Bring the whole outfit together

**davedove** · 23rd February 06, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

That aside, I tend to agree with the others about the green glengarry (although my personal preference is for a balmoral) -- but one thing to consider -- how many times do you actually wear a bonnet with formal wear? Unless your part of an escort at a Burns Supper, or in a colour party, you really do not wear a cover indoors. Usually when I attend a formal function, I leave the headgear at home, because I'm just going to have to "babysit" all night anyway.

I'm with Todd on this one. How much will you really wear the glengarry? You really shouldn't be wearing it indoors and you'll have to find someplace to keep it for the evening. I would just go without and not have to worry about it.

Now, if you really just want to get one, I too like the SF green glengarry and am planning to get one myself, although I'm not sure when I'll need it.:confused:

**GlassMan** · 23rd February 06, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Moosehead

Just a note on the dicing for you Yanks: it really means loyalty to the Crown.

Well then I'm damn glad my aunt gave me a Glengarry with dicing because though I was born in the States I am definitely a bit of a monarchist and have nothing but respect for HRH Queen Elizabeth II. And despite what so many people seem to think after the whole Princess Dianna balderdash, I still like Prince Charles and I liked him far more than his ex-wife anyway. Plus, by marrying Camilla he gave ugly girls around the world hope!

Okay, that one was low. But I truly do respect Her Majesty and the rest of the royal family, despite their foibles. So I would say that I'm definitely loyal to the Crown, even if my forbears weren't.

It's just too bad that immigrating is such a pain.

**Moosehead** · 23rd February 06, 11:02 AM

Glassman, agreed. Funnily enough, seems there are probably more Monarchists in the States than there are up here.

**cavscout** · 23rd February 06, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

-- but one thing to consider -- how many times do you actually wear a bonnet with formal wear? Unless your part of an escort at a Burns Supper, or in a colour party, you really do not wear a cover indoors. Usually when I attend a formal function, I leave the headgear at home, because I'm just going to have to "babysit" all night anyway.

I was considering this as well. I would expect it would only be worn while walking to a function from the car or standing around outside at a function. I always hated seeing Marines standing around in uniform without a cover on. It just kind of looked like you were still getting dressed or had your fly open so I felt like the glen would provide a more complete look to the whole rig. Other than that I would think it would mostly be worn while hiking to keep in some heat in the cooler months or protect from sun (attic insulation is getting a bit thin

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But it sounds like the vote is for the solid green, if needed.

**macwilkin** · 23rd February 06, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

I was considering this as well. I would expect it would only be worn while walking to a function from the car or standing around outside at a function. I always hated seeing Marines standing around in uniform without a cover on. It just kind of looked like you were still getting dressed or had your fly open so I felt like the glen would provide a more complete look to the whole rig. Other than that I would think it would mostly be worn while hiking to keep in some heat in the cooler months or protect from sun (attic insulation is getting a bit thin

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But it sounds like the vote is for the solid green, if needed.

If you are going to be wearing headgear for more "casual" outings, I would suggest the balmoral over the glengarry. Whilst neither is ideally suited for protection against the sun, the glengarry is worse than the bonnet in regards to sunburns.

I agree with you about no covers and looking "incomplete". I used to wear a bonnet with formal "rig" though.

T.