deCravat vs. Ascot
Why is this on my mind? I’m really not sure. Maybe it is the hot weather that gets me thinking how thankful I am that I don’t have to wear a necktie to work.
This was not the case a few years ago. When I was on the faculty at College America in Fort Collins, I had to wear a necktie all four days of the week that I taught. Some days this was from 8 in the morning until after 10 at night.
Boy, am I glad the “uniform of the day” for me now is shorts and a polo shirt.
Anyway, back to the difference between a cravat and an ascot.
A cravat can best be described as a band or scarf work around the neck. (So far, this also sounds like an ascot, tie, Apache tie and boa.)
The cravat is usually a wide, straight piece of material. It is commonly work loosely tied with the neck of the shirt of the wearer being open or not fully buttoned.
It is tied in a slip knot. The ends hang vertically, and overlap.
Ascots on the other hand (or neck) are defined as a necktie or scarf. It is tied, and the ends hang flatly, one across the other. Many times, a decorative pin is used to secure the ascot.
Like its cousin the cravat, it is worn with an open neck shirt, but used for more formal occasions. I have seen ascots word with tuxedos at weddings too.
The ascot gets its name from the Royal Ascot Racetrack in England.
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Very interesting–I’m not really keen on either style though.
Thanks Kerrie
As you can tell, I don’t wear this type of men’s wear much.