Just a thought regarding headwear

**CMcG** · 10th October 13, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Tilley hat. Here in Texas, our weather tends to run on the hot-n-sunny side too, and wearing a wool felt hat like a Balmoral (with no brim) is just retarded in the hot months. We've had this discussion many times before, and I'll bet if you use the search feature for words like "Tilley", "fedora", "Panama hat", etc., you'll find loads of discussions and photos of what folks wear in the sun. Some of 'em look quite dashing and stylish with a kilt.

I wouldn't call this dashing at all, but my Tilley is very functional.

That whole outfit is properly practical for your local climate. Good one!

**Liam** · 10th October 13, 11:07 AM

This is my other warm weather hat - a Kangol tropical weight beret.

**Pleater** · 10th October 13, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Hi Anne.

If it's a genuine Tilley, they're guaranteed for life, so whether they're making them or not, they'll provide you with a replacement, presumably the closest available. If you ask them, they'll also return your original as a keepsake!

No THAT's a guarantee!

Bill+

Yes - I just need to pack it up, send it off with a fiver and they will send me another of the same design in a khaki colour - it just will not be the same. After so many years - I might be someone else when wearing a different hat....

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Hawk** · 10th October 13, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Pleater

After so many years - I might be someone else when wearing a different hat....

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

No Anne, you'll be the same wonderful talented person that you are.......

So, pack it up ( taken photos of it first ) and ship it off to get a new lid. And, don't forget those extra "Tilley Owners Manual" and "Brag Tags". One Tilley owner, as they say, knows another...

Hawk

**Jock Scot** · 11th October 13, 06:56 AM

When I used to be an active farmer(UK) the kilt was never worn for serious farm work and that still rings true----OK, no doubt some one will contradict me!However, I can remember in the 1940/50's some few kilts being worn on the farm, but whirling cogs, belts, shafts and ever increasing horse power has put paid to that.

As to headwear for farmers, the flat tweed cap probably was/is first choice, although in the highlands, the "fore and aft" and the "deer stalker" are very popular. There is these days, a noticable trend amonst the younger generation of farmer and staff towards the "John Deere" style of bonnet.

With the kilt in Scotland the usual, civilian, choice for head wear is bare headed, but the balmoral is seen as is the the glengarry(un-common) and for informal events the"Fore and aft" and "deer stalker"are worn with no fear of raising an eye. Whilst the sun is nowhere near as powerful as in some parts of the world, the Scottish sun with no air pollution can and does burn and the panama is often the first choice of many.

I was presented with a brand spanking new Akubra Australian Army "slouch" hat not so long ago to replace my very old one and once I have removed the Australian Army badge and stored it away safely, I will have no hesitation in wearing it with the kilt on the ranges as the broad brim keeps out all weathers whilst providing just the right amount of light and shade required for optimum sighting.

**TheOfficialBren** · 11th October 13, 09:21 AM

Just to riff off of Jock's advice (if I may presume to do so without stepping on your toes, sir) I purchased (and am very happy with) my fore and aft hat on Jock's advice. I liked the hat, wondered about its appropriateness with the kilt. He assured me thatbthey are worn without a second thought.

I only find that tweed is too warm here in the summer. No big deal there. I just wear something more practical in the blazing sun and my fore and aft on cooler days.

Good on ya, Jock. Excellent advice (as always).

**Panache** · 11th October 13, 09:24 AM

But Jock! What of bucket hats in the Highlands????

Cheers

Jamie

**guardsman** · 23rd October 13, 01:28 PM

A kilt is like religion , fits into local needs and rquirements

**OC Richard** · 23rd October 13, 06:06 PM

You're there in the Land of Oz, where they have a very practical sort of hat which looks great with the kilt. I myself wouldn't hesitate a moment to wear it!

I have this hat, the kind with the mesh sides, which is extremely practical, keeping off the sun but allowing air to circulate