cravats
Formal neck wraps
Cravats are neckties or scarves worn around the neck, typically by men.
The term sounds old-fashioned today, evoking aristocratic dress of earlier centuries—think ruffled silk tucked into a waistcoat.
Modern usage occasionally appears for wide, loosely knotted neckwear that differs from the standard business tie: He wore an ascot-style cravat with his blazer.
Looped silk neckwear
- necktieKnotted collar ornament
- stockGoods kept for sale
- jabotDecorative neckline ruffle
- foulardLightweight twill silk fabric
plastron · neckcloth · bowtie · tie · knot · collar · ruff · solitaire
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- linenFlax-derived textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
patterned · striped · polka-dot · floral · damask · jacquard · embroidered · printed
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- RegencyProxy rule period
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
period · bygone · retro · old-fashioned · classical · historical · rococo · baroque
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
finesse · impeccable · sartorial · dapper · debonair · stylish · tasteful · cultured
Vainly preoccupied with dress
- macaroniShort curved pasta
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- aestheteLover of the beautiful
gallant · rakish · preening · vain · ostentatious · affected · metrosexual · fashionista
Formal evening dress code
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
reception · ballroom · protocol · regalia · dress-code · white-tie · investiture · diplomatic
ascot
Looped silk neckwear
foulard · plastron · neckcloth · bowtie · tie · knot · collar · ruff · solitaire · lavalliere
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
paisley · patterned · striped · polka-dot · floral · damask · jacquard · embroidered · printed · woven
Victorian
Of a prim era
heirloom · period · bygone · retro · old-fashioned · classical · historical · rococo · baroque · Georgian
refinement
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
panache · finesse · impeccable · sartorial · dapper · debonair · stylish · tasteful · cultured · genteel
foppish
Vainly preoccupied with dress
- macaroniShort curved pasta
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
aesthete · gallant · rakish · preening · vain · ostentatious · affected · metrosexual · fashionista · clotheshorse
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
banquet · reception · ballroom · protocol · regalia · dress-code · white-tie · investiture · diplomatic · tuxedo
gentleman
Courteous, honorable man
- aristocratPerson of noble birth
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gentryHighborn but not noble
lordly · patrician · squire · bourgeois · courtier · landed · titled · peerage · upper-class · refined
- men's accessoriesbelt, neckties, bowtie, ties, cufflinks
- neckwearscarf, scarves, tie, ties, necklace
- Dandy culturefops, beaus, gallants, macaronis, popinjays
- Regency eraseason, patronesses, patroness, Prince Regent, Jane Austen
- Victorian fashionbustles, corsets, crinolines, hoop skirts, petticoats
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
cravatscasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
streetwear · athleisure · hoodies · sportswear · blue jeans