Ruche ties?

[DWFII]

I don't know; I love the ensembles folks have posted (you all look great) but then the ruche tie just seems to scream "LOOK RIGHT AT ME AND NOT THE KILT!" and the colors just seem... off. The tie is just, to me, too bright.

I don't think any of us is trying to "sell" you on ruche ties, you'll legitimately have or develop your own preferences. But your quoted objections are kind of a red herring. Why? Because ruche ties come in any colour you want them to...they are as varied as the silk or satin that is available on the world market at any one time--they can be bright, subdued or even patterned...even "ancient" and "weathered" colors--just like regular ties.

Second, most modern ruche ties that I've run across (at least the ones I prefer) are solid colour (although they don't have to be)...surely a solid coloured tie, picking up or complimenting one of the colours in a kilt, or your hose, or whatever, is less "look at me" than a tartan tie, for instance, or a brightly coloured paisley tie.

Certainly not as meek and stolid as a small black bow tie but maybe not as stuffy either.

[JS Sanders]

I'm in kilted formalwear several times monthly. Over years, I've witnessed wedding fashions as they come & go, so it's in my best interest to present myself in a fashionable manner to my clients. Nothing trendy mind you, but within current fashion taste.

The ruche tie is a recent introduction to the scene and I've availed myself to it. I'm seeing bridegroom & groomsmen wearing similar neckties so it seems natural for me to match closely as practical. Nothing but compliments from those in attendance.

The final choice is that of the consumer. It wasn't long ago that banded collars with button covers were the rage, now they've all but disappeared. Eventually the ruche tie shall fall from favor as well.

Slainte yall,
steve

[Derek Conley]

I don't think any of us is trying to "sell" you on ruche ties, you'll legitimately have or develop your own preferences. But your quoted objections are kind of a red herring. Why? Because ruche ties come in any colour you want them to...they are as varied as the silk or satin that is available on the world market at any one time--they can be bright, subdued or even patterned...even "ancient" and "weathered" colors--just like regular ties.

I see your point, and I'll concede that my knowledge of them is (obviously) very limited and so I'm forming opinion based on what pictures I have seen, which isn't really the best thing to do. My faux-pas.