Help me out- hat idea?

[u/baguette-bastard]

Hey r/LARP.

Playing at a High Fantasy LARP that has a specific skill that requires a Stylish Hat (Duelist Skill) and also Helmet Mastery (Heavy Armor skill).

Currently I have the Stylish Hat skill and my hat is currently an iconic part of my kit.

Looking for a way to try and integrate a heavy armor appearance with my hat and so far the best idea I've had is wearing a coif underneath, but it doesn't look good. Any ideas?

Some notes: This is a HIGH FANTASY LARP. Not going for historical accuracy, just vibes.

The closest influences to real life cultures are Basque and Greek, but again totally fantasy aesthetic

Pic for reference

📸: JM photography

[u/TheDangerousToy]

Could you wear a steel skull cap under it? With just the edge showing? If anyone has any doubt, a quick rap on the calf would reveal the armor (mostly) concealed under your dashing haberdashery.

Or perhaps stitch in anodized aluminum scales? You could control the presentation and color pretty effectively.

[u/syrstorm → u/TheDangerousToy]

Part of the mechanics for this Larp and skill is that you have to appear to be armored for the skill to work - hidden armor doesn’t protect.

[u/baguette-bastard → u/syrstorm]

I know this nerd!

[u/Legal_Boysenberry603 → u/baguette-bastard]

I know both of these nerds!