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luvthatlulu said:Technically, an ascot is worn for a more elegant look and usually with more formal clothes. A neck scarf is worn for a more relaxed, casual look and would be better suited for your purpose.
Smithy said:Actually that's not entirely correct Lulu.
There are two different types of cravat (sorry can't bring myself to use Ascot, that's a racecourse ). A formal one which is typically worn with morning dress or similar, and a more informal version (often referred to as a day cravat) which is worn with more casual attire such as blazer and flannels, etc. The formal version also tends to be far thicker and hence gives a "stiffer" appearance when worn.
EDIT - by the way I should have added a cravat (the informal type) is perfectly acceptable with a safari suit or bush jacket. There are many, many photos from the previous century of gentlemen on safari wearing just such an outfit.
luvthatlulu said:Actually, I'm still correct. The formal cravat, as you described, is still for more formal wear. Agreed? The day cravat, as you described, is worn with less formal wear "such as blazer and flannels, etc." A bush jacket, my friend, is not in the same league as either of the above. And, while there may be photos of gents from bygone eras wearing them with their safari apparel, one must remember that there were errors in proper dress made by men in all decades -- not just today.
The pattern, as described in Charleston Bows post, sets the tone; but I recommend neither with a bush jacket for period correctness.
--Not the Lulu
luvthatlulu said:2. Do you want to be PC (period correct), or follow the more modern trend to use both interchangeably?...
And, while there may be photos of gents from bygone eras wearing them with their safari apparel, one must remember that there were errors in proper dress made by men in all decades -- not just today.
The pattern, as described in Charleston Bows post, sets the tone; but I recommend neither with a bush jacket for period correctness.
Feraud said:Smithy is entirely correct.
We have indeed seen ascots/cravats worn in informal settings as well as formal. There is nothing wrong with wearing an ascot of scarf with a bush jacket.
If the solider/hunter/adventurer in Africa wore one, who are we sitting safely behind our keyboards to say they are wrong?
Spitfire said:Well - "Not that Lulu" - you asked for it. Polyester!!!!!
We are talking silk here.
Ecuador Jim said:Didn't Tom Hanks wear one with his bush outfit in "Joe vs. the Volcano"?
Leopard print as I recall.