The London Lounge

Granted, their hair, um, "styles" doesn't benefit my argument! Clearly the ascot cravat (even when tied scrunchie/ruche) worn with a lounge suit is a rare sight. But I've looked through some (British) tailors' brochures and have found some examples of it being done well. http://img46.imageshack.us/i...

I understand what you're saying and perhaps it is leaning towards costume. Found this photo, which gives a cravat (with wing collar) v. tie (with turned down collar) contrast: http://www.vanmeer.co.nz/image/weddings/pop_up/8060.jpg Not such a "costume" look (the chap on the left)? Granted, the buff ...

Basically, what I'm saying is "is it really that wrong to wear a cravat as a tie, without wearing a morning coat"?

I can't see how it's so different (when also wearing a waistcoat) to wearing a silk tie.

An ascot, but tied Ruche.

It's not a formal occasion, no dress code, just a smart day/evening in central London.

I know these days cravats are usually reserved for only the most special occasions and then typically with morning dress, but is wearing a cravat (an azure blue one, worn on a wing-collar shirt and with a buff linen waistcoat) with a charcoal-black suit out of the question?