Do you still wear a necktie?

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dsio

·Jul 13, 2022·Ash @ ΩF

The aforementioned Absolut Hermes drinking tie (not Smirnoff as I had thought)

According to Russian legends, it is impervious to vomit stains, imbues the wearer with an increased alcohol tolerance and grants you the ability to *think* you can speak fluent Russian, even it all you’re really doing is talking gibberish and calling people comrade.

 

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KAP

·Jul 13, 2022

I live in Alaska where office casual defines one end of the style spectrum. A few years ago Anchorage, Alaska was named the worst dressed in the USA and the residents celebrated (see link).

https://www.alaskajournal.com/business-and-finance/2012-06-01/poll-names-anchorage-residents-worst-dressed

While having a “white collar” job, the last time I regularly wore a tie was in the 1980s when my career was starting in the Lower 48/ continental US. After moving far north more than 30 years ago, I have only worn ties when working on temporary assignments in our Washington DC offices. This picture is how my ties are typically stored - In a box. Notice my wide 1980s Jerry Garcia (of the Grateful Dead) designed tie of the era that was in my early wardrobe. If only widths would cycle back to those 3 1/2 inch ties . Now that was good style as spoken like a good Alaskan!

 

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PI Lawyer

·Jul 13, 2022

Bow ties, obviously. I switched over a couple years ago. No more concerns while eating or drinking, and you don’t have to chuck it over your shoulder when you are on the porcelain throne.

 

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johnireland

·Jul 13, 2022

I've always appreciated a beautiful tie...and dressing up for occasions. I only own one suit, a seersucker...which is fun on the right summer evenings. The rest of the time, my pants might be jeans or chinos with an oxford cloth shirt with the collar and to two buttons not buttoned. My favorite tie is a navy blue pure silk Italian knit, worn in a half Windsor. My style muse is Gianni Agnelli.

 

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Omegafanman

·Jul 14, 2022

It is funny…. Since the billionaires went casual their banks balances have actually increased …… they hide amongst us now / one of the guys …. So we should bing back ties for them ;0)
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kaapstadflaneur

·Jul 14, 2022

Wore a tie most days from 2003 through 2015 based on work dress code, so accumulated a good collection over the years. I still tend to wear ties in the winter (keeps my neck warm) and when meeting with clients.

Favorite tie makers are E.G. Cappelli, Drake's, Hermes, and Chipp (for solid grenadines). Vintage Robert Talbott was also great, especially for silk regimentals. Used to pick those up for a couple of bucks each off of eBay.

One of my favorites from Hermes:

 

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inchpincher

·Jul 14, 2022

I very rarely wear a tie but it doesn't stop me buying them if I see something that takes my eye. I was very into the Mod movement so knitted ties and sharp suits but these days I'm more a fan of Ivy league fashion. Off to a wedding tomorrow and have a new pocket square so thinking either the red vintage in the middle or the adjacent blue striped twinned with the paisley blue inner design of the square.

 

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Pvt-Public

·Jul 14, 2022

Last time I wore a tie was mid-August 2017. Terrible picture and terribly tied tie.

 

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RevZMan123

·Jul 14, 2022

I prefer a bowtie to a necktie ... because, as Matt Smith said, "Bowties are cool. And fezes too." But I wouldn't wear a fez to work for sure. I mean, were all eccentric weirdos who wear anachronistic mechanical devices on our wrists to do what a smartphone, or brain implant soon enough, can do. It's nice to pine a little for the less crazy times.

 

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Canuck

·Jul 14, 2022

RevZMan123

I prefer a bowtie to a necktie ... because, as Matt Smith said, "Bowties are cool. And fezes too." But I wouldn't wear a fez to work for sure. I mean, were all eccentric weirdos who wear anachronistic mechanical devices on our wrists to do what a smartphone, or brain implant soon enough, can do. It's nice to pine a little for the less crazy times.

+1.

 

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Omegafanman

·Jul 14, 2022

1987....at a nightclub Labatts lager Miss in string event (best not to ask) ... I was supposed to be a goth, but when in Rome and all that...
Need to dig that combo out again (although maybe not the shoe / sock combination) ;0)
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Braindrain

·Jul 14, 2022

Back when I was going to the office, I often wore a day cravat (commonly known as an ascot). They're more casual than ties. However, the main reason I wore them is that my office cranks up the AC all the time and I was freezing. The ascot was just a nicer way to keep warm instead of being wrapped up in a scarf all the time (even in the summer!).

 

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tnt9

·Jul 14, 2022

Funfact, if u didnt know...

Necktie is "invented" in Croatia, 17th century and necktie on Croatian solders..
Little article about it:
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/croatia/articles/how-croatia-invented-the-necktie/?amp=1

In Croatia, we have excellent brand for neckties (https://www.croata.hr ). And if u are ever in Croatia or u wish to buy gift that is conected with Croatia, this necktie is excellent thing.

One more connected funfact

Largest necktie, 808m (2650ft) is in Guinness world records book. Also made in Croatia😀

https://www.pulacroatia.net/pula-croatia/the-biggest-tie-in-the-world-and-the-pula-arena/

And yes, I do wear necktie, have some 10-12 different designs...but I did wear them more 5-6years ago then I do now

Edited: Jul 14, 2022

 

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Tyro Rex

·Jul 15, 2022

OP, I noticed in another thread that you posted a photo that included the Icons of Men’s Style book, and now include a Roetzel book. I like ties (Drake’s, Rubinacci, et al., and any silk knits) and books on men’s style too.

I don’t mind wearing a tie at any opportunity, but try to dress it down a little by wearing separates or chinos (taking a heavy cue from David Coggins) with suede Alden shoes (chukkas or longwing bluchers). A knit tie also feels inherently less formal. This way I never feel like I’m on my way to a job interview, but still feel well put together. I never feel claustrophobic because I make sure my shirts fit properly. And while I don’t mind sometimes wearing a sports jacket sans tie, which looks particularly good with more casual shirting, I think a tie just looks more finished somehow. Only funereal if dressed in black, IMO.

Colleagues stopped giving me grief about wearing a tie after the third or fourth time…

 

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Canuck

·Jul 15, 2022

I like bow ties! Not to offend anyone’s tastes, but ties like this one don’t register with me.

A deceased friend of mine (a prominent physician and medical researcher) wore bow ties like the example. When he passed away, his widow gave me his collection of bow ties! All like the example. Needless to say, I thanked her, but yeccch!

 

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noelekal

·Jul 15, 2022·Home For Wayward Watches

tnt9

Funfact, if u didnt know...

Necktie is "invented" in Croatia, 17th century and necktie on Croatian solders..
Little article about it:
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/croatia/articles/how-croatia-invented-the-necktie/?amp=1

In Croatia, we have excellent brand for neckties (https://www.croata.hr ). And if u are ever in Croatia or u wish to buy gift that is conected with Croatia, this necktie is excellent thing.

One more connected funfact

Largest necktie, 808m (2650ft) is in Guinness world records book. Also made in Croatia😀

https://www.pulacroatia.net/pula-croatia/the-biggest-tie-in-the-world-and-the-pula-arena/

And yes, I do wear necktie, have some 10-12 different designs...but I did wear them more 5-6years ago then I do now

Well, that was fun!

Thanks!

 

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wilderbeast

·Jul 16, 2022

Dress code at my school is jacket and tie for teachers, except in the Summer term, when they may be removed. Work and special formal occasions are the only times I wear one.

Edited: Jul 17, 2022

 

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DaveK

·Jul 17, 2022

A doctor once told me that he couldn’t stand ties because they were filthy - they brush against bathroom sinks and so many other surfaces, and they rarely, if ever, get cleaned. Not liking ties myself because I found them uncomfortable to begin with, his comments really solidified my resolve to wear them as seldom as possible. It’s funny, I didn’t really mind spending $1,000 on a suit, but couldn’t commit to spending any sum on a nice tie.

i compensate by wearing coloured shoe laces that match my shirts, and lots of funky socks. It’s best when my socks also match my watches 👍

 

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thelinendial

·Jul 17, 2022

Over the last few years only for formal events like weddings. I was in a work environment once where all the executive leaders wore ties so I did too... but did not enjoy it.

I think ties are nice and it'd be good to see more events other than weddings where people would wear them.

However, I think they should be optional, being not that comfortable and easy for everyone to pull off well.

 

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MRC

·Jul 17, 2022

O OMEGAWD2020

I thought for sure this would be a thread of you turning neckties into watch straps 😀

There is a pub in Cambridge (England), the Free Press, that had a collection of sporting memorabilia and one of those was a small poster advertising a Gentlemen vs Players cricket match. It had a sketch of one of the Players -- somewhat overweight with no tie round his neck -- the tie was in use as a belt to hold his trousers up. It always amused me but it's no longer there, probably in Canada where the proprietors Chris & Debbie retired

It was also the place where on a Friday evening if you admitted to having ever played cricket, rugby or .rowed according to season you would be press-ganged into some team for Saturday.