Ties, Bowties or Cravats

[Boy's war]

You just can't beat a cravat, it beats a tie any time.

[puffer]

The GREAT thing T like about cravats is the VARIETY of looks you can create with how you tie it. Here is a site to start with.
http://www.gentlemansjabot.com/HowToTie.htm

NOTE 1/2 the FUN is learning how to make the "knots".

Puffer

[KFCarter]

I can not speak the "styles" in Scotland, BUT IMHO, a Cravat is the most STYLISH neck wear available for "DRESS WEAR. I own 5

Here is an idea on how the look. NOTE - the shirt is a "stand up collar",( it was chosen because of the vest collar & type of knot used.



Puffer

I agree the cravat is a very good look... but also the jacket / waistcoat !! Would love to more about them, too.

[puffer]

I agree the cravat is a very good look... but also the jacket / waistcoat !! Would love to more about them, too.

So as not to "hijack" this thread PM me or email me

Puffer

[Bugbear]

Is the cravat only for evening wear?

[puffer]

Is the cravat only for evening wear?

Ted, It depends on the style of the cravat. Some perhaps yes, but if you think ASCOT then NO. i have fpr years worn the "shorter" style cravats, ascots etc. for casual to "relaxed" dress wear.

Again see the site I posted & look around.

Puffer

[Bugbear]

I can't look at the pictures, Puffer. Anyway, I've been wondering if there were something to take the place of a four-in-hand tie when wearing a daywear jacket and five button waistcoat. Perhaps an ASCOT would work?

[beloitpiper]

For formal events, I have begun wearing a jabot.

[Jock Scot]

Most weddings and events in Scotland every one seems to have the cravat.

This fashion has not reached plaque proportions up here yet, but yes, I see more cravats than I used to. I cannot find any enthusiasm for those ruche tie things though.

[Bugbear]

Actually, the four-in-hand tie I have for my Corduroy daywear jacket is fairly nice. It's wool... It was my step father's, , and so was the corduroy jacket.

Guess I'll just stick with that because if I were asked to wear my kilt to a wedding, that's all I have.