Concerning neckwear

**rondo** · 13th March 11, 10:05 AM

I have a full beard that is 12+ inches long. When I wear a tux I usually just wear a banded collar shirt with a opal or amber top button. It seems silly to me to wear a tie [either bow or 4 in hand] that can not be seen. I have never had anyone comment on a lack of tie when in Saxon formal wear. Thoughts?
Thanks,
Rondo

**Riverkilt** · 13th March 11, 10:40 AM

I'm with Linda Ellerbee on this one.

“If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties. How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck.”

**Jack Daw** · 13th March 11, 12:35 PM

We'll stop wearing neckties when women stop wearing high-heels.

**robbiethepiper** · 13th March 11, 12:52 PM

It's a curious and illogical thing, but I FEEL smarter wearing a tie. Suppose its a matter of indoctrination. I did my schooling in England, so it must be another foul English plot!?....

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 13th March 11, 01:09 PM

If your beard came to your knees, would you leave your fly open? Of course not. The same applies to neckties. If the level of formality calls for a tie, then the tie is worn, even if it is unlikely to be seen.

**Jock Scot** · 13th March 11, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by robbiethepiper

It's a curious and illogical thing, but I FEEL smarter wearing a tie. Suppose its a matter of indoctrination. I did my schooling in England, so it must be another foul English plot!?....

I too went to school for most of my time in England and you are so right!

**rondo** · 13th March 11, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

If your beard came to your knees, would you leave your fly open? Of course not. The same applies to neckties. If the level of formality calls for a tie, then the tie is worn, even if it is unlikely to be seen.

Okay, got it. Thanks.
Rondo

**cajunscot** · 13th March 11, 02:06 PM

I wish Ms. Ellerbee would meet me first before judging my intelligence based only my wardrobe choice. Not a very open-minded attitude, INMHO.

Freedom -- to wear neckties and kilts!

T.

**Spartan Tartan** · 13th March 11, 06:36 PM

Although I am aware that neckties are sometimes called for, I for one wouldn't bother to be upset if someone else didn't wear one. Especially if I could not even tell due to a 12 inch beard! I must admit, I'm a bit jealous of your beard. I don't thnk I could even grow a beard like that...

**Father Bill** · 13th March 11, 06:54 PM

I have always considered proper dress to be a sign of respect which I very much appreciate. The marvellous whiskers are a matter of personal taste which I receive as absolutely none of my business and doesn't bother me at all. In the church, we welcome everyone regardless of dress, so long as it isn't sexually provocative (bikinis for example) In the school it was more political, but regardless, ties were not de rigeur in either setting for staff or anyone.

Having blathered on about all that, Obviously, I no longer wear a tie. (See my profile if that's confusing.)