Ties

[creagdhubh]

Yup, as Frank said, I think it's a distinctly American attempt to look important and meaningful, while also looking like you're a "common man". It seems to fail on both accounts in my opinion, but there it is. I agree that it's sloppy and uncouth. But here in the US, believe it or not, that is sometimes seen as a good thing, even in politics. Many folks flat-out reject the wearing of ties to begin with, as it would make them feel like they belong to a social class which they despise. And with all the recent social division between different economic groups (not only in politics, but in life), this phenomenon of wearing a tie sloppily seems to give them some sort of common ground. Not to mention the obvious fact that it's more comfortable, and American society has started to value comfort over decorum. Or at least that's the way I see it. I could be wrong.

I agree, Tobus! In regards to your concluding statement, your point couldn't be further from the truth. I see it all the time, so you are definitely not the only one, and you are definitely not wrong.

Kind regards,

[Downunder Kilt]

I mean no insult to anyone least of all the good citizens of the USA, but why not take a couple of seconds and just take the tie off? To quote an old headmaster of mine: "I don't care who you are, but when you are in my school you wear the tie properly ,or not at all, in certain circumstances and to do otherwise is just sloppy and uncouth." I remember the words exactly as I had to write those words out probably hundreds of times during my stay at that particular school . However from then on in life, it was no surprise to me that others, many others, were of the same opinion-----and right.

Jock you must of had my boys master, Mr Shortall, father as headmaster, as I fell foul of him for exaclty the same thing and suffered the same punishment

[frank_a]

Don't mind me, this is a test.

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Thanks Steve, the test worked!

And boy o boy, did I start this thread about ties? Gee!

Frank

[Peter Crowe]

I agree, Tobus! In regards to your concluding statement, your point couldn't be further from the truth. I see it all the time, so you are definitely not the only one, and you are definitely not wrong.

Kind regards,

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Sorry couldn't resist that one Kyle However, I agree with you about the concluding statement made by Tobus.

[creagdhubh]

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Sorry couldn't resist that one Kyle However, I agree with you about the concluding statement made by Tobus.

Hahahaha!!! No worries, Peter. I enjoy the "abuse."

[Ancienne Alliance]

Here is an old picture of me on Father's Day ...

[frank_a]

Tell me, what would the rabble say to a shirt and tie like this (I'm wearing with a black suit today) with my Ancient Campbell kilt and a tweed jacket?

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[creagdhubh]

Tell me, what would the rabble say to a shirt and tie like this (I'm wearing with a black suit today) with my Ancient Campbell kilt and a tweed jacket?

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I think it would look rather smart, Frank.

[frank_a]

Thank you, just looking for an opinion. Most of my dress shirts are solid color, mostly white, and this is my casual Friday look. I do have some new fangled solid color shirts, but am looking to maybe buy one or two tattersall just for the heck of it. I'm projecting to next week and having my newly VMac tailored Harris Tweed kilt jacket! Victoria tells me it is being shipped today.

By the way, that is a terrible picture, but it was the best of 3 shots!

Busy day today here so far, but thanks again. I must get back at it.

Frank

[BCAC]

Tell me, what would the rabble say to a shirt and tie like this (I'm wearing with a black suit today) with my Ancient Campbell kilt and a tweed jacket?

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It's difficult to say. Normally stripes and tartan is a no-no (not because of any so called rules or anything, simply because it doesn't look good).