Ties, Bowties or Cravats

[The Tartan Oyster Club]

I think Cravats with winged shirts look real smart, and they are all the rage
in Scotland. What are your thoughts on the subject.

[Bugbear]

For evening wear... I would prefer a jabot, but with a spread collar and dress argyle etc. So far, I only have the spread collar shirt.

Look forward to following the discussion.

[Fougasse]

I'm still to be convinced; I think a good quality, self-tied bow tie takes the biscuit every time.

[Bugbear]

I'm still to be convinced; I think a good quality, self-tied bow tie takes the biscuit every time.

No, nothing wrong with bow ties. I don't know a lot about cravats. Four-in-hand ties are fine too, for the right setting etc.

[skauwt]

in the past i had a bow tie and pc jacket/vest and thought it looked alright but i must admit i much prefer the look and style of the victorian wing tip shirt and rouche/cravat ties they go best with a 5 button wasistcoat/vest
but i reckon the bow tie looks better with a pc style waistcoat/vest compared to a 5 button waistcoat/vest

[puffer]

I think Cravats with winged shirts look real smart, and they are all the rage
in Scotland. What are your thoughts on the subject.

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

[The Tartan Oyster Club]

[QUOTE=skauwt;710726]in the past i had a bow tie and pc jacket/vest and thought it looked alright but i must admit i much prefer the look and style of the victorian wing tip shirt and rouche/cravat ties.
Hi Skauwt, I just love that Victorian look also.

[The Tartan Oyster Club]

Hi Puffer, I think it looks Stylish...Top marks

[skauwt]

i guess in some aspects we have alot to thank the victorians for when it comes to styles of clothing that still exisit today in scotland ,granted they more or less absorbed the styles from different parts of the "empire" and copied styles from other countires into some every day usage ...but the style does it for me whereever its origins may be

[Tartan Shortbread Jock]

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