Grooms take note, the cravat is back on the scene! But when should this chic accessory be worn, and why? Here are four reasons to opt for a cravat to make the perfect final flourish to your outfit. Here is a short glossary of wedding tie types, along with some common groom questions on choosing their wedding tie.
A necktie is the long tie that many businessmen wear to work with an office style suit. It is the ideal choice for a less formal wedding where the groom is wearing a lounge suit. Also known as a cravat, the Ascot is a very formal tie which is usually worn with a cutaway jacket and grey striped trousers. The material of an Ascot is usually patterned and the tie is very wide in shape, being folded over and fastened with a stickpin or tie tack.
The same was true of the Trilby hat before Justin Timberlake and many artists in the hip-hop community revived it. The same sort of Renaissance is all that is needed to resuscitate the ascot. To help learn how to be part of the solution and allow these exciting accessories to enter your rotation, you need only to determine when, where, and how to give them their proper due, and not disrespect their place.
The term comes from Croatian mercenaries who operated with France during the 30 Years War. They wore distinguishing neck gear which was originally named Croate, the French term for Croatian. Somewhere along the line that word was bastardized into cravat. As a term, Cravat refers to anything worn around the neck. A necktie is technically a cravat, as is an ascot. Bow ties, clip-ons, and even necklaces are technically cravats.
Scarves are cravats. As with many interesting fashions , the Ascot harkens back to horse racing. The original ascots were bundles of silk knotted twice and held by a pin. Ascots eventually evolved out of this and became an acceptable type of cravat to be worn when a necktie or bow tie were considered too formal. Pairing them with a blazer , a V-neck sweater, or a vest was a common way of showing that you were dressing up to dress down.
Think genres or periods. Think about the era that inspires your outfit, and make sure both of you are in that piece of history--together. There was a time when more men wore ascots because they were brave and stylish enough to do so--if your partner is a classy woman--have her think about an outfit that compliments your ascot style. It touches your skin every day and in every way. If you're wearing clothes daily, and I imagine you are, you have a close and intimate relationship with the one thing that is always with you: material--by way of clothes.
What season is the wedding? Most are in the spring and summer. Think about quality materials and fabrics that will keep you cool but can absorb alcohol spills with little trouble.
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