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Men's Cravats - Fashion Statement for Men


July 28, 2010- Satin soft men's cravats have been a popular men's fashion accessory since the British era. Worn with formal attires they have evolved to be a part of the formal fashion trends. Cravats are usually worn in place of neckties. Cravats are as smart and luxurious in fabrics and styles as the neckties, but the only advantage of wearing a cravat is that it is a little more loose than the neckties and easier to wear. Men's cravats look somewhat like a small neck scarf that is easy to wrap around the neck. The classy and elegant look of the men's fashion cravats has won them huge popularity as men's fashion formal wear. They are worn for formal parties, wedding and other formal occasions.

Cravats – Fashion Statement

As a fashion statement for men, men's fashion cravats are now also worn as casual attires. Popular in luxurious fabrics like silk, lace, linen and satin. It is usually popular in bright rich colors like brown, mauve, pink, red, blue, etc. Self design or light prints are the preferred patterns. Fashion cravats however are found in many other prints and patterns. Those who are on a lookout for a collection of cravats can also look at the irregular prints like checks, stripes, polkas, plaids, etc.

How To Tie A Cravat

Diverting a little from the prints, colors and patterns, there is more to formal fashion cravats. The royal elegance and regal sophistication of the men's cravats is being now being taken a step forwards with experiments in cravats wearing styles. The way this colorful, rectangular piece of cloth is tied around the neck makes a huge difference to the look. A satirical document on contemporary cravat wearing styles was published in the 19th century, called the Neckclothitania. While the document poked fun on the way cravats were worn and still described as an essential part of a gentleman's wardrobe, it actually elaborated on a number of cravat wearing styles. While a lot of them were considered to be ridiculous, some of them can actually be manipulated and worn as new styles in cravats wrapping. Check out the video below that explains the right way to tie a cravat, in general.

How to Tie A Cravat

Men's Cravats – Tying Styles

While this happens to be a basic style, one can also experiment from the styles mentioned in the Neckclithitania. Though the document poked fun on these styles, but they can surely be manipulated to suit a few men. Have a look at the given styles - the oriental, mathematical, Napoleon tie, American style, trone d’amour, ball room style, Irish tie, horse collar and a few other styles.

men's cravat tying styles
Men's Cravat Tying Styles – The Neckclothitania


Another document called The Art of Tying the Cravat, published in 1828 by H. Le Blanc Esq. demonstrates a variety of styles.

men's cravat tying styles
Men's Cravat Tying Styles – The Art of Tying the Cravat


For more images, check out the interesting photo gallery on Trendy Wedding Cravats for Men.

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