If you are looking to add a touch of formal flair to your “morning dress” or to your formal attire that you have to wear to a function that takes place during the day, then the ascot is the perfect fashion accessory for you. It is a wider neck accessory than the traditional neck tie, but is worn in a similar manner. It features a narrow neck band with wide pointed “wings” that are folded over in a specific manner and pinned back. It is descendant from the traditional cravat that originated in military groups more than four hundred years ago. The ascot is an excellent fashion accessory for sophisticated dress that does not require the night time formalities of a bow tie or the every day neck tie; it looks excellent when worn with a shirt in a complementary colour and accompanied by day suit or dress jacket. This fashion accessory is available in a wide variety of designs and is often detailed in colourful patterns or designs to add a touch of whimsy to the stiff sophisticated nature of the formal ensemble. Ascots made from silk are particularly comfortable and soft when worn against the skin in an open necked shirt.
