Any beret wearers here?

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Any beret wearers here?

Postby Moondog55 » Mon 30 Sep, 2019 9:04 am

I cut my hair again over the week-end. My beloved said I was looking "ratty" and my head was cold. Pulled out an old scout beret that was a substitute for my own that went missing [ my brother borrowed for a reunion and it went walkabout] and I was reminded of how warm and practical a proper felted wool beret can be
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby ChrisJHC » Mon 30 Sep, 2019 10:37 am

Sorry, Moondog, I hate berets with a passion!
:)

I was forced to wear one for a while and they make my big ears stick out even further.

The only benefit I can see is that you can roll them up and stick them in your pocket when you're not wearing them.

I've recently started wearing an Akubra while hiking and much prefer it. Better sun protection all round plus keeps the rain out of your eyes.
I also carry a beanie for night and/or really cold days.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby Moondog55 » Mon 30 Sep, 2019 2:46 pm

Maybe it is because I have worn them most of my working life, I really hate the stupid French toque in working kitchens and much prefer the English cap.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby Lamont » Mon 30 Sep, 2019 3:11 pm

My head froze this morning. I'd try one.
I like the look of jaunty insouciance they project as well.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby slparker » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 11:13 am

I wore one for a while when I was in the army; they provide little protection from the sun and are less warm than a beanie. Apart from that i would say that they are pretty useful.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby peregrinator » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 12:35 pm

ChrisJHC wrote:
. . . I was forced to wear one for a while and they make my big ears stick out even further.

The only benefit I can see is that you can roll them up and stick them in your pocket when you're not wearing them . . .


I wish I could do that with my big ears.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby Petew » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 12:59 pm

Hot glue gun?
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby stry » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 2:37 pm

I'm another who, for a time, wore one provided by the taxpayer. Black with a nice metal badge.

As others have said, useless for keeping the weather off one's face.

I have developed a liking for the UK flat caps, NOT the US variant. The brim on the UK ones provides a little protection (not much ) from rain, and sun ? UK ? Nice compromise in warmth between a full on beanie and a cotton cap.

The US versions seem to be an upholstered ball cap, and look like they would be more prone being blown off. Myth says that that UK version originated in Yorkshire, where something that is easily blown off would not be a success.
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby Moondog55 » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 3:04 pm

You got a real metal badge? Mine was cheap plastic with shiny paint. Actually my first cap badges were gunmetal but we had to hand those back in and we got the *&%$#! placky ones to replace them, but at least those didn't need to be polished.
I was looking on eBay and the bronze ones are starting to fetch big money
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby stry » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 6:35 pm

Moondog55 wrote:You got a real metal badge? Mine was cheap plastic with shiny paint. Actually my first cap badges were gunmetal but we had to hand those back in and we got the *&%$#! placky ones to replace them, but at least those didn't need to be polished.
I was looking on eBay and the bronze ones are starting to fetch big money


I'm 99% sure they were metal. I like to think I would have picked up on it if not. If one pops up in my junk somewhere, I'll check

I am older than you, ya know :D
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Re: Any beret wearers here?

Postby Moondog55 » Tue 01 Oct, 2019 6:37 pm

:lol: Not by much tho. :roll:
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