WHEN TO WEAR A NECKTIE - INTERNATIONAL NECKTIE DAY 

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Colour brings joy to the blandness of daily life.

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At my previous job suit and / or tie was considered overdressed. When colleagues asked me why I "dressed up" I usually responded that I was going on a job interview, followed by a dramatic pause and a one eye blink. I did so also when the CEO asked. After a while they learned I was joking. So, when I had a job interview appointment I was not lying. ;-)

Its all in the context, I wear my ties frequently, so my associates are aware of my dapper leanings, but consideration needs to be taken.

I've recently purchased 2 new waistcoats to incorporate into my regular attire - I must say its a nice change.

I could not agree more! The casualisation of professional clothing in all walks of life is a sin - however - it does make us well-dressed chaps stand out a little more, so there is a positive side.

Absolutely, I'll be sure to include it

Sorry to disappoint, I do try to stay as accurate as possible. Most common literature credits the Croats as being the source of the modern cravat (and through natural evolution, the tie we recognise today), the claim regarding Prince Rupert being the source was previously unknown to me, however, as the Croat genesis theory is contemporary (roughly) to the Prince Rupert suggestion, they may be linked, or have influence upon each other. Rupert was a Dutch-English nobleman, who spent a large proportion of his life (1619 - 1682) within various European courts and would undoubtedly have been influenced by the dressing habits of his fellow nobles - who were certainly influenced by the original Croat/cravat origin story). With regards to the neck-tie, I made reference to the first acknowledged use of the modern 3-piece neck tie as still commonly used today. The simple one-piece neck tie has been in use much longer, as you make reference. But the modern tie can be traced as referenced in the video. The orientation of stripes in British and USA ties has sadly been long overlooked by many of the fashion houses in the modern era and this can no longer be taken as a rule - however, the more traditional tie manufacturers (Turnbull & Asser, etc.) maintain these traditions, as to the military establishments of both great nations. Hope this clears those points up - thank you bringing them up, its always great to look even deeper into topics one has an interest in.

@@TheChapsGuide Thank you for your detailed reply. Much appreciated. SK.