan hat can work quite well with a kilt.



Cheers

Jamie

After Hamish, IMHO Jamie has about the best fashion sense on the forum, so... what he said.

I find my glengarry to be a very comfortable cover, but agree that it's not for me for everyday wear - more like special events, games, kilt nights etc. For everyday headwear that goes great with the kilt I like my khaki beret from What Price Glory - The leather headband stays on well w/o being too tight, it protects my shaven pate from the sun. I'm thinking hard about getting the other colors as well.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with wearing a little tartan on the bias below the waist either .