[Flanderian]

I hope not. It would be shame to see this handsome classic sullied by the masses.

 

[Flanderian]

and the people I've seen wearing them don't seem to be particularly style-conscious.

Yes, that's the point, they just look good. :icon_smile_big:

 

[Flanderian]

random women (younger and not remotely respectable)

Ahhh . . . the best kind!

 

[Flanderian]

A favorite is a pale yellow ascot that has a red and blue foulard type pattern. I like wearing it with my pale PINK BB PP BD, gray POW odd trousers with a sky blue over check, and navy alpaca shirt jacket.

Doesn't look bad with several of my Harris Tweed odd jackets either. There is a beautiful textural contrast between the rustic tweed and the rich colored luster of the patterned silk.

 

[Flanderian]

I disagree with you and think it is very handsome; it is still a suitable alternative to a tie in the outdoors.

https://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vlcsnap2993308vh1.jpg

https://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vlcsnap2991712kl7.jpg

https://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vlcsnap2983464tg4.jpg

Interested, which photo is you?

 

[Flanderian]

This has been a fun thread! Thanks to the many posters who have offered entertaining, nuanced and insightful new information on this topic. Two peoples separated by a common language indeed!