Have the Dukes led me astray?

**McElmurry** · 1st May 12, 06:45 PM

I was looking for a way to keep sunscreen of my collar and came across these instuctions for a twisted neckerchief. I figured two Dukes can not be wrong. My coworkers are ribbing me for my selection of neckwear. So what's the scoop. Does the neckercheif worn in this fashion have some significance of which I am not aware? I didn't get the memo.

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/...ckerchief.html

the other Duke is here,

http://classicfilmfan23.blogspot.com...film-fest.html

**JSFMACLJR** · 1st May 12, 06:50 PM

Are you making an attempt at humour? You certainly aren't discussing anything kilt related.

I have been known to wear a handkerchief like that from time to time. Why? Because I like them.

**McElmurry** · 1st May 12, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Are you making an attempt at humour? You certainly aren't discussing anything kilt related.

I have been known to wear a handkerchief like that from time to time. Why? Because I like them.

No attempt at humor, it is an honest question. I was attending a scottish games and it was quite sunny. I wanted to wear a nice shirt but sunscreen was a must. I did not want sunsceen on my collar and it seemed like a good solution. A few of my friends thought it was a little too Paul Lynde. If they are being childish...fine. But I am not. I would think any neckwear was fair for discussion in the contemporary section.

**Tobus** · 2nd May 12, 11:23 AM

I will wear a neckerchief like that when it's really hot. Dip it in cold water, then tie it on, and it provides cooling action for quite a while. And of course, it keeps your neck from getting sunburned.

Lots of folks around here do it, though many are wearing it in the 'cowboy' fashion (ala the second Duke of mention).

But hey - it's perfectly appropriate with a kilt:

**Muddy** · 1st May 12, 11:10 PM

I don't see a problem. Would sorta need to see a pic of it "in action" with the kilt to make a proper judgement though.
But, I don't get why anybody would hassle or rib you about it. People can be funny. My wife gives me hell when I try to wear an ascot. She hates it, I dig it. Whatever.

**McElmurry** · 2nd May 12, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Muddy

I don't see a problem. Would sorta need to see a pic of it "in action" with the kilt to make a proper judgement though.
But, I don't get why anybody would hassle or rib you about it. People can be funny. My wife gives me hell when I try to wear an ascot. She hates it, I dig it. Whatever.

I'll post a picture in a month or so when I get my kilt. Some looks work for some people and not others.

**Pleater** · 6th May 12, 06:03 PM

My kilt of DPM is often accessorised with a green and black shemarg, most often worn around the neck, but it is sometimes worn wrapped around as on heathland when the wind gets up it is often carrying sand, which is very unpleasant without protection.

A kerchief at the neck was an item of traditional costume here and is still seen - the style has been extended to dogs and even Princes, so it can be said to be truly universal. It is therefore most apt as an item to be worn with a kilt.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**theborderer** · 2nd May 12, 01:25 AM

Why not go for a Ascot tie and let it hang outside the shirt like a jabot

**Chas** · 2nd May 12, 07:14 AM

I think that if you tie it as per your first link and then tuck the ends in, it will look like a cravat. And there is no reason why you shouldn't wear a cravat with a kilt.

Regards

Chas

**ForresterModern** · 2nd May 12, 10:39 AM

Personally I just use the spray-on type of sports high-SPF sunscreen (the clear stuff, not the spray creme) which dries into your skin in about a minute and lasts all day, come rain or shine, sweat, or rub from your collar. Just be careful not to spray the stuff around your glasses, sunglasses, or car windows or paint, as it dries hard on those as well, and is not as easy to get off. Never had it ever stain anything fabric unless I sprayed directly on the fabric by mistake.