Quote Originally Posted by YoungMan View Post

Does anyone actually own a tie like this? It doesn't quite look right IMO.
There is a two-fold reason it doesn't look "quite right":
(1) The five button waistcoat with the Prince Charlie coatee creates an unfortunate amalgam of lines. The PC is designed to be worn with a three button waistcoat and so the "plunge" of the coatee's lapels looks awkward-- rather like you are wearing either the wrong waistcoat or the wrong jacket!
(2) The overall look is a pastiche, and like most pastiches it doesn't work. The wing collar is far too large (it looks like a regular collar folded over), as is the knot in the tie. Instead of looking Vicorian or Edwardian, the result comes off looking too theatrical, to "made up".

I'm not a fan of pre-tied neckwear, but if worn with a five button waistcoat, dress Argyll jacket, and a fold-over collar (with a bit of spread to show off the knot) it would be acceptable at a formal day time wedding. In the evening (same jacket and waistcoat) you would be better off with a foulard or stripped tie, or one in a solid, conservative, colour. If worn to a formal affair in the evening (ie: black tie or tuxedo) then a black bow tie and three button waistcoat would be the perfect choice to go with the dress Argyll.