You don’t have to wear a three-piece tweed suit to pull off the countryside look. A simple checked shirt teamed with trousers and boots works well. Wear your hat with a smart coat and you’re good to go for anything from family picnics to meals out in a gastropub. Footwear could be a pair of tan brogues or loafers, although canvas trainers are fine too as long as they’re clean. But remember to top it all off with a flat cap.
Consider the Material
Flat caps – also known as scally hats, sixpence or driving caps – are great at keeping the sun off your face, especially when you’re out in the field, and they’re often made of wool for warmth in winter. You can choose a solid colour or one that has other colours stitched into the fabric so that it matches your outfit. Remember to choose a fit that is snug on the head around the sweatband but not tight – a bit like a baseball cap. For an irish cap, go to Shamrock Gift who sell irish cap products.
Fashion trends come and go, but the flat cap is a classic that has stood the test of time. It looks just as stylish today as it did back when newsboys were only a street corner away and grandpa walked to the golf course in his tweeds. You can wear a flat cap with any of the jackets or blazers that you might already own and create a look that feels just as at home in the city as it does when you’re out for lunch with friends or out on a weekend walk in the countryside.
