Ghillie Hat

**Llama** · 10th January 13, 08:24 AM

I'd not heard of that style of hat before. Searching Google for "ghillie hat" made me think you were looking for one of these:
stealthsuitdeserthoodwmask2.jpg

I figured it out eventually, though.

**TheOfficialBren** · 10th January 13, 02:31 PM

Hahaha! That's funny, Llama. BTW, congratulations on your recent wedding. I wish you a lifetime of joy.

Originally Posted by Llama

I'd not heard of that style of hat before. Searching Google for "ghillie hat" made me think you were looking for one of these:
stealthsuitdeserthoodwmask2.jpg

I figured it out eventually, though.

Does anyone have any kilted ghillie hat photos? I want to get more of an idea of the overall effect before I jump right in.

**Jock Scot** · 11th January 13, 03:44 AM

Here you go. The hat in the picture is known locally as a "fore and aft" and the ones with the ear flaps are known as "deer stalkers". BEWARE, these styles are called by other names by other tailors and merchants so care needs to be taken when ordering. These bonnets are a first rate choice for informal kilt attire and are worn without a second thought here.

**Grizzly** · 11th January 13, 03:56 AM

Looking sharp there Jock.

**TheOfficialBren** · 11th January 13, 05:10 AM

Seriously, Jock! Looking good, sir!

Thank you for your advice.

I am leaning toward a hat very similar to yours.

**TheOfficialBren** · 21st January 13, 01:46 AM

The other day I pulled the trigger on one of these:

http://www.scotweb.co.uk/products/all-wool-ghillie-hat/

These things look SHARP! I hope that it arrives soon. I am experiencing the 'jones.' If it's this bad for a hat then what shall I do when it is a kilt jones?! LOL!!

**creagdhubh** · 21st January 13, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

The other day I pulled the trigger on one of these:

http://www.scotweb.co.uk/products/all-wool-ghillie-hat/

These things look SHARP! I hope that it arrives soon. I am experiencing the 'jones.' If it's this bad for a hat then what shall I do when it is a kilt jones?! LOL!!

Very smart! I like it.

Cheers,

**ronin6290** · 1st February 13, 07:26 AM

I'm glad I stumbled onto this thread. After looking at the above link I think I've been confusing the Ghillie hat with the Deerstalker? I recently sold a Barbour hat like the one above thinking it was a deerstalker. Do those wiser on the subject than myself have anything to offer in comparing the two? Many thanks!

**Friday** · 21st January 13, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Here you go. The hat in the picture is known locally as a "fore and aft" . . . These bonnets are a first rate choice for informal kilt attire and are worn without a second thought here.

When wearing a "fore and aft" how do you know if you are "coming or going"? Whichever you do look good in one.

**TheOfficialBren** · 21st January 13, 07:24 PM

Yes! That is Mr Jock's hat. He told me that they are a "first-class choice" in the Highlands. Who am I to argue with that?

I am jonesing already! Lol.