tam-o'-shanter

Flat woolen bonnet

A tam-o'-shanter is a round, flat woolen cap with a pompom at the center, traditionally associated with Scotland.

Named after the hero of a Robert Burns poem, it fits snugly around the head while the crown extends outward.

Often shortened to tam: She pulled her tam down over her ears against the wind.

Scottish

bonnet

Hat secured under chin

plaid · bagpipes · Highlands · clan · sporran · thistle · heather · wool · pompon · balmoral

headwear

beret

Flat wool cap

flatcap · deerstalker · balmoral · toque · knitted · wool · pompon · crown · brim · checkered

military

beret

Flat wool cap

uniform · badge · cap badge · ceremonial · parade · dress uniform · cockade · hackle · khaki

Opposites
hat formality and structure

tam-o'-shantertop hat

Tall formal headwear

stovepipe hat · bowler · homburg · bowler hat · silk hat

cultural/national headwear tradition

tam-o'-shantersombrero

Wide-brimmed Latin headwear

fez · turban · kufi · ushanka · coonskin cap

Family

tams

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G