Ties, Bowties or Cravats

[puffer]

Someone can correct me if I am wrong but an Ascot is essentially a cravat worn another way. I have cravats that I could tie as a Victorian cravat--around a wing (what Brooks Brothers called a "Newmarket") or upright collar--and another day wear under my shirt as an ascot. And no one would be able to tell the difference.

In fact, Puffer's reference above calls them "Handmade Ascot Cravats."

IMHO, you are correct. But a cravat that is made for wear as an ascot, usually is "shorter" than a "standard cravat. My Ascots average about 39" long whereas my cravats Range from 60" to 72"+( these also are wider, 12"+ & are used for more "intricate" Tying )

puffer