Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Ross View Post
I think part of the problem is that male hat wearing, in a formal context, has become quite uncommon, of late. That said, perhaps a balmoral with no dicing would be considered a bit less "military" (though that's already what ardchoille's wearing)? I really have no idea.
Yes, 'hat hair' is a big worry of mine. I only wear my glengarry for piping. I just recently purchased a caubeen, but I've worn it just for St. Pat's Day so far.

BTW, for my first ceilidh in 2000, I didn't have so much as an argyll jacket to wear, so I wore one of my fancy Hawaiian shirts.