Ties,regimental,university,college, club.

[Jock Scot]

Since a striped tie is not a part of our general culture, I guess our sensibilities are geared to colors blending in. I, for one, was taught never to wear any colors which clashed. I don't think this is unusual for my generation.

But then, for many of us, the British style isn't our model of dressing. Nor is there any reason it should be.

Well you are seemingly willing to buy into the kilt wearing world which one way or another is British, albeit the Scots part of it!

[Tim Little]

Great suggestion, Jock.

I don't have any military connections myself, but I have found that my high school tie -- we received these for graduation -- is my "go to" tie if a necktie is called for:



I actually got the idea that the combination might work from seeing pictures of British regimental ties combined with Highland wear.

[Colonel MacNeal]

As a former resident of the UK, it's been my experience that only the "old boys" can recognise their school tie or regimental tie. However, I would never wear a tie or lapel pin for which I lacked proper association. I must admit that I am not so rigid on tartan selection though.

[HeathBar]

I have enjoyed this thread. I've known about regimental, club, etc.... ties since I've been a member of the forum. I've done a few searches for striped ties and a lot of these ties look like the regimental ties. They may be the same tie, just not sold as belonging to a specific regiment. Would this cause a blunder?

For my own alma mater, I have two choices. One is an orange and white stripe and the other is navy with narrow orange stripes and a repeated torch pattern. I also saw one for an Institute of Bankers. Since I am employed by a bank, would that be appropriate?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

For my own alma mater, I have two choices. One is an orange and white stripe and the other is navy with narrow orange stripes and a repeated torch pattern. I also saw one for an Institute of Bankers. Since I am employed by a bank, would that be appropriate?

Unless you are a Member of the Institute of Bankers you shouldn't wear their tie.

Striped ties (called "Rep stripes" unless they represent a specific organization) are widely available in the USA and Canada. School ties are also widely available in the USA and Canada, as are some "military ties" and "club" ties.

But, to prevent anyone on XMTS feeling that they are somehow "left out" or "disenfranchised" when it comes to neck wear, might I suggest an XMTS tie? It should be based on equal width stripes of the lightest and darkest colours of the XMTS tartan, these stripes separated by a narrow (1/3rd the width of the wide stripe) yellow stripe (representing the XMTS plant badge).

So there you have it-- the X MARKS THE SCOT Club Tie!

[Jock Scot]

Unless you are a Member of the Institute of Bankers you shouldn't wear their tie.

Striped ties (called "Rep stripes" unless they represent a specific organization) are widely available in the USA and Canada. School ties are also widely available in the USA and Canada, as are some "military ties" and "club" ties.

But, to prevent anyone on XMTS feeling that they are somehow "left out" or "disenfranchised" when it comes to neck wear, might I suggest an XMTS tie? It should be based on equal width stripes of the lightest and darkest colours of the XMTS tartan, these stripes separated by a narrow (1/3rd the width of the wide stripe) yellow stripe (representing the XMTS plant badge).

So there you have it-- the X MARKS THE SCOT Club Tie!

Now there is a thought!

[SFCRick]

I for one have always worn my regimental tie , for the past 35 years- nothing new here.

[pdcorlis]

I'll never forget the first time I saw a field of regimental ties displayed in a storefront window in the UK. Collectively and individually I thought they were stunning - something about the color combinations really appeals to my eye. Now, I would never wear one - as I lack any affiliation but they are truly stunning none the less.

As I'm sure Jock and others from across the pond realize all too well, we Americans - in general - don't do subtle... but I do so like the idea presented in this thread and I'm sure finding a suitable rep tie is not an impossible task.

If I may stray a bit - I must admit I deeply admire the casual genius of mixing and matching tartan, stripes, tweeds, corduroy, moleskin, etc. I see it when I visit Scotland and Britain. One example - observing older gents in country pubs almost always leaves my mouth hanging open. Its like music. Learners practice their scales - but real musicians are capable wonderful and beautiful improvisation without hitting a sour note. Many of us are "learning our scales" someday perhaps, we'll be able to improvise...

[Alan H]

Jock, I certainly like the look of the regimental tie with a kilt. I work at STanford University and the closest we can come to a Stanford Tie is a brick red solid tie with the Stanford logo embroidered on the front, rather small, or possibly a brick red tie with small trees (the mascot is El Palo Alto, a local redwood tree) scattered about.

University of California, Santa Barbara (my undergraduate University) is more likely to have University Surfboard than a tie!

[BoldHighlander]

Interesting thread. I'm not much of a tie wearer, I'm usually dressed fairly casual, but more to the point because of a large neck I have problems with shirt collars being constricting.

At any rate I appreciate all the links & have bookmarked them, just in case