The Wonder of the Ascot
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Ascot: The Ultimate Neckwear
The term 'ascot' means different things in different areas. In America it is synonymous with cravat, but in Europe an ascot is a wide pale gray cravat made of patterned silk and worn only with very formal morning wear, to weddings, or England's Royal Ascot races (it's namesake).
So, if you have just the right occasion, then go ahead and don an ascot, proudly.
How To Wear an Ascot
- How To Wear an Ascot | How To Do Things.com
- When it comes to formal wear, men's choices are so limited-why not set yourself apart by wearing an ascot?
- How To Wear an Ascot | ehow.com
- How to Wear an Ascot. For an interesting fashion twist, incorporate an ascot into an outfit. It takes confidence and a little bit of an edge to pull it off, but worn the right way, an ascot gives the wearer a look of sophistication...
- Long Live The Ascot
- Long Live The Ascot This is an ad from a recent Brooks Brothers catalog, and they continue to feature the ascot as one of their featured items, and I applaud them.
Confidence Necessary
One thing needed to wear an ascot is confidence. Attitude is critical. You must come across as completely comfortable in the ascot, any instinct for fidgeting must be fought off. You have to convey that you are man enough to wear an ascot, without strutting like a peacock (and looking like an ass).The best way to do this is to pretend it is a normal tie - neither show it off nor hide it. Do not try to draw attention to the ascot. If you are self-conscious about the ascot, then it's best not to wear one.
Shown here is David Beckham (with wife Victoria Beckham), who wears it extremely well.
Ascots
The Jonas Brothers
Hey, Guys....
A question for the guys only: Would you ever wear an ascot?
(Not as a costume, or as joke, and not at a wedding)
Michael Johns
Carl Sandburg ~
Jeremy Piven
A Comeback?
Do you think the ascot is making a comeback?
I think so.
TheLifestyleChanger says:
I hope so - they are suave and sophisticated.
Ladymermaid says:
I certainly think that the ascot could become popular once again. We are slowly moving away from being overly conservative and the bow tie is a little too little of a true tie (too minny mousey ha).
Crackback Jack says:
Confidence and style and you can pull this off.
It has almost become my trademark and after the initial laugh
Most say " looks great and you can pull it off"
Susan52 says:
I hadn't thought about it until now, but judging by the evidence you've presented, it looks like it! I think it takes a particularly stylish man to wear one. Trying to picture one on my husband . . .
Squidster says:
I sure hope so. I think they're a very fashionable alternative to the ol' necktie.
I doubt it.
Ascot Auctions on eBay
on eBay
Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style
Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style
Amazon Price: $17.37 (as of 05/28/2012)
One of the most charismatic movie stars of all time, Cary Grant left an indelible mark on the film industry and on the culture at large. His sense of style--so integral to who he was both onscreen and off--has been admired, copied, emulated, and lauded, but never fully examined, until now. With rare and never-before-published photographs and exclusive interviews with film and fashion luminaries, this groundbreaking book reveals the style secrets that helped make Grant a fashion icon and a perennial inspiration to fans and fashion designers alike. On the 20th anniversary of Grant's death, fashion and style writer Richard Torregrossa makes a powerful case for why Cary Grant matters today more than ever.
Cary Grant (with Grace Kelly)
Fred Jones
Fred Jones
From Scooby Doo
How to Tie an Ascot
- eBay Guides - How to tie clean your dashing Cravat, Ascot, or Jabot
- HOW-TO-TIE Clean your CRAVAT, ASCOT or JABOT
- How to tie an Ascot, the story of the ascot.
- How to tie ascots, bandanas, scarf knots. A little history of the ascot.
- How to tie a tie: Ascot - Instructables - DIY, How To, life
- Tired of the shirt-and-tie look? An Ascot or knotted scarf can add a special flair. This knot should be easy for anyone who knows the Four in Hand.A...
- How to Tie a Ascot | Men's Fashion Store Exclusive Suits Dress Shirts Men's Formal Wear - SuitYourself.com
- Learn to tie a ascot from Suit Yourself Men's clothing store
Austin Powers
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery/The Spy Who Shagged Me/Goldmember
Amazon Price: $15.89 (as of 05/28/2012)
Austin Powers really knows how to rock the ascot.
Austin Powers
Tuxedo Ascot
Your Thoughts
What do you think about the ascot?
I like it.
TheLifestyleChanger says:
Love the ascot. Very smooth, suave and sophisticated. Takes a lot more savoir faire to wear it well than it does to wear a tie.
cherangelry says:
I love that the ascot can be worn by just about anyone and used to create several different looks. I mean, Austim Powers, Fred Jones, Cary Grant & Brendan Urie all wear their ascots to create extremely different looks. That's what makes this undervalued piece of the masculine accessory department inherently classic.
Nah.
Panic at the Disco - Brendan Urie in an Ascot
Hey, Girls...
If a guy were to ask you out while wearing an ascot, would it affect your answer?
Thurtson Howell (and Lovie)
Ascots
Ascot Stickpins
The Continental
Ascot Guestbook
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TheLifestyleChanger
Mar 8, 2012 @ 6:33 pm | delete
- Bring it on.
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Ladymermaid
Dec 16, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
- I think the ascot is a tie which you would definitely have to have an appropriate personality to wear. It's not for everyone. Wishing you and yours a wonderful and peace filled holiday season. The very best of seasonal blessings.
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PeterStreep
Oct 2, 2011 @ 10:36 am | delete
- great info lens, never knew about the ascot before,
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Susan52
Jan 4, 2009 @ 9:52 am | delete
- LOL This is a great subject. I'm laughing at the variety of people in the pictures, from Cary Grant to Austin Powers and just about everyone in between. Love it on Cary Grant. Austin? Well, a totally different look for him altogether so maybe he shouldn't count. Creative lens! Great job!
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Squidster
Jan 2, 2009 @ 11:42 pm | delete
- I rather like these and think they can give a gentleman a somewhat distinguished look. Not sure if it is still considered a faux pas today if you wear one to a wedding without being the groom. Interesting topic for a lens; I hope this tie makes a comeback! ^:)^
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