How to Tie an Ascot

Tying an Ascot

Drape the ascot around your neck and inside your collar. Make sure the ascot is on the inside of your collar directly touching your skin. The two open ends should be resting on your chest. Some ascots come with a pre-sewn loop on one side. If you are using an ascot with a loop, simply thread the long end of the ascot through the loop and skip to Step 4.Tie an Ascot Step 1Bullet1.jpg If you are wearing a button-up shirt, you will need to unbutton at least the top button.Tie an Ascot Step 1Bullet2.jpg

Pull one end about six inches lower than the other.

Cross the long end over and in front of the short end. If you want a tighter, more secure knot, wrap the long end around the short end a second time.

Tuck the long end up and under the short end at the base of the neck. Be sure not to make the folds too tight.

Pull the long end all the way through and straighten it out.

Reposition the ascot so that the long end is directly on top of the short end. The ascot should be positioned straight in the center of your chest just like a normal tie. The two ends should now be about the same length.Tie an Ascot Step 6Bullet1.jpg If you are using an ascot with a pre-sewn loop, your ascot will only have one tail down your chest.Tie an Ascot Step 6Bullet2.jpg

Clean up the fold. Use your fingers to straighten and smooth the fold that you created at the base of your neck. Add a safety pin or decorative pin to the middle of the knot in the ascot if you want the knot to be extra secure.Tie an Ascot Step 7Bullet1.jpg

Tuck both ends of the ascot into your waistcoat. If you are not wearing a waistcoat, you should tuck the ascot into whatever V-shaped neck of clothing you are wearing on your torso, such as a blazer. The focus of an ascot is the bib that forms around the neck, so just make sure that this part is exposed.

Creating an Outfit

Choose your ascot as you would a tie. Your ascot should stand out in your outfit, and therefore should contain different colors or patterns. Patterned ascots are currently very popular among men that want to add a sophisticated spark to their outfit.

Sass up your suit. Every man walking around the financial district of your town is wearing a standard black suit, so how do you stand out? By adding an ascot! Personalize your suit to fit your style by using your ascot as a statement piece. Any color or pattern can be used to jazz up your standard black and white suit.

Create a casual, preppy look. If a suit isn't your thing, sport an ascot with casual apparel to relax the class a bit. Shirt: Short or long-sleeve button-up shirt. Choose a light, solid-colored shirt to help make your ascot stand out. You can also wear a polo shirt on top, just make sure that the material does not clash with your silk ascot. Unbutton your top at least one button to allow room for tucking your ascot into your shirt. You won't always need a jacket, but when you do, add a V-neck blazer over your shirt.Tie an Ascot Step 11Bullet1.jpg Pants: Sport jeans with your ascot. A dark wash pair of denim jeans is perfect for a polished look that transitions well from day to night. For an even more casual look, you can rock some lightly destroyed jeans, but try to maintain a dark wash. Light wash jeans tend to clash with the fancy look of an ascot.Tie an Ascot Step 11Bullet2.jpg Shoes: Here's where you can get creative depending on the time of day or type of event you are building an outfit for. For a formal, nighttime event, wear black or brown leather dress shoes. For a daytime affair, opt for a more casual look with a pair of topsiders, cloth or brown leather. You can choose a colored pair of topsiders that compliments your ascot, but be sure that your ascot and shoes aren't exactly the same color and don't have clashing patterns.Tie an Ascot Step 11Bullet3.jpg