Ascots

[BinkieBaumont]

Turns out the Lady in the Formal hire shop is related to a cove at the office, i got him to phone her and say "I Have one of your Customers here" he handed the phone over and I told her i had been into the shop, she was very apologetic and was going to the Warehouse the following day she only hoped the "Cravats" had not been THROWN OUT!!!!, considering she was going to charge me $15.00 per item i think she should give them to me, i'm practicaly family!!!

 

[BinkieBaumont]

The Cove at work got a call from the "relative" who owns the Formal Dress Hire place, they have not found any at the warehouse but they can make one up!!!

No thanks I want something pre-owned im doing my GREEN bit!

 

[carter]

Binkie, When will we be seeing one (or more) of your new cravats in action?

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Oh yes! what a corker of an idea I shall look for a tripod for my Box Brownie. imediately after Dinner on Ebay

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Has anyone ever tried making their own cravat?

 

[wimbledonballs]

cravat

Always buy my cravats from Turnbull and Asser in London.

 

[H.Johnson]

Has anyone ever tried making their own cravat?

Yes. IMO not a good use of time, unless you really, really want a particular pattern. I wanted a polka-dot WW2 RAF-type thing. Making the lining fit is the most difficult part.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

I'm rather hankering for a Cravat in a "Prince of Wales check (plaid) in a shiny fabric. I know it must exist!!!

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I spoke to a friend of mine that makes his own neckties, bowties and cravats and he pointed me in the direction of this:

FREE CRAVAT PATTERN

Cut 1.5 yards white linen. Keep the selvage edge smooth.
Fold in half lengthwise.
Measure 10 inches on the fold and cut. This will give you an isosceles triangle, 55" x 10".
Hand sew a narrow hem on the slanted edges - the selvage edge is already finished.
Spray starch and iron.

I think this will give you a more formal cravat but it's a start.

 

[H.Johnson]

It does - I have one.

I'm rather hankering for a Cravat in a "Prince of Wales check (plaid) in a shiny fabric. I know it must exist!!!

 

[katiemakeup]

Is there a difference between an ascot and a cravat? Is it materials? Shape? How you tie it? Where/when you wear it?

 

[Baron Kern]

Is there a difference between an ascot and a cravat? Is it materials? Shape? How you tie it? Where/when you wear it?

An ascot is a style of cravat, the day ascot cravat tie is shorter than the formal length ascot cravat. They are ment to be worn tucked under the shirt.

The Ascot (also known as the Day Ascot Cravat tie):

A formal length ascot cravat:

These formal length cravats are worn over the shirt and go under the vest usually.

Then there is the Regency Cravats which is the old old style of cravat:

 

[LordBest]

Inspired by this thread I purchased my first cravat, I think I am addicted now as I will be purchasing many more. Not sure I am doing a particularlygood job of knotting the thing though

 

[Queue]

I tell you guys....wear an ascot your next time out on the town. I wore one for the first time last evening at my favorite spot for happy hour. I was astounded by the compliments from women I didn't know. Wearing a button-down shirt and fall sport coat I was told that 'men just don't know how to dress anymore' and 'you really know how to pull that look off.' It was a fun evening.

This comment, and others (and the fact that ascots/cravats are wicked) has made me want to take the plunge. Lionheart mentioned that his favorites 'J.Press and Ralph Lauren' and Spitfire endorced www.tiewarehouse.co.uk. Any other suggestions on where to get them, other than the usual ebay/classified section of the lounge?

Thanks!

 

[Lionheart]

This comment, and others (and the fact that ascots/cravats are wicked) has made me want to take the plunge. Lionheart mentioned that his favorites 'J.Press and Ralph Lauren' and Spitfire endorced www.tiewarehouse.co.uk. Any other suggestions on where to get them, other than the usual ebay/classified section of the lounge?

Thanks!

You may want to check out www.forzieri.com

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Patrick Cargil in a cravat circa 1975

 

[Schofields]

i usually only wear an ascot at night, with my robe, as i get cold very easily, all year round

ill use whatever is available: ascot, wool scarf, etc. as long as it keeps me warm. looking good is a bonus too

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Just scored these three Beauties

E B A Y

 

[yoonie]

Inspired by this thread I purchased my first cravat, I think I am addicted now as I will be purchasing many more. Not sure I am doing a particularlygood job of knotting the thing though

I don't think the knot is the problem. Excuse me for saying so, but you've got a melon! I think that if you had wider collars and unbuttoned one more button, it would suit your face and proportions much better.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"I say old Chap, steady on, that was rather un-called for, one might even take you for a Bounder and a cad! Sir!!