Wool Flat Cap... a no-no with a kilt?

[TheOfficialBren]

If you're after the authentic and traditional Highland Scottish approach, a flat cap probably isn't the right get up... Neither is a denim jacket, nor Caterpillar boots. There are plenty of pictorial examples of how to cut a dash with contemporary trad styling (as in how it's done in the Highlands now) on this site to guide you if that's how you wish to dress. It's unlikely you'll find a flat cap in the mix though, it's just not currently fashionable.

If you're after practical headwear to keep the sun (or rain) off your bonce and are not to pulsed about the whys and wherefores, any ol' hat will do.

Traditional Kilting - traditional hat (Google "Robert Mackie Bonnets"). Casual Kilting - casual hat... it's easy. Whatever floats your boat. But as with most things Kilt, you can't mix and match and still be traditional. 'Tis one ort' t'other I'm afraid.

Well-stated, mate.
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[Alan H]

If you're after the authentic and traditional Highland Scottish approach, a flat cap probably isn't the right get up... Neither is a denim jacket, nor Caterpillar boots. There are plenty of pictorial examples of how to cut a dash with contemporary trad styling (as in how it's done in the Highlands now) on this site to guide you if that's how you wish to dress. It's unlikely you'll find a flat cap in the mix though, it's just not currently fashionable.

If you're after practical headwear to keep the sun (or rain) off your bonce and are not to pulsed about the whys and wherefores, any ol' hat will do.

Traditional Kilting - traditional hat (Google "Robert Mackie Bonnets"). Casual Kilting - casual hat... it's easy. Whatever floats your boat. But as with most things Kilt, you can't mix and match and still be traditional. 'Tis one ort' t'other I'm afraid.

->Best reply, ever. Factual. Sensible. Honest. No heated judgements passed on anybody.

THIS.

[creagdhubh]

->Best reply, ever. Factual. Sensible. Honest. No heated judgements passed on anybody.

THIS.

Agreed.

A big *** John!!!

[Tobus]

I've never been the type of guy who thought a flat cap would suit me. But yesterday as I was going through some family items, I found my late grandfather's flat cap (wool, made in England about 20 years ago). I had fond memories of him wearing it. Surprisingly, it fit me very well and was comfortable, and so I wore it all day, out and about. I didn't realise how warm it was keeping my head until I took it off and my head got cold! My wife even liked the way it looked on me.

I think I'll keep it and wear it. Only with trousers, though. It just doesn't look quite right with the kilt. Traditions aside, I just don't like the proportionality of a flat cap with the kilt.

[Muddy]

Well, I am among those who thinks anything goes with the kilt if YOU like it. I like flatcaps, ballcaps, handkerchiefs, whatever. You have to develop your own style to heck with what anybody else thinks about it. Life is too short for clothes not to be fun.
As for the button down shirt collar thing. I never button 'em and neither did the very stylish Fiat mogul Gianni Agnelli.
If you want to look straight up traditional there's nothing wrong with that and that's great but don't be afraid to rock that flatcap if the mood strikes you. Nobody's gonna levy a fine on you or anything for pete's sake. Be you.

[kiltedwolfman]

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I think practicality has to win the day and if for whatever you are doing a flat cap makes sence then wear it. I have seen enough balmorals shaped in such a way that they look like flat caps anyway that I really don`t see the big difference.