Balmoral, Glengarry, or None?

[OC Richard]

If my purpose is to look good then a Balmoral or Glengarry.

But those don't offer any protection of the eyes, face, or neck from the sun, so I wear this sort of hat at a sunny Games.



But here in the US Southwest it can be too hot for that, so this sort of hat works best. Mine has mesh sides to allow circulation of air, while the top and brim are solid fabric to block the sun.

[Navy87Guy]

That first photo looks very Sean Connery/Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!

[12stones]

That first photo looks very Sean Connery/Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. And I love the look!

[OC Richard]

That first photo looks very Sean Connery/Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade!

Like this?

[Kearnold02]

I would bring a Balmoral but would decide if it were needed once I was there. I would also say leave the fly plaid at home as wearing it with the tweed argyll jacket would be mixing formalities.

I was just getting ready to ask about this. Thank you I shall leave it at home.

Now to decide on the shoes...

[kingandrew]

Regarding shoes, any sort of leather oxford or other lace-up dress or walking shoe would be OK with your tweed daywear outfit, although many would prefer one with a bit of brogue decoration. Brown and black are both acceptable, the shoes don't need to "match" your sporran, kilt straps, belt, watchband, or any other leather good you happen to be sporting.

I would likely wear the balmoral if the weather was chilly enough. If not, I would choose my tam or pit helmet, depending on the temperature and intensity of the sunlight.

Andrew

[Navy87Guy]

Regarding shoes, any sort of leather oxford or other lace-up dress or walking shoe would be OK with your tweed daywear outfit, although many would prefer one with a bit of brogue decoration. Brown and black are both acceptable, the shoes don't need to "match" your sporran, kilt straps, belt, watchband, or any other leather good you happen to be sporting.

I would likely wear the balmoral if the weather was chilly enough. If not, I would choose my tam or pit helmet, depending on the temperature and intensity of the sunlight.

Andrew

I think the world needs more pith helmets!

[Father Bill]

I think the world needs more pith helmets!

Not even sure where we'd get them any more!

[Navy87Guy]

Not even sure where we'd get them any more!

www.pithhelmets.com.

[OC Richard]

I think the world needs more pith helmets!

True they've had a long association with the kilt!

The Foreign Service Helmet, or Colonial Pattern Helmet, adopted in the 1850s



The Wolseley Pattern Helmet, adopted in the 1890s



This Colonial Pattern helmet, as worn by a Cameron Highlander serving in India, is white with a Prussian-style spike and ornate chinstrap added



A problem with the Wolseley helmet was that its wider brim made it annoying when playing the pipes. Note here, with these Black Watch soldiers serving in India, that the piper's helmet has been cut down on the sides (the man and helmet on the left)