Ties

Ladys and Gents just to fill you in on where my thought process appeared from I will give you a bit of background.

I work in a bridal shop in kendal called MarriMe. I've only worked there since new year and it is fantastic. One day a week I catch a lift with the owner and her daughter and we make our way to the shop. It is full of blushing brides and the husbands to be trying to create the perfect day. I am mainly in charge in menswear.

Today it came to my attention that about 90% of the men have no idea about their chest or neck measurements with most wearing the wrong size and MORE than half can't fasten a tie.

I'm not sure whether this is just a lake district thing or not as I learnt how to do a tie in primary school but noone can do them anymore. Don't even get me started on cravats! You say 'tie it like you would a normal tie'...... do they?.... no! The fact it has two fat ends completely looses most normal males.

I was discussing this on the way home and I have decided that the world is in a sorry state! Ties are worn at most formal events... business functions, weddings, funerals. If noone is learning how to do them properly then I'm afraid this traditional piece of formal wear will soon die out.