I am 63 years-old and I was always a lover of classical, elegant clothes, therefore I was wearing cravats at the age of 15. Most of my friends laughed at me but I did not care. Today, in the awful, scruffy society we live in I insist in wearing them. Some people look at me as if I came out of a flying saucer (LOL)
I’ve been a men’s wear enthusiast for three years, and I’ve always wanted to wear one, but I didn’t have the courage until I saw Mr. Howell on Gilligan’s Island wearing one around and I bought two of them. I'm fixing to incorporate smoking jackets and slippers into my wardrobe. BTW, I am 18 years old; I hope that I will start a new trend in my generation.
My most steadfast advice, at any age of your life, is that you should never feel compelled to conform to a pack mentality when it comes to your personal style. If you feel you can rock a cravat - go for it! Own the look and make it a signature item in your style rotation. After all, its classically elegant and definitely transcends the world of throw-away fashion. Well done to you young sir fort being so sartorially forward in your thinking! Ash
I love wearing cravats. Yes, I do get mildly teased for it. But when I do, I simply explain, “I wear a T-shirt under my shirt to protect the shirt. A T-shirt, however, is underwear. No gentleman would go out in public showing his underwear. So I simply cover my T-shirt with the cravat. In addition, the cravat protects the neck of the shirt from stains.“ That has the benefit of being accurate, and true.
I feel you on the wife hating them but me loving them. I can attest that nobody forgets you in a sales situation. They may forget the name but, dammit, they remember the style
I love the cravat especially in the colder months. I always use a silk or polyester scarf. It is easier to clean and give a light pressing. As to how I wear one. I normally set one up as you would wear a tie. I leave the back piece rather long and then pull the back piece up behind over and then lay in front of the knot. This way it will stay in position for hours. Most of my friends love the idea of wearing one, unfortunately at the last moment they give up. I do find that I stand out from the crowd. Although those that know me except that. Love your channel. Please keep going.
I love cravats! They’re so versatile. Steve Jones, the guitarist from the Sex Pistols wears them as well as the more predictable wearers. One other clothing item that can give a similar effect is a stretchy material (polyester) tube called a “Buff”. Buff is the trade name, but there are many good copies. They offer a multitude of colours and can be worn around the neck, on the head and Buff have videos demonstrating their versatility. They don’t replace cravats, but can be used as a casual piece of neckwear that can be pulled up as a face covering too. Having said that, I’m off to buy another cravat!
I'm in my 60s. I would have avoided this as a younger man but I'm am now confident that I have entered my cravat years. Ooops! I should have waited till the end before commenting. I have fine features (I flatter myself) and I think that I would have looked like a dandy, even in my 40s. Also, I'm now at an age when my neck is looking its age. I'd rather show style and colour than wrinkles.
Well done you! How great to see a chap on here talking about fashion and the importance of men looking good. Why not?! Love that you are trying to bring the cravat back! It’s time isn’t it? My dad has asked me to make one for him for Xmas. So was searching for a pattern today. Thanks for the video. I loved it.
I'm 68 and recently acquired my first cravat. I mostly wear an open neck shirt and found that I sometimes felt cold around the neck. I decided to try a cravat for practical reasons. I bought my cravat on eBay. It is part of a set with a pocket square and cufflinks . It was £9.99. it's labelled as being pure silk, but for that price I have my doubts. It's a solid colour (burgundy) with a kind of woven paisley pattern. It's really comfortable to wear, keeps me warm and I love the look of it. I'm thinking of buying another one - probably a solid colour again as most of my shirts are striped or checked.
Looking sharp mate. I too love wearing cravats - I have 5 of them all silk; green & yellow, burgundy, blue, purple and maroon; paisley and floral designs.
Splendid video. I find that the scarf worn as a cravat is a frequent part of my cool weather wear about the house. I appreciate the aliexpress tip great prices
Well said, Ash. I mirror all that you say....even down to the cravat hating wife! Although I dont have a best friend named John! I have many (ironically, I am a recently retired Colonel) some silk and several hand made in a light cotton from the gentlemens cravat market. I also use them to enhance the neck line of crew neck jumper rather than a collared shirt. A great video which will hopefully entice some new wearers.
I started wearing a cravatte half a year ago and I have to agree with you. It is very comfortable to wear and a nice bit of colour. Being a physics teacher it is also very practical, since you don't have to worry about your neckware gets stuck in some experiment.
Video was very informative. I have always been a fan of the kravat. I am an avid tie and bow tie guy. I have always wanted to wear kravat. I am adding it to my wardrobe. Thanx for this vid
The cravat is a polarising item of clothing - some hate it - some love it sand appreciate the value of a splash of colour. I am delighted you are a chap of class and fine taste also!
Recently bought several cravats from AliExpress and a local shop. The local shop was way more expensive than Ali but I like supporting local. And have gotten several compliments I wasn't expecting.
Thanks again. Bit of a story. We had a tailors in Swansea until the mid 70s called Sidney Heath. He was the go to tailor for many years with a great reputation. I searched his name on evil-bay to see if any of his wares were still about. The search turned up a fabulous great coat and a day cravat with an excellent "sidney heath" label for the princely sum of six quid, so I bought it. Mr Heath's day cravat WILL ride again.... maybe to a little lunch with Mrs B in Mumbles.
Its tragic that all the small tailor shops have gone to the wall as an entire generation of chaps have become accustomed to purchasing inexpensive clobber that has most likely been produced in a sweat shop in a developing country. 'Buy cheap and buy twice' as my associate once extolled to me and he was right - the pain of the purchase is soon forgotten with exquisite, quality apparel.
Your channel is the best addition to mens sensibilities since the leather wallet! Greetings from New Mexico! You're doing very important work for the minds of young men especially. Modern style is a disaster and there is no clear reason for it. Any fashion direction is a light in the tunnel but yours shines the way out of boring style. Thank you.
Thank you sir. Incidentally I received my first ever wedding proposal in Albuquerque in your fine state. Far too many margaritas were involved and the lady in question was also impaired by alcohol, but it sticks in my mine....... I am grateful that I have managed to master my drinking!
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you Sir! I’ve only recently stumbled upon your channel and I see a wonderful repository of knowledge, wisdom and humility befitting of a true gentleman. I only wish you had been around in my youth! Joking aside, the Art of dressing one’s self is often disregarded in favor of following the herd. Apologies Cowboy joke. I catch flak for wearing sensible clothes all the time. A tie and overcoat when it’s cold? Yes. Linen when it’s hot? Yes. Meanwhile people are dressed in a Sea of dingy gray middle of the road sweatpants and hoodies and wonder why they feel no pride in their appearance. My own path was full of the same but I’ve always stepped it up a bit for special occasions or performances. I’m a salesman at a humble smoke shop and people ask why I’m dressed up. I reply for You our Customers! The smiles are the best. A man should first discover who he is then dress accordingly. Thanks for spreading the good word! Greetings from New Mexico!
I am an avid cravat wearer, so I fully subscribe to your point of view. On the other hand, I usually wear bow ties, self-tie of course. I am not afraid of what others may say...
I was taking two jackets to the tailors yesterday (in the north of Scotland) and although the sun came out, there was quite a cold breeze now and then. I wasn’t wearing a tie and had my shirt neck unbuttoned. I could really have felt much warmer had I possessed a cravat. In my younger days, I would not have had the courage to wear one, but now, entering my late 60s, I put comfort and style before other’s opinion. A cravat is my next purchase. There is a UK TV program called “Dogs behaving (very) badly” and the gentleman who teaches the dog owners how to train their dogs, usually wears tweed and a cravat. It would be great if his doing so helped to make the style popular again.
I think I have one hypothesis about why the ascot or cravat or non-necktie forms or neckwear fell out of style in the US particularly, and it had to with the 60s fashions. Picture Jimi Hendrix and him frequently being photographed wearing either an ascot, scarf or some kind of neck adornment. Also, with Scooby-Doo and the Fred character wearing an orange ascot, the end of which he didn't tuck into his shirt. I think that look became exceptionally dated, along with many other aspects of the series. Perhaps ensuing decades lashed back against the 60s fashions, for while they were very colorful, were perhaps too colorful to the point of garishness.
I always wear them. I own over 100 ascots more than any store..Yes !,if done right,you will be the best dressed man in any room.. I always am ,but I also wear exotic skin shoes and belts.I have a very high status look about me..You will need the million dollar collar on your shirts , to look best..I will wear a tie ,for business only..Ascots=class. Style... The only negative I experienced, because I am older--is women coming on to me. Thinking I could be a Sugar Daddy for them...Bruce Wayne wears them when he's not in the Batman gear..
I salute you sir, you are a stylish chap with taste and class. Sadly the cravat is much maligned in this modern era - however, men such as ourselves will turn the tide and make cravats stylish again!!
Count me in.I can count on 1 hand the times I've seen men with Ascots ,even in Beverly Hills.There's a style coach here on YT,who is anti Ascots.I have no use for his advice.
Nicely done vid on the meaning and utility of Men's neckwear Ash.👍 One point of interest, you didn't mention that in Ancient China, certain Dynasty's Military Men wore silk tie's👔 as part of their uniform as well! Always a pleasure to catch one of your Sartorial education vids🎥Ash,👍 Cheers🇬🇧 from America!🇺🇸
I saw this vid and realised what I'm missing! I'm 48 and going on holiday for a few weeks and this is the perfect accessory. I bought 2 men's scarves not cravat ties on ETSY, both from the 1960's and in perfect condition. Well they look great, people who give that look (you know what I mean) when they see a well dressed man, I find, are more often than not dressed in a very similar manner to either a vagrant or someone going to work on a building site!
Got one in Rome on my honeymoon. Flying duck pattern. I don't wear it with anything more formal than a v-neck sweater, but that's just me. The wedding 'cravat' shown was one of those hideous rental suit ties which no chap should be caught dead in. An 'Ascot' is the striped neck gear worm with a morning suit and winged collar. Kind of a victorian look no longer in favor. Morning dress these days is worn with conventional ties and spread collar dress shirts. Look at pictures of English weddings and the attendees at 'Ascot' +only top button unbuttoned
I regularly wear them as I don’t like something tight around my neck. People are curious about them and ask me where to get them. They seem pretty uncommon in America.
I have a couple questions. Can a cravat protect the back of the neck from sunburn, and how good would one look without a suit jacket just a plain white long sleeve collared shirt?
Hi Ash, I enjoy watching your videos and have seen your channel grow, congratulations... what are the rules on how casual you can go with a cravat... can it be worn without a jacket and with jeans or is that a step too far....?
Hi John, thanks for the question. I can only answer with my own observations, as I'm sure that there would be differing views on this topic, as I find the subject of the cravat to be enormously divisive. It seems to be equally loved and hated by many chaps (and my wife), but, as you will have guessed from the video, I am a fan! You also have to remember that there are no hard-and-fast rules in this 'chap' game. Style rules are suggestions only in my view and can be broken as/when your personal situation dictates - so, this is only my own interpretation of the answer to your question. Looking back at the cravat-wearers of the past, with perhaps the Duke of Windsor being uppermost in my mind, the cravat was frequently worn with just a shirt, or even a polo shirt in the appropriate circumstances (warm weather, etc.) so to answer your question,I do not think a jacket is a requirement to the wearing of a ascot or cravat. Denim jeans is another matter though. I think of the denim trousers to be of the most informal of all trousers (hence their original usage as working garments) and I personally would not wear a cravat with jeans. However, that id not to say I think to do so would be inappropriate. Its just the case that I have not really worn jeans for a few years now, having replaced them in my own wardrobe with mostly chino trousers. This contributes to my own thoughts around the denim trouser as being very casual and perhaps a step too informal to wear any neck adornment. But, if jeans are part of your style, I think it may be acceptable if you were dressing for an evening with friends,or whatever. After all, your style is entirely yours to define - you set the rules and parameters. But if you do wear that cravat with your denim - wear it with confidence - own it! Ash
The Chap's Guide Thank you for your prompt reply, I agree that maybe denim is a tad too far on the casual side, I just wanted it confirmed... Keep up the good work.. 👍
Thanks a lot! I like the way you suggest wearing a cravat. A short question: could you please let me know when is it appropriate to wear a black pocket square?
I love ties, scarves, and cravats. For cravats, my main concern is about how to clean them, as all I have are silk ones. Silk touching the skin... Anyone with a solution to clean silk will be welcomed.
I would suggest that cleaning is a very rare occurrence for fine silk in such situations. It never gets dirty or heavily soiled in normal use and if it does, a light rinse in clean water should do the trick.
Do you have any videos that address the issue of wearing an undershirt or a t-shirt under your dress shirt of course there are obvious issues of using the right color as you don't want to wear a dark t-shirt under a light colored dress shirt but I also wonder about the v-neck possibility for when your collar is unbuttoned? And deodorants and colognes can stain nice shirts. Help!
I’m sorry, but when I think of cravats, I think of Oscar Wild or Noel Coward, and I fear I would attract the ‘wrong’ sort of attention. I know if I was to wear one here in Holland, my wife would be totally embarrassed and people would be sniggering behind my back, so it has to be a no from me. Interesting video all the same.
A cravat is not for everyone and even I chose carefully when to wear one, its is a little too avant garde for modern life, but just occasionally, it can be the perfect thing to elevate your look and boost your confidence. Best regards Ash
The Chap's Guide as a normal neck tie, making the back blade longer, then the back blade comes back and over the collar and the knot. If you don’t tie a cravat this way, you spend the whole day tightening and adjusting the thing. But you should know this being the style guru that you are.
I am 63 years-old and I was always a lover of classical, elegant clothes, therefore I was wearing cravats at the age of 15. Most of my friends laughed at me but I did not care. Today, in the awful, scruffy society we live in I insist in wearing them. Some people look at me as if I came out of a flying saucer (LOL)
As a Croat, I'm always pleased when someone knows the history of the cravat and neck tie.
Surfing Moose I visited Croatia a few summers ago. What a beautiful country. Amazing history too.
France remembers !
I’ve been a men’s wear enthusiast for three years, and I’ve always wanted to wear one, but I didn’t have the courage until I saw Mr. Howell on Gilligan’s Island wearing one around and I bought two of them. I'm fixing to incorporate smoking jackets and slippers into my wardrobe.
BTW, I am 18 years old; I hope that I will start a new trend in my generation.
My most steadfast advice, at any age of your life, is that you should never feel compelled to conform to a pack mentality when it comes to your personal style. If you feel you can rock a cravat - go for it! Own the look and make it a signature item in your style rotation. After all, its classically elegant and definitely transcends the world of throw-away fashion. Well done to you young sir fort being so sartorially forward in your thinking! Ash
Luxur Review --- Good move.
I love wearing cravats. Yes, I do get mildly teased for it. But when I do, I simply explain, “I wear a T-shirt under my shirt to protect the shirt. A T-shirt, however, is underwear. No gentleman would go out in public showing his underwear. So I simply cover my T-shirt with the cravat. In addition, the cravat protects the neck of the shirt from stains.“
That has the benefit of being accurate, and true.
I love it - great come-back to any style doubters!!
Good point on protecting a shirt collar. I wonder if it was the reason many workers wore them in the past?
Don't worry about getting teased because people laughed jesus when he was here
I feel you on the wife hating them but me loving them. I can attest that nobody forgets you in a sales situation. They may forget the name but, dammit, they remember the style
It's a shame that they are overlooked in the modern era. But I am leading the charge to bring them back!!
I love the cravat especially in the colder months. I always use a silk or polyester scarf. It is easier to clean and give a light pressing. As to how I wear one. I normally set one up as you would wear a tie. I leave the back piece rather long and then pull the back piece up behind over and then lay in front of the knot. This way it will stay in position for hours.
Most of my friends love the idea of wearing one, unfortunately at the last moment they give up.
I do find that I stand out from the crowd. Although those that know me except that. Love your channel. Please keep going.
I love cravats! They’re so versatile. Steve Jones, the guitarist from the Sex Pistols wears them as well as the more predictable wearers. One other clothing item that can give a similar effect is a stretchy material (polyester) tube called a “Buff”. Buff is the trade name, but there are many good copies. They offer a multitude of colours and can be worn around the neck, on the head and Buff have videos demonstrating their versatility. They don’t replace cravats, but can be used as a casual piece of neckwear that can be pulled up as a face covering too. Having said that,
I’m off to buy another cravat!
I'm in my 60s. I would have avoided this as a younger man but I'm am now confident that I have entered my cravat years. Ooops! I should have waited till the end before commenting. I have fine features (I flatter myself) and I think that I would have looked like a dandy, even in my 40s. Also, I'm now at an age when my neck is looking its age. I'd rather show style and colour than wrinkles.
Welcome to the cravat world sir - wear with poise & bearing!!
Ash, great video! I have started to incorporate the cravat into my wardrobe. I received a number of compliments. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
My wife hates these but I’m going to go ahead and add these.
I want to mention that Edward Fox wore a spectacular cravat in “The Day of the Jackal” film.
Indeed he did and he made it look so cooool.
Well done you! How great to see a chap on here talking about fashion and the importance of men looking good. Why not?! Love that you are trying to bring the cravat back! It’s time isn’t it? My dad has asked me to make one for him for Xmas. So was searching for a pattern today.
Thanks for the video. I loved it.
I'm 68 and recently acquired my first cravat. I mostly wear an open neck shirt and found that I sometimes felt cold around the neck. I decided to try a cravat for practical reasons.
I bought my cravat on eBay. It is part of a set with a pocket square and cufflinks . It was £9.99. it's labelled as being pure silk, but for that price I have my doubts. It's a solid colour (burgundy) with a kind of woven paisley pattern.
It's really comfortable to wear, keeps me warm and I love the look of it. I'm thinking of buying another one - probably a solid colour again as most of my shirts are striped or checked.
I bought about 15 off e bay all about £2.50 each all good quality too
Love it!!
I am living on the Northeast US. I went out last night and I could not resist wearing one of my many ascots.
Looking sharp mate. I too love wearing cravats - I have 5 of them all silk; green & yellow, burgundy, blue, purple and maroon; paisley and floral designs.
Splendid video. I find that the scarf worn as a cravat is a frequent part of my cool weather wear about the house. I appreciate the aliexpress tip great prices
Well said, Ash. I mirror all that you say....even down to the cravat hating wife! Although I dont have a best friend named John! I have many (ironically, I am a recently retired Colonel) some silk and several hand made in a light cotton from the gentlemens cravat market. I also use them to enhance the neck line of crew neck jumper rather than a collared shirt.
A great video which will hopefully entice some new wearers.
You are a perfect gentleman- stylish, funny, and completely modern!
I'm convinced!
I'm a big cravat fan. Really enjoy wearing them.
Wonderful video! Inspired me to get a cravat.
Nice summary. I need to get an ascot/cravat...it was a good look for Micheal Corleone in G2.
I started wearing a cravatte half a year ago and I have to agree with you. It is very comfortable to wear and a nice bit of colour. Being a physics teacher it is also very practical, since you don't have to worry about your neckware gets stuck in some experiment.
Video was very informative. I have always been a fan of the kravat. I am an avid tie and bow tie guy. I have always wanted to wear kravat. I am adding it to my wardrobe. Thanx for this vid
Glad it was helpful!
I have a number of cravats that I generally wear after dinner when I change from my suit to my smoking jacket.
Going to my nephews wedding rehearsal dinner, picked up a nice blazer think I will rock a cravat with that. Great video Sir really enjoy your channel.
Glad you liked it - my video on Wednesday will feature a tutorial on ascot/cravat tying methods - may also be of service to you.
Very informative and enjoyable. Thanks for providing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome am a lover of this cos it brings class to a man's wardrobe and hey your presentation is classical too.
The cravat is a polarising item of clothing - some hate it - some love it sand appreciate the value of a splash of colour. I am delighted you are a chap of class and fine taste also!
Recently bought several cravats from AliExpress and a local shop. The local shop was way more expensive than Ali but I like supporting local. And have gotten several compliments I wasn't expecting.
Thanks again. Bit of a story. We had a tailors in Swansea until the mid 70s called Sidney Heath. He was the go to tailor for many years with a great reputation. I searched his name on evil-bay to see if any of his wares were still about. The search turned up a fabulous great coat and a day cravat with an excellent "sidney heath" label for the princely sum of six quid, so I bought it. Mr Heath's day cravat WILL ride again.... maybe to a little lunch with Mrs B in Mumbles.
Its tragic that all the small tailor shops have gone to the wall as an entire generation of chaps have become accustomed to purchasing inexpensive clobber that has most likely been produced in a sweat shop in a developing country. 'Buy cheap and buy twice' as my associate once extolled to me and he was right - the pain of the purchase is soon forgotten with exquisite, quality apparel.
@@TheChapsGuide Indeed, there is an old saying "I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap, it's maker cannot afford to eat"
Your channel is the best addition to mens sensibilities since the leather wallet! Greetings from New Mexico! You're doing very important work for the minds of young men especially. Modern style is a disaster and there is no clear reason for it. Any fashion direction is a light in the tunnel but yours shines the way out of boring style. Thank you.
Thank you sir. Incidentally I received my first ever wedding proposal in Albuquerque in your fine state. Far too many margaritas were involved and the lady in question was also impaired by alcohol, but it sticks in my mine....... I am grateful that I have managed to master my drinking!
@@TheChapsGuide
Thank you Sir! I’ve only recently stumbled upon your channel and I see a wonderful repository of knowledge, wisdom and humility befitting of a true gentleman. I only wish you had been around in my youth! Joking aside, the Art of dressing one’s self is often disregarded in favor of following the herd. Apologies Cowboy joke. I catch flak for wearing sensible clothes all the time. A tie and overcoat when it’s cold? Yes. Linen when it’s hot? Yes. Meanwhile people are dressed in a Sea of dingy gray middle of the road sweatpants and hoodies and wonder why they feel no pride in their appearance. My own path was full of the same but I’ve always stepped it up a bit for special occasions or performances. I’m a salesman at a humble smoke shop and people ask why I’m dressed up. I reply for You our Customers! The smiles are the best. A man should first discover who he is then dress accordingly. Thanks for spreading the good word! Greetings from New Mexico!
Love cravats, Great content many thanks.
Glad you liked it.Best regards, Ash
Loved your video... thank you!
I am an avid cravat wearer, so I fully subscribe to your point of view. On the other hand, I usually wear bow ties, self-tie of course. I am not afraid of what others may say...
An Ascot, always! a Necktie, Business only!
Great video sir !, thanks a lot
Love it!
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was taking two jackets to the tailors yesterday (in the north of Scotland) and although the sun came out, there was quite a cold breeze now and then. I wasn’t wearing a tie and had my shirt neck unbuttoned. I could really have felt much warmer had I possessed a cravat. In my younger days, I would not have had the courage to wear one, but now, entering my late 60s, I put comfort and style before other’s opinion. A cravat is my next purchase. There is a UK TV program called “Dogs behaving (very) badly” and the gentleman who teaches the dog owners how to train their dogs, usually wears tweed and a cravat. It would be great if his doing so helped to make the style popular again.
I could not agree more sir. Break out the cravats again!!
Phenomenal video
I think I have one hypothesis about why the ascot or cravat or non-necktie forms or neckwear fell out of style in the US particularly, and it had to with the 60s fashions. Picture Jimi Hendrix and him frequently being photographed wearing either an ascot, scarf or some kind of neck adornment. Also, with Scooby-Doo and the Fred character wearing an orange ascot, the end of which he didn't tuck into his shirt. I think that look became exceptionally dated, along with many other aspects of the series. Perhaps ensuing decades lashed back against the 60s fashions, for while they were very colorful, were perhaps too colorful to the point of garishness.
I always wear them. I own over 100 ascots more than any store..Yes !,if done right,you will be the best dressed man in any room.. I always am ,but I also wear exotic skin shoes and belts.I have a very high status look about me..You will need the million dollar collar on your shirts , to look best..I will wear a tie ,for business only..Ascots=class.
Style... The only negative I experienced, because I am older--is women coming on to me. Thinking I could be a Sugar Daddy for them...Bruce Wayne wears them when he's not in the Batman gear..
I salute you sir, you are a stylish chap with taste and class. Sadly the cravat is much maligned in this modern era - however, men such as ourselves will turn the tide and make cravats stylish again!!
Count me in.I can count on 1 hand the times I've seen men with Ascots ,even in Beverly Hills.There's a style coach here on YT,who is anti Ascots.I have no use for his advice.
Wonderful and so informative.
Glad you think so!
I love wearing cravats and nearly always get complimented on the fact.
We are members of an exclusive club - congratulations on your style sense sir!
Thank you kindly for yor video!
Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done vid on the meaning and utility of Men's neckwear Ash.👍 One point of interest, you didn't mention that in Ancient China, certain Dynasty's Military Men wore silk tie's👔 as part of their uniform as well! Always a pleasure to catch one of your Sartorial education vids🎥Ash,👍
Cheers🇬🇧
from America!🇺🇸
Very true. In full agreement.
Thank you sir.
Im planing to try them out. I think they fir my personality and style.
Absolutely agree with you Tim - Take the plunge
Your sport coat reminds me of my Corneliani. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks
Awesome ❤
Good show man.
I wear a cravat to keep my neck warm.
Interesting...great video!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Greetings from Croatia :)
I saw this vid and realised what I'm missing! I'm 48 and going on holiday for a few weeks and this is the perfect accessory. I bought 2 men's scarves not cravat ties on ETSY, both from the 1960's and in perfect condition. Well they look great, people who give that look (you know what I mean) when they see a well dressed man, I find, are more often than not dressed in a very similar manner to either a vagrant or someone going to work on a building site!
Glad it was helpful!
Got one in Rome on my honeymoon. Flying duck pattern. I don't wear it with anything more formal than a v-neck sweater, but that's just me.
The wedding 'cravat' shown was one of those hideous rental suit ties which no chap should be caught dead in. An 'Ascot' is the striped neck gear worm with a morning suit and winged collar. Kind of a victorian look no longer in favor. Morning dress these days is worn with conventional ties and spread collar dress shirts. Look at pictures of English weddings and the attendees at 'Ascot'
+only top button unbuttoned
Wow 👌🏼
I regularly wear them as I don’t like something tight around my neck. People are curious about them and ask me where to get them. They seem pretty uncommon in America.
Great to hear from another cravat aficionado, congratulations on being a stylish. gentleman.
I need to get a few, to go with my shirts that have collars that are a little too tight when buttoned
A cravat would be a great solution for a problem like that.
I've actually worn mine with my comfy shirt on occasion. There's something about the excessive collar size that makes them look neat.
I really wish you would update tosh an the it probably !
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I have a couple questions. Can a cravat protect the back of the neck from sunburn, and how good would one look without a suit jacket just a plain white long sleeve collared shirt?
Yes sir, it can be used as a protective item. You can rock one with anything you like.
Have worn one for years most days I am 80
A tie is called Kravatte (cravat) in german, a cravat is called Kravattenschal what means cravat scarf.
Hi Ash, I enjoy watching your videos and have seen your channel grow, congratulations... what are the rules on how casual you can go with a cravat... can it be worn without a jacket and with jeans or is that a step too far....?
Hi John, thanks for the question. I can only answer with my own observations, as I'm sure that there would be differing views on this topic, as I find the subject of the cravat to be enormously divisive. It seems to be equally loved and hated by many chaps (and my wife), but, as you will have guessed from the video, I am a fan!
You also have to remember that there are no hard-and-fast rules in this 'chap' game. Style rules are suggestions only in my view and can be broken as/when your personal situation dictates - so, this is only my own interpretation of the answer to your question.
Looking back at the cravat-wearers of the past, with perhaps the Duke of Windsor being uppermost in my mind, the cravat was frequently worn with just a shirt, or even a polo shirt in the appropriate circumstances (warm weather, etc.) so to answer your question,I do not think a jacket is a requirement to the wearing of a ascot or cravat.
Denim jeans is another matter though. I think of the denim trousers to be of the most informal of all trousers (hence their original usage as working garments) and I personally would not wear a cravat with jeans. However, that id not to say I think to do so would be inappropriate. Its just the case that I have not really worn jeans for a few years now, having replaced them in my own wardrobe with mostly chino trousers. This contributes to my own thoughts around the denim trouser as being very casual and perhaps a step too informal to wear any neck adornment. But, if jeans are part of your style, I think it may be acceptable if you were dressing for an evening with friends,or whatever.
After all, your style is entirely yours to define - you set the rules and parameters. But if you do wear that cravat with your denim - wear it with confidence - own it!
Ash
The Chap's Guide Thank you for your prompt reply, I agree that maybe denim is a tad too far on the casual side, I just wanted it confirmed... Keep up the good work.. 👍
Thanks a lot! I like the way you suggest wearing a cravat. A short question: could you please let me know when is it appropriate to wear a black pocket square?
I would say when you have a suit which has sufficient contrast for the
@@TheChapsGuide Thanks a lot!
I love ties, scarves, and cravats. For cravats, my main concern is about how to clean them, as all I have are silk ones. Silk touching the skin... Anyone with a solution to clean silk will be welcomed.
I would suggest that cleaning is a very rare occurrence for fine silk in such situations. It never gets dirty or heavily soiled in normal use and if it does, a light rinse in clean water should do the trick.
Do you have any videos that address the issue of wearing an undershirt or a t-shirt under your dress shirt of course there are obvious issues of using the right color as you don't want to wear a dark t-shirt under a light colored dress shirt but I also wonder about the v-neck possibility for when your collar is unbuttoned? And deodorants and colognes can stain nice shirts. Help!
No undershirt videos sir, I tend not to wear them personally.
@@TheChapsGuide thanks for the reply! I run a little hot and sweaty and hate the look of a soggy dress shirt!
How do you keep them clean? Do you need to dry clean a cravat? It seems like it would get dirty right on the neck .
Rinse in cool water.
I’m sorry, but when I think of cravats, I think of Oscar Wild or Noel Coward, and I fear I would attract the ‘wrong’ sort of attention.
I know if I was to wear one here in Holland, my wife would be totally embarrassed and people would be sniggering behind my back, so it has to be a no from me. Interesting video all the same.
A cravat is not for everyone and even I chose carefully when to wear one, its is a little too avant garde for modern life, but just occasionally, it can be the perfect thing to elevate your look and boost your confidence. Best regards Ash
How do I get this type of cravat?
Most of mine have come from Ebay or AliExpress - good selections and modest prices!
With that voice i think you could be a football commentator, sir
I'm afraid that I may be a bit too Welsh for that.
That not how you tie a Cravat at all !
ray fraser Hi Ray. How do you tie one.
The Chap's Guide as a normal neck tie, making the back blade longer, then the back blade comes back and over the collar and the knot. If you don’t tie a cravat this way, you spend the whole day tightening and adjusting the thing. But you should know this being the style guru that you are.
The Chap's Guide see RhodesWood, how to tie a Cravat on You Tube.