http://www.smarttuxedo.com/itempics/145_large.jpg An ascot tie, or ascot, is a narrow neckband with wide pointed wings, traditionally made of pale gray patterned silk. This wide, formal tie is usually patterned, folded over, and fastened with a stickpin or tie tack. It is usually reserved for ultra-formal daytime weddings and worn with a cutaway coat and striped gray trousers.

The ascot is descended from the cravat. It became a separate entity sometime in the 1880s, when upper-middle-class European men began to wear it on formal morning (i.e. daytime) occasions. One of these events, the Royal Ascot race meeting at the Ascot Racecourse, gave the ascot its name. The ascot was also commonly worn for business in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the United States, "ascot" is another name for a cravat. Modern neckties, shown here tied as if they were on a person, may be found in a plethora of colours and designs. ... // Events and Trends Technology Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, located in the village of Ascot in the English county of Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. ... Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, located in the village of Ascot in the English county of Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. ... Modern neckties, shown here tied as if they were on a person, may be found in a plethora of colours and designs. ...

Tying methods

• The Traditional knot, with the Ascot inside the shirt (more traditional)
• The Traditional knot, with the Ascot outside the shirt (less traditional)
• The Ruche (Scrunchie) knot (worn outside the shirt)
• The Jabot knot (worn outside the shirt) (Not to be confused with the Jabot, which is a different piece of neckwear)

Ascots In The Media

• In the popular American cartoon Scooby-Doo, Fred "Freddie" Jones sports an orange ascot.
• In the popular video game series, Street Fighter, the character Eagle (Street Fighter) sports a red ascot with his suits.

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References

• Necktie down the ages

External links

• How to tie the Traditional knot
• How to tie the Ruche knot (The Ascot is referred to as a Cravat on this page)
• Pre-tied Jabot knot
• Traditional grey patterned silk Ascot