Anthony Eden, the British statesman who was considered one of the world's best-dressed men in the 1950's, at home in a v-necked sweater and a neckerchief.
A neckerchief is, in my opinion, the best way to finish the look of an open v-neck without wearing a necktie. A four in hand looks out of place worn informally without a jacket. The neckerchief, with its working man's heritage, is just right.
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Sir Anthony has achieved, rather artfully, and thanks for this cool post Will, the all that not too awfully difficult "right over left left over right" knot. And that's just- right.
Tried to find a neckerchief yesterday in LA and struck out. T&A didn't even carry them!
Will, what are the best measurements for a neckerchief?
The standard pocket sqaure and hankerchief is anywhere from 16" x 16" to 18" x 18".
Furthermore, should a neckerchief be in cotton? It is more in keeping with its working man character.
Last, who makes a neckerchief in your recommended dimensions?
Thanks.
Neckerchiefs are 27" squares. Cotton in warm weather and silk in cool.
Here is a cotton version:
http://store.dynend.com/cottonleopardprintneckerchief-1.aspx
And here is silk, along with instructions for their folding:
http://store.dynend.com/midbluesilkneckerchiefwithnavyspots.aspx
I usually have more but the supplier has been unreliable lately.
I'm afraid the fact that the neckerchief can be seen underneath the sweater seems to be an unfortunate oversight. Otherwise, a nice way to add a bit of flair to an outfit.
Eden did have the knack although he developed a bit of taste for blue shiny mohair suits. He was the master of the single breasted suit with peak lapels and a DB waistcoat although the DB waistcoats were somewhat frowned upon.
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