
Originally Posted by
Zardoz
No, but it's practical. Does every element of dress, in every situation, have to fit into this narrow definition of what some consider traditional? Depending on when and where, aren't there plenty of different covers that are more practical than the balmoral and glengarry? What's next, sunglasses or rings?
I don't think every element of dress, in every situation needs to fit the definition of traditional... unless one is trying to dress traditionally
Some of our most ardent traditionalists, however, have advised us that common sense is also traditional.
Seeing as the sun tends not blaze in Scotland quite the same way as in Texas, there is no THCD "blazing sun hat." Finding a practical head covering for that situation that ALSO suits the kilt is the challenge. Something light, with a broad brim, but that doesn't have too much other cultural symbolism... if one would wear normally wear a Stetson, for example, I don't think it is necessarily the best choice to wear with the kilt
- Justitia et fortitudo invincibilia sunt
- An t'arm breac dearg
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