Lightweight Traditional Shooting Attire

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

...I would have suggested a kilt. I'm told a kilt, no mater the material, can be quite comfortable due to its primary function of ventilation and ease of well, ahem... relieving ones self by a nearby shrub, shall we say...

And here's something on that subject. Skip the ad...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoUV5d09JZw

[Bill Jacobs]

In South Carolina, chiggers would just love a kilt-wearing gunner.

[Rick Riddell]

Breeks work! Look up woolrich knickers or Filson plaid breeches!

[Joe Graziano]

Great pics! A straw skimmer. I like it.

[Kevin McCormack]

The selection of warm-weather shooting attire in keeping with the spirit and decorum of an event (think Vintagers, Southern SxS, etc.) is pretty meager compared to the vast selection of "woolies" needed in colder weather. To compensate, about 25 years ago I took to purchasing easily obtainable garb from Orvis, LL Bean, Filson etc. and having it "customized" so to speak to suit the warmer climes.

I bought several pairs of golf slacks, both solid colors and patterns, and had my local tailor make breeks out of them; some with the traditional buckle fasteners, most with velcro for easy on and off. Some are seersucker; others poplin, most plain cotton. They are great to wear in hot weather and look nice with longer hose, a nice oxford cloth shirt and matching tie. (When it gets super sticky like the Southern fight after an afternoon thunderstorm, I'll often go to tropical "Ghurka" shorts but keep the kneesocks & flashes).

My favorite accessory stylewise is my myriad collection of hats, which range from ratcatchers to sun helmets, Panamas, skimmers and deerstalkers, and offshore swordbills to grouse helmets. One can never have too many hats!

[Joe Graziano]

Excellent ideas, Kevin. Compared to everything else, some custom clothing would be a modest investment.

[Joe Graziano]

Btw, I noticed you were even well attired on a random Saturday at Bull Run. Outstanding

[Bruce Day]

Rich Flanders and Charlie Herzog in traditional lightweight American shooting clothes .

[William Davis]

Seems to me LC Smith team shot the challenge in bib overalls and straw hats one year.

William

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Hey Joe! Whata a matter you?

You of Italian decent go to Beretta and dress it up in style.

https://www.beretta.com/en/store/beretta-by-larusmiani/