Flatcaps and kilts....

**Whidbey78** · 14th February 11, 03:34 PM

I'm what I call a "pseudo-traditionalist." I wear my kilts very casually with flatcaps, boonie hats, watchcaps and even ballcaps. When I dress up a bit(non-formal) I wear a flatcap, but that's as much for avoiding sunburn on my bald head as it is for style.

While I understand the traditionalists point of view, and respect their right to it, I figure that when dressing in a more or less traditional manner wearing a cover that originates in the same general part of the world is a lot better than wearing a sombrero or turban.

Have you joined the Flatcap Confederation yet?

**ForresterModern** · 14th February 11, 04:37 PM

Jock, Scott, Zardoz and I should just agree right now to stay out of this one and let everybody else chime in. I think our positions have been well enough stated on multiple occasions in multiple threads, pictures and other opportunities.

jeff

**CameronCat** · 14th February 11, 04:41 PM

Heh! In another group I patronize, this would be referred to as
"The Calendar of Recurring Threads."

**Calico** · 14th February 11, 04:47 PM

Flat cap? Wazzat?

The real question is, can I still wear my Stetson?

(answer is, yes, of course.)

**Zardoz** · 14th February 11, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

Jock, Scott, Zardoz and I should just agree right now to stay out of this one and let everybody else chime in. I think our positions have been well enough stated on multiple occasions in multiple threads, pictures and other opportunities.

jeff

Man, I was just gonna throw in my 2 cents!

The hat deal has been beaten flat on this forum, so I'll just say to the OP; flatcaps are groovy, wear one as you want, wear it with pride, confidence, class and style and no one can question it!

**Woodsheal** · 14th February 11, 05:09 PM

For the life or me, I've never grasped the objection to flat caps, or the 8-panel "newsboy" caps (the style I prefer) with kilts. They are rather "bonnet-like" and far LESS silly than deerstalkers or pith helmets.

This 1927 photo shows a couple of stout lads - highland athletes - sporting their caps:

**SlackerDrummer** · 14th February 11, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

For the life or me, I've never grasped the objection to flat caps, or the 8-panel "newsboy" caps (the style I prefer) with kilts. They are rather "bonnet-like" and far LESS silly than deerstalkers or pith helmets.

This 1927 photo shows a couple of stout lads - highland athletes - sporting their caps:

One can rightly assume this is no different than someone wearing a baseball cap with his kilt today.

**llyd** · 14th February 11, 06:31 PM

I am waerong a flat cap and kilt right now...;^P

**auld argonian** · 14th February 11, 09:00 PM

I take Woodsheal's point...with some of the goofy things that have been proposed as accessories for kitlwear, a flat cap is pretty conservative.

...and I do wear an ivy cap frequently wi' kilts and wi' pants...thus, I guess I'm just part of the problem in some peoples' eyes...

Best

AA