When it comes to formal wear of men the most common attire they used are either a tux or a suit. Additionally, men also use minimal accessories with it which includes cufflinks, cummerbunds, ties or perhaps cravats. This is rather opposite with women because they can have a variety of accessories with their formal wear almost all simultaneously.
However with regards to cravats although they are interchangeable to ties they differ considerably in the way it is tied depending on the events and even the time of event it will be used. In addition, it carries a rich historical past which goes back in the middle of the 16th century where it was a part of the battle dress of Croatian troops as they served as their identification because there are no uniforms then.
It came into common use when Louis XIV of France started using them on a regular basis substituting the starched high-lace collar that the French used to wear. Accordingly a cravat maker was even employed to give the King different varieties of cravats daily to render him many choices.
The popularity of cravats extended throughout Europe. Until the 19th century when cravats were only in white, the British then released its coloured version. Then afterwards an American textile manufacturer produced an innovation wherein the fabric was cut in three parts and then stitched back together to enable the user to tie the cravat with less difficulty. The Italians as well added more artistic design on cravats to match the wearer's individuality.
At present there are no less than 85 methods to knot a cravat however the most popular of which are the bow ties, ascot ties and the half-bottle shaped or the elongated ties. The latter is likewise referred to as a ruche tie is the most widely chosen with wedding suits as they will appear ideal with either plain or wing collared shirt.
Typically to complement the wedding outfit of the bride, the groom is recommended to choose either a silver or gold silk cravat and then matched it with a waistcoat of the same colour and fabric to produce a a classy look. The fathers of the couple, the groomsmen as well as the pageboy can select the same colour as that of the bridesmaid adhering to the wedding's colour motif to make it appear coordinated.
Nowadays cravats are not restricted to formal wear alone. They can be worn at any time with a informal wear or maybe with a casual coat or sports coat. This provides the wearer an extremely stylish and cool look.
Obviously, cravats do come a long way - from being used by the courageous Croatian troops, then by the elite royal families and now by men who understand what to use that can make him look at his best to be prominent amongst the rest of the crowd
However with regards to cravats although they are interchangeable to ties they differ considerably in the way it is tied depending on the events and even the time of event it will be used. In addition, it carries a rich historical past which goes back in the middle of the 16th century where it was a part of the battle dress of Croatian troops as they served as their identification because there are no uniforms then.
It came into common use when Louis XIV of France started using them on a regular basis substituting the starched high-lace collar that the French used to wear. Accordingly a cravat maker was even employed to give the King different varieties of cravats daily to render him many choices.
The popularity of cravats extended throughout Europe. Until the 19th century when cravats were only in white, the British then released its coloured version. Then afterwards an American textile manufacturer produced an innovation wherein the fabric was cut in three parts and then stitched back together to enable the user to tie the cravat with less difficulty. The Italians as well added more artistic design on cravats to match the wearer's individuality.
At present there are no less than 85 methods to knot a cravat however the most popular of which are the bow ties, ascot ties and the half-bottle shaped or the elongated ties. The latter is likewise referred to as a ruche tie is the most widely chosen with wedding suits as they will appear ideal with either plain or wing collared shirt.
Typically to complement the wedding outfit of the bride, the groom is recommended to choose either a silver or gold silk cravat and then matched it with a waistcoat of the same colour and fabric to produce a a classy look. The fathers of the couple, the groomsmen as well as the pageboy can select the same colour as that of the bridesmaid adhering to the wedding's colour motif to make it appear coordinated.
Nowadays cravats are not restricted to formal wear alone. They can be worn at any time with a informal wear or maybe with a casual coat or sports coat. This provides the wearer an extremely stylish and cool look.
Obviously, cravats do come a long way - from being used by the courageous Croatian troops, then by the elite royal families and now by men who understand what to use that can make him look at his best to be prominent amongst the rest of the crowd
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