Sitting in a meeting full of men the other week and found my mind wandering when asked a question that I didn't hear and simply answering "yes, yes I can!" I looked up to see a room full of ties. I could not imagine why ties were invented. Pointless if you ask me. What do you think?
2006-07-20 03:37:38 · 23 answers · asked by Tarnibee 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I think there's probably other things in the world to focus your energies on... but yeah, they're a pointless formality, kind of like jewelry.
2006-07-20 03:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by haha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"… Around the year 1635, around six thousand soldiers and knights came to Paris to give their support to King Louis XlV and Cardinal Richelieu. Among them were a great number of Croatian mercenaries led by a ban, or Croatian viceroy.
The traditional outfit of these Croats aroused interest on account of the unusual and picturesque scarves distinctively tied about their necks. The scarves were made of various cloths, ranging from coarse material for common soldiers, to fine cotton and silk for officers. This elegant "Croatian style" immediately enamoured the French, who were delighted by the new article of clothing, which had been previously unknown in Europe.
For the gallant French officers in the thirty-year war, the advantage of the Croatian neck scarf was its enviable practicality. Unlike the lace collar which had to be kept white and carefully starched, the scarf was simply and loosely tied around the neck without need for any additional care. Just as elegant as the stiff, high collars, the new scarves were less awkward, easier to wear and remained visible beneath the soldiers’ thick, long hair.
Around the year 1650, during the reign of Louis XIV, the Croatian scarf was accepted in France, above all in court, where military ornaments were much admired. The fashionable expression, ’a la croate’, soon evolved into a new French word, which still exists today: la cravate. Many experts believe the French word for tie, cravat, is a corruption of "Croat." In fact, French kings maintained an elite regiment, the Cravate Royale, until the French Revolution of 1789.
I think the best way to describe ties is with this quote from Chic Simple written by Michael Solomon, "They are not particularly comfortable. They always go out of style (or back in as soon as we have thrown them out). And they are not even practical. Yet the tie remains an essential part of a man's wardrobe because it unites all the elements of a man's outfit, giving him instant respectability and, above all, it is the ultimate symbol of individuality"
2006-07-20 11:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by cookiesandcorn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ties were originally used as napkins. They hung from the neck to protect the shirt from stray food or drink and to wipe the mouth.
Because the wealthy classes were most concerned about "table manners," and perhaps about keeping their expensive clothing clean, the tie became a symbol of politeness in high society.
As with many rather silly traditions, the tie remains a necessity in business because it represents a formality that developed long ago.
2006-07-20 10:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by jg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it developed from the cravat at the end of the 19th century. When shirts developed buttons on the front, a sign people were dressing themselves, not being dressed by a servant, the crevat grew to cover the buttons. Was this snobbery, or just to conceal the gap, the buttons etc ?
2006-07-20 10:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Edrig 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just a fashion statement. Men's clothes are so bland and similar, ties give them a chance to have a splash of color and show some individuality.
2006-07-20 10:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A point of a tie is the same point, of life. It is pointless as no one gets out alive.
Does that answer your question?
2006-07-20 10:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally, it was meant to keep food off of a man's shirt while he was eating. It has since evolved into a pointless fashion accessory.
2006-07-20 10:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well to tell you the truth a tie gives a suit more of a look rather then just being plain and if you were really in to fashion you would better understand.
2006-07-20 10:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by yaya t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tie is a symbol of gentelness,humbleness,nobility .the tie was invented in 1451 by the british.it was invented to mock the french of their bow.
2006-07-20 10:48:12 · answer #9 · answered by lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adds the finishing touch to a perfect suit.
2006-07-20 10:44:00 · answer #10 · answered by Tia Maria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋