Subdeacon Joe Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Does the military still have a fascination with them? http://www.ww2gyrene.org/boot_camp.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Neckties. Yeesh...! Evil things...! Had over a hundred of the blasted things at one time. They were daily wear... and then I finally came to my senses and after twenty-some years bailed out of a mind- and soul-numbing career in favor of a job and a life in the country. And then discovered they make DANDY kite tails...! "Here ya go, Kid! Two YSL's and a Bill Blass! That'll hold 'er steady!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Christmas and Easter. ONLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 If you see me wearing one I'm dead and I will return to haunt my wife for allowing someone to put one on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 With church and band gigs, I'm back into wearing them. Hardpan, I've got about four of the YSL wool type ones, a bluish grey, a grey, a burgandy, and one other,I think. Most of my ties are a solid color, I'm not too flashy a dresser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Don't have any! LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Lumpy, I'm proud of ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Not since my wedding day! And I'm of the same mind as HTH on the subject!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Every clothing article that a man wears serves a practical purpose, except for the necktie. Neckties are only for decoration. I rarely wear a tie; even to church. However, I generally wear a tie with my CAS outfit so I won't look like a saddle tramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I sure hope those neck ties were clip-ons! BTW ... I can and still do tie a full Windsor Knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Every clothing article that a man wears serves a practical purpose, except for the necktie. Neckties are only for decoration. I rarely wear a tie; even to church. However, I generally wear a tie with my CAS outfit so I won't look like a saddle tramp. How about button down collars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I have some neckties.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I keep a black one for marryin's and buryin's. (A good man gone in either case, according to a friend.) First time I had one I stood in one place for several hours until someone came by and told me I wasn't lashed to anything. Actually, both of those statements are untrue. I have a few ties left and don't mind wearing them for once-in-a-blue-moon occasions. Just before I retired I bought an $850.00 suit and I can't stand not to get some use out of it sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Every clothing article that a man wears serves a practical purpose, except for the necktie. Neckties are only for decoration. I rarely wear a tie; even to church. However, I generally wear a tie with my CAS outfit so I won't look like a saddle tramp. Today, yes. way back in the day these were to tie your coat closed at the neck... http://www.tie-a-tie.net/blog/the-evolution-of-the-necktie/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Every clothing article that a man wears serves a practical purpose, except for the necktie. Neckties are only for decoration. I rarely wear a tie; even to church. However, I generally wear a tie with my CAS outfit so I won't look like a saddle tramp. You fail. Just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 How about button down collars? Yah, now those are useless also. I never button 'em down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Geeeeezzzz.....ask a simple question about the military and neckties and get personal histories, opinions, wardrobe inventories, history of the necktie. But still no answer to my question! Gotta love the Saloon! Bottles! Two drinks for everyone! My tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yah, now those are useless also. I never button 'em down. They're a waste of buttons, thread, and time. Won't buy a shirt with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Geeeeezzzz.....ask a simple question about the military and neckties and get personal histories, opinions, wardrobe inventories, history of the necktie. But still no answer to my question! Gotta love the Saloon! Bottles! Two drinks for everyone! My tab. Honestly, Deke, this is the Saloon! Did you really expect an answer that made any sense? Or was anywhere near on subject? Well? Didja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Well, Joe, the Commander in Chief was not invited to the forum to post his preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Geeeeezzzz.....ask a simple question about the military and neckties and get personal histories, opinions, wardrobe inventories, history of the necktie. But still no answer to my question! Gotta love the Saloon! Bottles! Two drinks for everyone! My tab. I have no idea about military neckties. They were clip-ons when I was in. Nowadays I hardly ever see any military personnel wearing anything but combat uniforms, with the exception of the Marines, God bless em. At least they know how to represent their branch in public. (no ties with their dress blues though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 They're a waste of buttons, thread, and time. Won't buy a shirt with them. Come to think of it, the top button that chokes off the neck are also a waste of buttons, thread, and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have no idea about military neckties. They were clip-ons when I was in. Nowadays I hardly ever see any military personnel wearing anything but combat uniforms, with the exception of the Marines, God bless em. At least they know how to represent their branch in public. (no ties with their dress blues though) My Class A tie was are regular I had to tie it tie. (Was that too many ties?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin N. Hobbes, 17218 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 No self-respecting Cowboy would ever be seen without a tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 If the top button chokes you, the shirt doesnt fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 If the top button chokes you, the shirt doesnt fit. Okay, I'm getting fatter. Now you're meddling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Okay, I'm getting fatter. Now you're meddling. 'Tain't meddling, he's just makin' fun of ya. Soam eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Y'all needs ta git yerselves some o' these button extenders.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I got me a necktie with fishing flies printed on it. I have not had enough nerve to wear it to Church,..... YET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 A proper gentleman should never go out without a cravat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I got me a necktie with fishing flies printed on it. I have not had enough nerve to wear it to Church,..... YET! Mebbe Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 A proper gentleman should never go out without a cravat. I remember on ceremonial occasions wearing a cravat in our branch color (red for ADA) with the Class B Khaki uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I remember on ceremonial occasions wearing a cravat in our branch color (red for ADA) with the Class B Khaki uniform. Yeah. An odd fashion statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Nathan C. Riddles, SASS # 7462 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I have to wear them on the job so I've got about 75 hanging in the closet along with about a doz suits. Sometimes I wear a suit & tie 6-7 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 My wife read this and reminded me that we had an attorney friend show up in court one day with a red "power tie" with almost microscopic dots on it. Didn't fool the judge, He spotted the dots as itsy-bitsy pictures of Mickey Mouse and gave friend lawyer fifteen minutes to get a proper tie and get back to court or face a contempt charge. (Judges don't got no sense of humor.) A "friend" rescued him in the lobby by selling him a tie for $25.00... in 1980 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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