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Ralph Northam, then the governor of the U.S. state of Virginia, speaking while wearing an ascot tie in 2018. An ascot tie or ascot is a neckband with wide pointed wings, traditionally made of pale grey patterned silk. [citation needed] This wide tie is usually patterned, folded over, and fastened with a tie pin or tie clip.
Emanuel de Geer wearing a military sash over a buff jerkin and sporting a cravat with it in 1656, portrait by Bartholomeus van der Helst. According to 1828 encyclopedic The art of tying the cravat: demonstrated in sixteen lessons, the Romans were the first to wear knotted kerchiefs around their necks, but the modern version of the cravat (French: la cravate) originated in the 1660s.
The modern necktie, ascot, and bow tie are descended from the cravat. Neckties are generally unsized but may be available in a longer size. In some cultures, men and boys wear neckties as part of office attire or formal wear. Women wear them less often. Neckties can also be part of a uniform. Neckties are traditionally worn with the top shirt ...
The Royal Ascot has a strict dress code: men must wear "a full morning suit with waistcoat and either a black or grey top hat at all times," and women need to wear hats, and dresses that cover ...
The British royal family typically turns out in full force to attend the popular event at Ascot Racecourse.
Royal Ascot, a race founded by Queen Anne in 1711, takes place each June at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. Each day, members of the royal family attend, officially opening the event.
The women's shoes of the early Victorian period were narrow and heelless, in black or white satin. By 1850s and 1860s, they were slightly broader with a low heel and made of leather or cloth. Ankle-length laced or buttoned boots were also popular. From the 1870s to the twentieth century, heels grew higher and toes more pointed.
The Duchess of Cambridge chose another white lace dress for her second Royal Ascot -- but it's a lot more flouncy than last year's look.