Once the sole purview of men named Freddie who rode around in colored vans solving mysteries, with talking dogs, the Neckerchief is now a legitimate neckwear choice for the modern man. A nautical or preppy touch can be added to any outfit with just a little effort, and less time than as required to tie a necktie. So check out the options you have this summer with one of the more overlooked menswear accessories.
Outfit 1: The classic menswear choice for the neckerchief is the under-the-shirt New England special. Find a eye-catching bit of triangle of cloth and wrap it around your neck, under a pale blue dress shirt. Tie it tight enough that it won’t go anywhere, and let it peek out enough from the top. A bit of color like this can add flair to a fairly ordinary outfit, and is a quick and easy way to turn an office outfit into acceptable eveningwear.
Outfit 2: The more youthful of us can also make extensive use of the neckerchief as a casual piece. Grab a matching bit of neckwear and drape it lightly around your neck, in the same way that hipsters rock the Keffiyah. The appeal of using the neckerchief as a casual accessory is the freedom it offers. As a secondary item rather than a focal point (as was in Outfit 1), you can tuck it in your back pocket, tie it round as a headband in the heat, or even wrap it round your arm as a sort of statement piece on a plain shirt. Versatile and stylish, it’s one of the perfect summer accessories.
Outfit 1 was sourced from The Sartorialist, Outfit 2 was sourced from Streetpeeper.
This week’s Ladies Touch is written by Susan Withrow, a freelance writer and style enthusiast.
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