The Case for Bringing Back Neckties (and Classical Liberalism)

FEE ^ | November 28, 2022 | Bruce Rothman

[C19fan]

With its humble beginnings being worn by Croatian mercenaries in the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), its subsequent promotion by French absolutist monarch Louis XIV, and its continual evolution since then, the necktie has become a fairly common “formal” accessory for men.

[C19fan]

For me, I went real ole school and use cravats, something Mr. Darcy would wear, as my neck ware. I dressed up in my Victorian outfit to watch USA v. England at a English style pub. I wore the outfit, including a vintage top hat, to Costco afterwards. The amount of respect I received was noticeable.

[Red Badger]

Let’s bring back POWDERED WIGS!.........................(Yes, I’m bald)................😎

[C19fan]

Supposedly powered wigs was a fashion response to hide the ravages of syphilis.

[Timber Rattler]

And smallpox.

[Red Badger]

Then they were wearing them wrong.......................😜

[joma89]

Interesting point about the wigs. I am going to have to look that up. Thanks.

[sevlex]

Don’t forget the Merkin.

[House Atreides]

Get up to date. The 21st Century rationale will include the ravishes of MONKEYPOX. 🥵

[Red Badger]

MERKIN

The Oxford English Dictionary dates the first written use of the term to 1617. The word probably originated from malkin, a derogatory term for a lower-class young woman, or from Marykin, a pet form of the female given name Mary...............

[KC Burke]

I still believe that in business you can’t be too far off the mark if you over-dress just a touch. You will be seen as the person with means, competence, ability and guts.

When I used to close big contracts I would say to my compatriots who would glance questioningly at a flashy tie and suit, “you don’t expect Dirty Harry to go without his 44 Magnum?”

[Red Badger]

So certain people will wear a wig on their butt?.................

[bk1000]

“Supposedly powered wigs was a fashion response to hide the ravages of syphilis.”

I had always heard the powdered wig was due to lice. People who could afford a wig would shave their heads to avoid lice. Now the mirkin, on the other hand…

[Alas Babylon!]

Croatian warrior from the Thirty Years War:

[C19fan]

I bet there is some truth to all the reasons listed.Some research says Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England wore wigs due to premature balding caused by syphilis.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

You don't want to wear a necktie when working on machinery.

[Alas Babylon!]

Bring back the cravat! It's right there on the US dollar.

Washington is back in fashion!

[mjp]

I fear that, in both our world and our country, classical liberalism is in decline.

Why?

ask the statists, fascists, Marxists, commies, socialists, and muhammedums

[MayflowerMadam]

LOL!

[reed13k]

I wear a jacket of some type to work every day (though not a tie). I mainly do it to have pockets for my accoutrements, but since I started nearly 15 years ago I’ve definitely noticed that I’m approached differently then others in my age group.

I suppose the old adage “the clothes makes the man” is somewhat true

[DesertRhino]

Eccentrics always get a certain respect.. as people slowly edge away.