THE Necktie Thread, Now With Handkerchiefs and Scarves

I really love this one by Vanda Fine Clothing, six-fold, unlined, artichoke glencheck wool tie.

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I wear them quite often, because I love my ties. To be honest I don’t care if they went the way of the dodo in the future, I would still wear them and proudly be the eccentric/dork/uncool person.
 
The bespoke neckwear purchased recently. The bowties are fantastic, and the white linen pocketsquare (not in picture) is the best l have ever owned. Still getting used to the tie.

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Want to get another classic bowtie, a couple of cravats, a few more pocketsquares, and a few more ties.
 
QuandoDio said:
Who still wears ties with any regularity nowadays? Tie is going the way of the dodo
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I haven't worn any ties in ages, but I feel like wearing one. I will go all Bond, light blue sea island cotton shirt and a blue knitted tie. I have an afternoon tea at the Corinthia, Ritz, Langham or Landmark in London coming up. The other half keeps changing her mind on venue.
 
Yes, that's the question. I find it a nice item and I will consider buying some. I certainly wouldn't wear something flashy/tacky, but that decent subdued one (Passaggio Cravatte) shown in the post is quite attractive to me.
 
Here are some cravats l have had for years. These are the essential classics, + the typical red patterned cravat (not shown in pic) is the third classic a man should have. I find them easy to wear and get a lot of compliments from all types of people. I wear them with shirt and v neck jumper, sportscoats etc.
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I have pictures of me in cravats and a flower in my lapel somewhere, but wouldn't know where to find them. People make such a big deal of cravats and are frightened to wear them, but i've never understood that thinking. They are excellent casual neckwear. They definitely enhance an outfit.

I tie mine in a special way so they never slip down. I plan to order a few bespoke soon. Definitely want a mauve patterned cravat.

Here is a good video which shows the attitude behind them. Casual.
 
The Shooman said:
People make such a big deal of cravats and are frightened to wear them, but i've never understood that thinking. They are excellent casual neckwear. They definitely enhance an outfit.
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Yes, it's an accessory that can actually enhance an attire. I wouldn't define it as casual, it depends on how you wear it. It can be very formal as well, as pointed out and shown in the video.

Personally I would go for muted colours and matt (or at least not too shiny) cloths, and no prints.
 
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I think it’s harder to match a woollen tie into an outfit without it looking like some left-over sportscoat fabric that was used as a tie. Not saying it can’t look good, but it’s more of a challenge, since you are giving up any texture contrast with the jacket.
 
florisgreen said:
I really like woollen ties, they are so discreet and refined.

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Who made that crime?

Those ties are randomly centered ( see the pattern goes more to a side that being in the center), the point is not symmetrical and have mistakes as here where we have placed the H of here, see the point does not go straight and the line of the wool pattern is biten.

i repeat, who made this untie?



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If you say that example is “refined”, I am sorry but you got tons to learn yet...
 
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My army tie was pure polyester.

Maybe ten years ago I bought some wool ties from the Tie Bar that looked great in the drawer, but never worked with jackets. These days i stay safe with silk prints and chunky knits.
 
Dropbear said:
I think it’s harder to match a woollen tie into an outfit without it looking like some left-over sportscoat fabric that was used as a tie. Not saying it can’t look good, but it’s more of a challenge, since you are giving up any texture contrast with the jacket.
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You’ve never had a wool challis or cashmere non-solid tie?

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Brown, Blue & Off-White on Midnight Blue Pattern Challis Wool Tie #CHPT-4




Burnt Orange, Sky Blue & Off-White on Dark Red Pattern Challis Wool Tie #CHPT-5




Dark Red & Off White Stripes on Dark Navy Blue Wool Tie # 4


Challis Macclesfield Navy Pattern Wool Tie #2
 
Lumpen said:
Who made that crime?

Those ties are randomly centered ( see the pattern goes more to a side that being in the center), the point is not symmetrical and have mistakes as here where we have placed the H of here, see the point does not go straight and the line of the wool pattern is biten.

i repeat, who made this untie?



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If you say that example is “refined”, I am sorry but you got tons to learn yet...
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I was speaking in general about wool neckties. And I like these cloths very much, but you are right: the pattern has not the right angle.

By the way, they are made by F. Marino Napoli.
 
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Yeah, I don't get the reluctance with regards to wooden ties. Whilst I wear ties a few times a year max these days, wooden /cashmere ties are canon.

In cooler weather, they are a nice contrast with heavier worsted suits. I also like the comfort with wooden suits and rough tweed of course wool challis is canon.

The only issue with wool ties (not always) is that they can tie a thicker knot. I have about a dozen or so wool/cashmere ties (mostly collecting dust in my closet)
 
QuandoDio said:
Yeah, I don't get the reluctance with regards to wooden ties. Whilst I wear ties a few times a year max these days, wooden /cashmere ties are canon.

In cooler weather, they are a nice contrast with heavier worsted suits. I also like the comfort with wooden suits and rough tweed of course wool challis is canon.

The only issue with wool ties (not always) is that they can tie a thicker knot. I have about a dozen or so wool/cashmere ties (mostly collecting dust in my closet)
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So you are really into wood, huh
 
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