3 Responses to “Cravat versus ascot”

1. Katie Says:
   October 29th, 2008 at 5:28 am

   If I remember my fashion history correctly, a cravat is more like a tie, often tied in an elaborate bow. An ascot is more like a scarf which is folded over itself and pinned, then tucked into a waistcoat.

   So…cravat looks like a bowtie, and an ascot looks more like a traditional tie.

2. Ignatius F. Pig, Esq. Says:
   October 29th, 2008 at 7:47 am

   I think Katie has it right, as long as “waistcoat” uses the proper English pronunciation, to wit “wais’kit”.

3. Krankor Says:
   October 29th, 2008 at 7:55 am

   See, that’s the kind of concise information I need. Not that Bryll’s digression into the differences between British Malaya and Phillippino monetary policy* in the 1920′s wasn’t interesting and all…

   * Short answer: The Philippines had a brothel-based economy, whereas in Malaysia they used shoes made from banana peels.