Is this a real regimental tie?

[Jock Scot]

Nothing to fret about here. As has already been mentioned, the stripes run the wrong way for a British Regimental tie; in a genuine example the stripes are angled from left to right, or "heart to sword" when worn. Yours is a regimental-style tie, a staple of mens clothing in the USA for over a century and more recently "Ivy Style" in particular. You can easily find examples that are exact copies of actual Regimental ties - the Argylls colours are very popular - but with the stripes in the "wrong" orientation. There was no malice in the design, manufacture or wear of these ties. It's a particularly American foible inspired by a visit by the King to the USA at the start of the 20th century and is entirely about the look. Brooks Bros claim they inverted the stripes to avoid any conflicts with the Brits.

With a button-collar Oxford shirt, a pair of flat front chinos, some loafers and a tweed 3 roll 2 sports jacket with a hooked vent and "2 on the sleeve" you'll be able to walk the campuses of the Ivy League schools without an eyebrow being raised . Or with a kilt outfit, but then you'll likely get some attention.

EEM

Be careful!

Most British Regimental ties do have their stripes sloping as you describe, but surprise surprise , not all. Four that come to mind that slope the other way are: Royal Marine, Royal Air Force, Royal Inneskilings and The Intelligence Corps. There may be more.