Ascots

[luvthatlulu]

I'm just guessing...

Indeed, as the gentleman above me mentioned ascots do frequently draw attention, but usually of adoration. I too live in Boston and get it quite frequently when I sport the ascot. However, I had a general question for all of those in this thread: How do you prevent the ascot from coming loose and falling down and need re-tightening? Any thoughts? I usually try to tug my hardest at the not without compromising breathing, but it still manages to fall down sometimes. Thank you,

T Cameron.

...but that's probably done with a pin or stickpin. Am I right? Mine seems to stay in place as long as I wear it under a shirt collar (non-polo).

How about duct tape? Velcro?

 

[TCameron]

Makes sense. I was tried to be sold one with an over coat I just bought tonight, I guess I should have taken the offer. Thanks,

T Cameron

 

[Lionheart]

However, I had a general question for all of those in this thread: How do you prevent the ascot from coming loose and falling down and need re-tightening?.

There are different ways you can tie it that can sometimes help, but for me, the weight of the silk can help too. I tend to lean towards ascots with a heavier silk and I've found they seem to stay in place longer without getting loose. My 2 current favorites are J.Press and Ralph Lauren for ascots.

 

[Spitfire]

My 19 year old son got his first cravat today as a special pre-xmas gift.
The dark blue with white dots of course!
Will try to get him infront of a camera one of these days.

 

[Westward]

There are different ways you can tie it that can sometimes help, but for me, the weight of the silk can help too. I tend to lean towards ascots with a heavier silk and I've found they seem to stay in place longer without getting loose. My 2 current favorites are J.Press and Ralph Lauren for ascots.

Agreed. But simply getting it tied well (like a four-in-hand knot, but without slipping the blade through at the end) goes a long way to keeping it in place. But if you're looking for the fool proof method, there are these pre-tied ones (sounds awful, but they aren't really) from Beau Ties that work very nicely.

 

[Lionheart]

My 19 year old son got his first cravat today as a special pre-xmas gift.
The dark blue with white dots of course!
Will try to get him infront of a camera one of these days.

Spitfire, is there a particular vendor that you go to?

 

[Speedster]

My 19 year old son got his first cravat today as a special pre-xmas gift.
The dark blue with white dots of course!
Will try to get him infront of a camera one of these days.

I just got one as well (my birthday was 27 November); the dark blue with white dots of course

 

[Spitfire]

I just got one as well (my birthday was 27 November); the dark blue with white dots of course

Way to go, Speedster! Og et forsinket til lykke!!!!:cheers1:

 

[Spitfire]

Spitfire, is there a particular vendor that you go to?

Yes: www.tiewarehouse.co.uk - happy hunting!

 

[eightbore]

Good lord! This thread is still goin on? Has it been decided yet if vintage aficionados should be conforming to the text book or the history book?

:eusa_doh:

 

[Spitfire]

We are way past that eightbore - untill you brought it up again.

 

[Smithy]

I was wearing a navy blue cravat with white polka dots when I went to dinner last night. Sans bush shirt mind you...

 

[eightbore]

 

[Ecuador Jim]

I thought I might try a bit of an experiment. A friend was headed to Africa and I asked him to see how an ascot with bushwear would be perceived. He agreed.

On his return, I inquired about the reception his attire received.

He said, "Well, the hyenas laughed at me all night". lol lol lol

 

[carter]

Spitfire, is there a particular vendor that you go to?

I've purchased four from these folks.

http://stores.ebay.com/House-of-Krypilo_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZQ2d999QQftidZ2QQtZkm

 

[Lionheart]

I've purchased four from these folks.

http://stores.ebay.com/House-of-Krypilo_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZQ2d999QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Thanks for the tip Carter - is the quality decent from them?

 

[Westward]

Thanks for the tip Carter - is the quality decent from them?

Hey, Lionheart. I see you've changed your avatar. Nice picture!!

 

[BellyTank]

Good lord! This thread is still goin on? Has it been decided yet if vintage aficionados should be conforming to the text book or the history book?

:eusa_doh:

It was always both... of course.

B
T

 

[Lionheart]

Thanks Westward.

Did anyone see this link? I'd like to hear opinions on this one:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=705084

 

[kodou]

not quite an ascot but...

I think the image that greets you to the Purple Label spring update is nice.
I like the styling touch done by using one of their necktie's like an ascot.
And now for the relevance to the forum...
I know from the old Ralph Lauren thread here that they take a lot from the golden era.
Has anyone here seen where this look would've been done before?