How to tie a Cravat, an Ascot and a Ruche Tie (Know the Difference and how to wear them!)
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- The BEST, clearest, step-by-step way to tie and wear: the Cravat, the Ascot and the Ruche Tie. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE, with this explanation of their background in men's fashion, and when and how they should be worn.
Sections:
Background on the three ties (recommended!): 0.00 to 6 mins.
Tying the Day Cravat: 6.00 mins to 13 mins 50 secs.
Tying the Ascot: 13 mins 50 secs to 21 mins 21 secs.
Tying the Ruche Tie: 21 mins 21 secs to 25 mins 15secs.
Link to the Pocketwatch Waistcoat Company:
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I hope this type of gentleman's elegance never dies.
Ha ha! Thanks for the kind comment, and I'm glad you liked the video.
Wow! Reminds me of my very dapper late husband - this is very appealing to me, as a woman. I wish more men took the time and effort and had the desire to dress.
Happy new year !
I always love watching your new videos
And a Happy New Year to you, too!
I agree with you, that the present trends, usually downwards, in dress sense are to be deplored. Perhaps we could start a campaign to bring back spats?!
(Thanks for taking the time to write in. Another video - this one on the pocket watch and waistcoat - is in preparation.)
Here, if you are interested, is the latest video:
czcams.com/video/KFKVs0A80RU/video.html
Thank you for this exceptional video! - I have long loved wearing both a Cravat and Ascot (often daily) since my early childhood. My Grandfather was a tailor and had very strict rules regarding a gentlemans dress and personal appearance. I on occasion do wear a Ruche Tie for more formal occassions, but personaly prefer a nice Ascot with waistecoat for my personal style.
Thank you again! - Your video was refreshing and brought back wonderful memories of my being instructed on "how to tie."
Kind Regards
I think your grandfather was quite right. Gentleman's fashion is nothing to be casual about!
(Thanks for the comment.)
This has to be the most comprehensive vid on this subject EVER!
Thanks!
(Not too keen on the ruche tie, mind you. I'll be going to the next wedding in an ASCOT!)
Yes, for weddings or parties, it's *got* to be the Ascot.
(And don't forget the pearl stick-pin!)
Thanks for your feedback.
I'll be honest, I had tried ordering a pre-tied three-piece accessory set for my fiancé during this quarantine as he is not well-versed in fashion (yet), nor could I afford even a moderately priced ascot for him. He and I are both financially struggling and in a private American University. However, I have nearly three years on him and have slightly better financial standing, hence why his accessories come from my pocketbook. Anyhow, we marry in just over a week's time, and I'm still sewing my own gown and making my own jewelry and shoes only to realize the tie is not going to arrive. I'm going to have to make him one with the leftover cheap satin that I'm using for my dress. Mind you, I know the frustration of cheap satin and how to make do as it's all I can afford. Thanks to this video, I now have the confidence to not only make an ascot, but also how to tie it. It would surely dress up my groom's untailored tuxedo that his uses for choir with Uni and will noticeably be reusing for our wedding ceremony.
Here's to making fabulous out of frugal! 🥂
A great comment, and I entirely agree with you, regarding 'making your own.'
Most people are completely clueless as to how to tie or wear an Ascot, so there is no recognised appearance for one. (I imagine that, in Victorian or Edwardian times, the details of how you tied your Ascot would be admired, or not, but these days, when no-one much knows how to tie a bow tie, and many cannot make a proper job of tying a standard neck-tie, any kind of Ascot is bound to attract admiration and general amazement. And when you add to that the remark, 'I made it, myself,' your are bound to be on a winner!
Congratulations and good luck on the big day!
BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION! Firstly, it is perhaps the most Excellent introductory explanation of the background/histories of these three neckwear items. Secondly, the audience is graced with thorough, well-paced instruction in a basic knot-tying of the given neckwear types detailed. Furthermore, now we know the correct and proper names by which to call the Day Cravat, Ascot, and Ruche Tie, as well.
The Men in my family regularly wear neckties and bow ties, as well as the Day Cravat and Ascot. After seeing this tutorial, I believe they will be encouraged to do even more of that once I share this informative visual with them.
Thank you ever so much.
Thanks for your full comment. It's good to know that the video is appreciated.
If you have not yet seen them, I have videos on how to tie an ordinary necktie (which contains at least one little-known technique on the placement of the pattern within the knot) and on how to tie a bow-tie (the most popular on on You Tube, with over 5,000,000 views.) You might find these useful.
The wearing of the Ascot, in particular, is something to be encouraged!
An Ascot is fun, yet may be truly formal. It's a nice, rather summery item for an early afternoon or evening event. A Cravat is rather practical when over-amorous acquaintances choose to bestow affectionate tokens thereabout one's person; yet, still lends enough formality when leaving a calling card. A Rusche Tie might smack of affectation, but that works quite well for some, and many I personally know.
At last, simply enjoy: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - O.W.
Very true.
This was very calming to listen to, and I very much appreciated you showing the tying mirrored. Thank you for this video!
My pleasure - glad you found it useful.
(p.s. Did you find the volume too low, as some others have commented?)
Thank you for sharing your timeless wisdom with us.
Thanks for the kind comment!
Thank you sir for the clear demonstration and the lovely sounding gentle voice.
Thanks for your feedback - much appreciated.
Many thanks for taking the time to make this video and the history lesson. My day cravat looks great now. I may even wear it more. Thank-you.
Glad you found it useful, and apologies for the delay in replying.
And yes ... you *should* wear it more!
If only I had seen this before my appearance at the Palace! It would have avoided an unnecessary faux pas with the Ascot!
Well done on this excellent presentation and I hope that there will be a resurgence of interest in this fashionable item of neckwear, particularly as wearing a tie of any kind seems to have disappeared from men's dress sense.
Sadly, you are correct about the lamentable state of most men, when they are seen out in public: Unshaven (sorry, 'Designer Stubble.') arse-hugging jeans (sorry, 'Hipsters') which show half their backside when they bend over, jackets which would not fit an 11-yr-old ('tailored' of course) and cheap, open-nicked shirts or (worse) 'tops.' These people are put to shame by their women, who, on the whole, go to more trouble - and it shows!
The only light on the horizon is that people like yourself are beginning to take an interest in how they look and what sort of impression it creates, so thanks for this, and your comment.
Thank you for educating me in the cravat. I had picked one up for the weekend but didn't realize how the approach would take me to keep it from looking like a ruche.
Thanks for your reply.
The Day Cravat is certainly not a ruche tie, as you see. Personally, I am not a fan of the ruche tie - it just looks like an oversized, rumple-knotted tie, to me. Still ... if Oscar Wilde though it was a good idea ...!
Thank you for the great tutorial. I enjoy that you take your time to clearly illustrate the knots instead of tying them near full-speed. I am trying to learn the barrel-knot, which is similar to the one in the latter part of your video.
While many would disagree, I wear an ascot as part of my everyday wardrobe.
The 'barrel' knot is just a name which someone has dreamed up to describe a knot with a certain appearance. In my case, I call it a 'rose' knot, but it's really the same thing, with the same tying technique. My version will look slightly different than other people's, because I am demonstrating with a cotton Day Cravat - tied with a 'barrel' or 'rose' knot. Tied with a different material, made up in a different way, the same technique will yield slightly different results.
As for wearing an Ascot as everyday wear - why not?! I think the Ascot is very stylish and has the added advantage that almost no-one knows how to tie it. (In fact, most people are completely clueless as to the correct name - which is why I made this video to show the three (now totally confused) different ties.)
I'm glad you liked the video. If you look on my channel, you will see how to tie a bow tie and how to tie a tie. Even if you think you know all about these other two options, you might want so see them through, as they both describe some details which are usually unknown to the average person.
Good luck and thanks for the interesting comment.
Thank you sir, for taking the time to make such a detailed reply. I will most definitely take the time to see your other videos. I much enjoy interesting little tidbits that makes me a more well rounded person.
I've been also sporting a top-hat for the last few months to ward off a cold. Some would call it a faux-pas, but it works well for my look. Mind you, I'm aware that I should not wear a mourning hat, or a silk hat - it's made of felt and far less formal.
I sense that you are not lacking in self-confidence!
(Well done!)
Excellent. The best video demonstration yet.Thanks.
Thanks for the complimentary comment. I'm glad you found it useful.
This is a simple but wonderful video with a great voice. Helped a lot. I love the Cravat a lot, but was a little shy to wear it. My job as well as circle don't demand much formals so a cravat would be fine, but I was not prepared enough (I just wear or try it in private :) ). Now I am gonna do it! I always liked it and it is a fun, relaxed but elegant and unique tie which you can wear with just a shirt, with a shirt and sweater or a shirt and sport coat, in my opinion. Thanks for the video.
You are most welcome, and thanks for writing in.
The Day Cravat is, as you say, an elegant and informal alternative to a tie. It's also practical, especially if you get a cotton one, which can be washed.
As far as being confident enough to wear it, just do it! You will be surprised how soon you forget you are wearing it, until someone compliments you!
When I am on holiday, I wear a succession of eye-catching bow ties - a different one every day ... and people certainly notice! As you say, it's fun.
Excellent video. As said I wear a pocket watch everyday and where a tie with the same. When I was in my 20s I would wear one of these also.
Great!
(Time for a return to your youth, maybe?!)
Thanks so very much for taking time and effort to educate us =) This is most pleasant to watch and listen to; the Internet is a madness but it also allows us to take our share of your most lovely company owing to your good will to put it out for everyone. Thank you again!
My pleasure!
Thanks for taking the time to write such an encouraging comment.
Excellent! I have a black paisley cravat which I have rarely worn out because wearing it like a regular neck tie just didn't seem right; now that I know how to properly tie and wear it, I think it will be seeing more use in the future!
Yes ... wear that cravat with pride, and show the others what *style* is all about!
FitzyCify Do it! Let’s make cravats and Ascot ties trendy again!
This is the first good and proper video on how to tie a cravat I have seen on CZcams, so thanks! Just a bit of friendly feedback, you might want to work on the audio; mine was so quiet that I had to download a sound booster to hear it.
I'm glad you liked the video, and sorry it if was too quiet. I shall have to be aware of that, in future. On my own computer, it sounds fine, of course, but evidently this is not always the case.
Offshoreorganbuilder audio was fine, cultured and suited the video. Your accent would make the instruction of tying a shoelace seem refined😊
Thanks for letting me know, and for your encouraging comment.
It seems that some people *are* finding the volume too low, and others are not. I shall bear this in mind, in future.
Elegantly instructed--thank you!
My pleasure!
Glad you liked it.
An excellent video! Many thanks.
Thanks!
Glad you liked it.
Heck yeah! Love this.
A man of discernment and taste, I see!
Very informative.
Thank you.
My pleasure!
Thanks for your feedback.
Great video. Never knew there was so much to it! Thanks!
The confusion over these three ties is unbelievable.
I'm glad this helped and thanks for your comment.
I'll be able to prepare myself for the wedding now! Great video and well explained!
It's really good to know that this 'did the trick' for you. The subject is so complicated, it had to be a long video, but at least you can easily pick out the part you need.
Thanks for your feedback and have fun at the wedding!
Best presentation!
Thanks! Good to know you found this helpful.
(Sorry for the delay in reply, but You Tube has stopped notifying me of comments, so I have to check them individually, every few days.)
This video is very educative for me.
I am pleased you found it useful!
Hello again. I never thought to wear a pocket square in a standard shirt pocket. It looks great--as you mention, now that I've viewed this video, an empty, unadorned shirt pocket will never look quite right to me! And I now plan on adding a few Day Cravats to my tie collection--you rarely (if ever) see them here in the "fashion capitol" New York. I plan on bringing a swift end to some of these gaping omissions here.
Good to hear from you again, and even better to read that you are doing your bit to bring a little elegance to the Apple!
(Maybe the Ascot will be next?!)
Offshoreorganbuilder need to master the day cravat first, one at a time ... I’m slow and leisurely with these things :)
That's the best way.
After all, it's supposed to be fun!
great video maybe boost audio next time (would help) but good info all the knots
Thanks for the reply, and the feedback on the audio, though it's absolutely fine when I play it back, and no-one else has had a difficulty, so far as I know.
Comments, anyone?
Well done, very interesting and informative, presented in a beautifully musical voice'
Helen
Many thanks for your complimentary comment!
It's good to know that you found this of interest.
I'm struggling to find a good ruched tie pattern. Can you give me some measurements? Also, would you recommend interfacing for a non-clip on version? I am making it out of Dupioni, so it already has a good bit of structure. Thank you! This is a wonderful video, and you have a lovely speaking voice.
Thanks for your complimentary and encouraging comment, and sorry for the delay in replying. Now that You Tube no longer gives me notice of comments, I sometimes miss them for a while.
To answer your questions:
I'm afraid I am no expert in the making of ruche ties. The 'tie' you see in the video was just a scrap of very thin artificial silk - probably rayon. It didn't even have the edges hemmed, as it was just an example of the tying technique.
Based on this experience, however, I would say that the material has to be smooth and thin, so interfacing would not be the obvious choice. The whole point of the tie is that the material is deliberately too wide and so has to be bunched up to make it fit the required knot size.
I suggest that you experiment with a length of scrap material, the thinner and more 'slippery' the better. The only shape you need is for the neck band, which will need to be fairly narrow - like a conventional tie - of course, and you might introduce some interfacing for this part. The rest us just plenty wide enough and the excess is either ruched (for the knot) or folded and tucked in.
Like the Ascot, this kind of tie only works if the lower part of it is hidden inside a waistcoat or similar. You don't see the lower end of a ruche tie, as it would look untidy.
Personally, if this is for a wedding, say, I would prefer the Ascot as being more visually attractive. The ruche tie always strikes me as an oversized tie with a messy knot(!)
Hope this helps.
p.s. The pattern I used for the ruche tie is finished at 55" long, with a 1 3/8" wide x 26" long tail, which sits under the collar and hangs down on one side.
This broadens out into a 5" wide x 29" blade.
Request: a video about proper tie storage for standard/modern, bow, cravat, rouche etc? Or have you done one already?
I suppose any of them could be arranged to hang in a hanging tie rack, but… Perhaps rolling or folding a cravat is preferable?
Thanks for your suggestion.
As it happens, I have not made a video on how to store ties. It's a fair-enough idea. At the moment, I am finding it difficult to make time for my current project, which is a video on folding the pocket square.
But I'll bear your suggestion in mind.
Good luck with the tie(s)!
Offshoreorganbuilder Thank you for your kind reply and understood! Quality projects must happen one at a tie. I’ll keep an eye on your YT Channel to review past videos and check for new ones, Mr....? Prefer to remain anonymous?
Cheers,
Greg Burrows
Yes ... it is, 'Mr ...'! And, as for anonymity, you are correct, and I never appear in any of my videos. As my mother used to say, 'Don't want to frighten the horses!'
I have a very large collection of ties and storage *is* a problem. I have a couple of tie racks and have fitted horizontal wooden dowels to the insides of my (swinging) wardrobe doors. That seems to work.
The bow ties I keep in drawers, folded to show the bow, and laid nose-to-tail. The cravats are, likewise, kept in a drawer, but I suppose it would do no harm to hang them over a dowel.
super
Glad you like it!
(And sorry for the delay in response. You Tube no longer sends me notifications of comments.)
well done
Thanks!
By the way; you really should read for authors on their audio versions. Adore your voice.
Any authors out there ... I'm open to offers!
(Thanks for the encouraging comment.)
I think the reasoning behind not buying sets that's match exactly is because is lazy and many things frowned upon in men's fashion are from this reasoning. Like wearing an infinity scarf. There are many ways to "match" articles of clothing. I feel its always more unique, elegant and stylish to find your own way of making an outfit cohesive. It also greatly reduces the chance for you to be wearing the same thing as someone else. It's also much better for showing your own unique sense of style and knowledge of attractive color combinations. Also a cravat is a term for anything you tie around your neck. Things like scarfs ties and ascots all fall within this category. The way you tie or pin your garment doesn't change what the garment is or it's name I mean no offense with my comments. I think overall you made a good video that was very informative. Thank you for making it and taking the time out of your day to spread sartorial knowledge. I am always extremely pleased to find videos of this nature. I have only ever seen and owned silk ascots. I'm curious and excited to make myself some in cotton. If I like it I'll be making quite a few I'd imagine. If you would like one of them is be more than happy to send you one. I'm grateful for the idea and always try to show my gratitude when possible. Just send me a message if you'd like one. Then if I'm a fan I'll send you one as well. I am only just teaching myself to tailor so I cannot attest to the highest quality of craftsmanship. But I have been producing finer and finer garments each day. I am fairly confident I can make something that will at least be superior to machine sewn lower end equivalents. 😁
I'm glad you found the video of interest, though I'm afraid we must agree to differ on the naming of the various items of neck-wear.
Good luck with the cotton Ascots - however they are shaped!
And, yes ... I would be interested in one of your productions, if you can spare one. Sadly, though, there seems to be no way to send you a message, though you could contact me on Facebook by sending a message to:
Isle-of-Man-Organists-Association
facebook.com/Isle-of-Man-Organists-Association-372901156490769/?eid=ARCfE2b2ZrF2rfNBLpeBj_cJaISqoGXVSmF6eY464M-pbjzAemEBg6mWkTz-dF_ghXWMJzhh2H9lpM3p
Having re-read your comment after 10 months, I wondered if you had any success in making an ascot?
Can I achieve the same day cravat look with a large square silk scarf? I have one by Coach that I think would be nice but don't want to do it wrong/in a silly modern way.
A silk scarf would be absolutely fine. Such scarves were often used as Day Cravats. Just tie it as per the video, so that it doesn't slip too badly during the day.
There are other, simpler, ways to tie a Day Cravat, but they don't last; they tend to 'deflate' as you wear them.
Great! Thank you, sir :)
Well played Sir! Well played! Is the store that you mentioned in this video under another name? I tried the link to shop for these fine aforementioned items but the link doesn't seem to work! Great presentation!
Thanks for your enthusiastic comment.
I'm sorry you had trouble with the link. I have just now tried it, and it worked fine for me. Perhaps you could try again, and if you still have trouble with
www.pocketwatchwaistcoats.co.uk/buy/self-tie-day-cravats-28
then simply look up "Pocket Watch Waistcoat Company' on Google.
Have fun with your Ascot (or even your Day Cravat or Ruche Tie!)
Can a cravat be worn around a shirt collar like a regular tie instead of on the neck?
If you mean the Day Cravat, well, you could try, but I think there would be far too much material to get under your collar.
I have never experimented with this idea, but go for it, and let us know what happens!
Yes, they can be, at least I do. I'm not sure if it breaks any rules, but it looks nice, I sometimes pair it with a tie pin to keep the looped over blade in place, and pull it through the whole length
There also is the term "Plastron" for Ascot which is used in Germany. The German Wikipedia Page says that the name revers to the famous British Ascot Racecourse. But again the german shops do it all wrong and list Ruche Ties as Plastrons...
Ah well ... we must make some allowance for these foreigners(!)
Does anyone know if there's a difference between a "Puff Tie" and an "Ascot?" Or is this just a synonym?
I've never heard of a 'puff' tie, but having looked it up on Google, it seems to be another term for an Ascot.
I think "puff" ties have squared off ends.
There is already too much confusion and mis-use of terms. Let's just stick to 'Ascot.'
('Puff tie' sounds ridiculous!)
I think you are right!
Is ascot still fashion for 2018
The Ascot is still fashionable at weddings, say, but you would not normally see it in everyday wear. It was always 'formal' wear, and that is true, today. Having said that, there is no reason not to wear one at a party, or with friends (as a fun alternative) or if you have a job which requires formal dress - like the Maitre D' of a restaurant.
Thanks for the interesting question.
@@Offshoreorganbuilder I work at a hospital as a back team doctor, I think I will look weird if I wear it right??????
I don't know about 'weird'. Your colleagues and patients might think it eccentric and old-fashioned, but they would certainly remember you! It all depends on how confident you are.
I had a hospital appointment, once, and the consultant was an Indian gentleman, perhaps in his early 40s. He wore the formal dress of a hospital consultant of, maybe, 50 years ago: formal dark jacket, white shirt, sober tie, pin-striped trousers. Old-fashioned? Yes. But it was surprising how impressive he looked, and I don't suppose anyone treated him with anything other than the greatest respect as a professional.
He had the confidence to stand out from the crowd and do his own thing.
At worst, those around you will think it's a an amusing contrast to everyone else, and it may make your patients relax a bit more in your presence.
My advice is to try it and see what happens!
(Let me know what you find, and thanks for the interesting comment.)
@@Offshoreorganbuilder Thanks so much.
It is really detailed and good video but it is really quiet,I had trouble understanding half of it.If you talked a bit faster I would not understand a thing.
Glad you liked the video, but I am sorry to hear this. No-one else has mentioned the problem. Are you sure it is not a fault with your equipment?
Perhaps you would try one of my other videos, and see if you have the same lack of volume.
It is balanced more quietly than the average video on CZcams. I had to put my volume all the way up and cup my speaker towards myself.
Sorry to hear this.
I have looked for a way to increase the volume, but cannot find one at the moment. I'll keep trying.
Matching pocket square?
Scandalous AND raunchy.
There should be public indecency laws against this sort of behavior!
I see nothing wrong in adding a little 'raunch' to life.
Of course, those of a nervous disposition might be better advised to avert their gaze ...!
Indeed sir! I quite concur
lots of engineering on this knot
Which particular one?