The History of the Ascot

The ascot originated during the 19th century in England and was derived from the original French cravat. It was part of formal daytime wear and was typically paired with a so-called “Morning Coat” jacket. The ascot is much looser tied than a necktie and was traditionally secured with a metal tie pin on top of the knot. Nowadays the pin is much less common giving the ascot a much more casual “country club” look. For more information, you may also want to read in our fashion encyclopedia about the ascot tie

Tips to Wear and Match the Ascot Tie

Nowadays the ascot is typically worn in place of a neck scarf. It is now considered more casual than both neckties and bow ties. Most popular are patterned ascots with motives of paisleys, foulards, polka dots, fine stripes, and intricate geometrical shapes. The ascot is loosely tied and tugged inside the shirt with the top two buttons left undone.