Neck Tie Popularity at All Time Low

**davedove** · 5th June 08, 09:59 AM

Things change with time.

I'm sure when the tie was coming into fashion (or whatever the tie developed from) there was a segment of the population who didn't like it.

**starbkjrus** · 5th June 08, 10:09 AM

I like ties and wear them when appropriate. With that being said I've not worn one since the Ferintosh Burns supper in January.

**H.M. Murdock** · 5th June 08, 10:14 AM

I wear ties randomly, whether to work or just to go hang out with my friends at the pub (hooray for being everyone's DD). I would say that functionality isn't an issue for me, but really, how functional are most of the things we wear these days?

**Woodsheal** · 6th June 08, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

Things change with time.

I'm sure when the tie was coming into fashion (or whatever the tie developed from) there was a segment of the population who didn't like it.

Ties descend directly from neckcloths worn in olden days to protect one's neck from the chafing of armor, and as an additional guard against sword cuts.

Pretty useless these days...!