I have something similar in my wardrobe, I believe they were made for men and I suspect they are a late 1960s innovation. But I really don't know. I couldn't find a satisfactory way of tying mine. That said, they look longer than my one: How long are they?
They are not ascots / cravats. They are mens neck scarves that were secured usually with a ring or clasp where they joined at the neck front. The long ends mostly protruded outside the shirt. Very 1960's / early 70's. Something Scooby Doo would wear.
I think Grantway is right. They're neckerchieves or neck-scarves or something like that. Cravats are wider.
I assume the dressed look would be something like this:
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Hi Folks
What do I have here? Are these ascots? or simply women's scarfs?
The black and white and blue with the black butterflies, feels great, the material is fabulous..
They do not look like any traditional ascot that I ever seen therefore I am leaning toward scarfs..
I appreciate your time and your comments..
Best regards.
CCJ
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Hi Folks
What do I have here? Are these ascots? or simply women's scarfs?
The black and white and blue with the black butterflies, feels great, the material is fabulous..
They do not look like any traditional ascot that I ever seen therefore I am leaning toward scarfs..
I appreciate your time and your comments..
Best regards.
CCJ
I used to wear those back in the late 60s. The ones I wore had a ring that would hold them closed at the neck and the ends would be outside the shirt. There was a period of about 2 years when they were fashionable.
Great, great look CCJ! I know you love those belt back blazers and that one is great! And the ascot....well, perfect!!!
That looks nauseatingly like the 1970s, an era which makes me queasy at the best of times.
I remember them they were called "Apache Scarfs" ( in the UK) popular on the cusp of the 1960's/1970's I think i have a pic of me aged 13 wearing a similar ensemble, Aqua Paisley if i remember correctly, (it was a B
lack & White picture)