Walking in the sun and driving a car with the roof open call for headgear, and hopefully something other than a baseball cap. Yes, Esquire considers the baseball cap to be one of America's contributions to men's dress but author Paul Fussell would almost certainly describe that entire list as clothing for proles, including as it does such other contributions as sweat pants and the hoodie.
So what does that leave us? James Lock & Co., whose taste is as impeccable as anyone's, offers a variety of options, including the straw boater and the trilby. But I like the cap.
Caps perform all the functions of other casual headgear and offer an advantage that's unique to them. They are made from the same cloth that's used for suits and odd jackets, so you can get what you like. English capmaker Lawrence & Foster will deliver the style that you like if you send them half a meter of any appropriate cloth, ranging from 14 ounce linen to 22 ounce tweed (they have no web site but their email is sales@lawrenceandfoster.co.uk). Delivery takes about a month and upon receipt you're ready to hit the golf course.
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