While Ascots of Cravats are wonderful accessories for a casual yet classic look, a formal Ascot or Stock, is the height of men's daywear elegance.
It is particularly handsome with proper morning wear such as a morning coat, or a stroller suit. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult for men today to find these exquisite full silk cravats for daywear and therefore Fort Belvedere decided to create them once again, inspired by the elegance of the 1930s.
How is a Formal Asoct Different from a Regular Ascot?
While formal ascots are obviously intended to be worn with formal ensembles and casual ascots with casual, there are also important compositional differences between the two articles.
A formal ascot is double-sided and made from a limited range of fabrics and colors, primarily silver and black, while a casual ascot can come in effectively any color.
A formal ascot is lined to ensure exquisite structure and drape, while a casual ascot is unlined for maximum lightness and breathability.
A formal ascot is intended to be worn underneath a shirt collar and fastened with a stick pin, while a casual ascot is often worn directly against the skin and without the need of a fastener.
What makes this formal ascot so special?
1 Quality Materials. Made from superlative Italian silk with a structured yet flexible wool interlining, this formal ascot harkens back to the artisanal quality of vintage examples hailing from the Golden Age of Menswear.
2. Genuine Jacquard Weaving. Unlike many modern formal ascots with a printed pattern, the diamond waffle micropattern on this formal ascot is jacquard woven on a genuine jacquard loom.
3. Handmade.The entirety of this formal ascot has been assembled with an emphasis on quality and attention to detail that only comes with direct, by-hand oversight from artisanal craftsmen.
4 Self-Tying. Many contemporary ascots are modified to be easier to tie, but these modifications spoil the timeless lines and drape of the truly classic ascots. At Fort Belvedere, all of our ascots are designed according to time-tested, vintage patterns and are intended to be tied by hand, allowing you to personally craft the perfect look and the ideal knot for any situation.
5 Diagonally Cut on the Bias. Because it has been cut at 45º on the bias, this ascot features a diagonal ribbed grosgrain structure that imparts unique body and subtle flair. While this process does require additional fabric, it offers a superior ascot that stands out for its subtle detailing and obvious attention to craftsmanship.
6 Rarity. With its focus on classic style and impeccable heritage craftsmanship, a true formal ascot of this quality would be extremely difficult to find from any other source. Such articles as these, however, are the speciality of Fort Belvedere, and we are proud to offer this sumptuous formal accessory for sale.
Ascot Style Tips
A formal day ascot should only be worn as part of an ensemble that reflects genuine morning wear formality and is centered around a morning coat, morning suit, frock coat, or stroller suit. It should not be worn with daywear suits, blazers, combinationals, or any form of evening wear, such as tuxedos, dinner jackets, smoking jackets, or white tie tailcoats.
This formal ascot features a diamond waffle micropattern that has been rendered on a jacquard loom. The pattern is sufficiently understated to reflect the decorum necessitated by morning wear, but the elegantly subtle pattern creates refined visual interest that neatly sets off the solid pattern of your shirt and tailcoat.
Utilizing the traditional formal morning wear color scheme of silver and black, this formal ascot will harmonize effortlessly with any traditional morning wear ensemble and impart muted and sophisticated vibrancy to your overall look.
Ideal for special daytime occasions like weddings, reenactors who wish to capture the genuine spirit of the 1920s and 1930s, and Classic Style enthusiasts whose formal day ensembles have advanced beyond neckties and bowties, this formal ascot will become a central component of your formal morning wear ensembles. Paired with a boutonniere and white pocket square, it will also render your outfit the epitome of male daywear elegance.
Fort Belvedere also offers similar formal ascots in twill stripe and basket weave patterns.
How to Store Ascot
Similar to a necktie, attentive storing of your ascot will prevent unnecessary wrinkling or damage. Ascots should be loosely hung up or stored laid down flat. Take care to ensure that no part of the ascot is excessively twisted or crumpled.
If your ascot begins to develop wrinkles, gently steam the wrinkles out with a garment steamer on its lowest heat setting. Avoid ironing your ascots, because the flat edge of the iron and the focalized heat can ruin the delicately turned edges of the ascot.
Questions? If you have questions or need style advice in choosing neckwear for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.
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<p>It is particularly handsome with proper morning wear such as a morning coat, or a stroller suit. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult for men today to find these exquisite full silk cravats for daywear and therefore Fort Belvedere decided to create them once again, inspired by the elegance of the 1930s.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div data-content-type="row" data-appearance="contained" data-element="main"><div data-enable-parallax="0" data-parallax-speed="0.5" data-background-images="{}" data-background-type="image" data-video-loop="true" data-video-play-only-visible="true" data-video-lazy-load="true" data-video-fallback-src="" data-element="inner" data-pb-style="VG40ORC"><div class="pagebuilder-column-group" style="display: flex;" data-content-type="column-group" data-grid-size="12" data-element="main"><div class="pagebuilder-column" data-content-type="column" data-appearance="full-height" data-background-images="{}" data-element="main" data-pb-style="O8B00I5"><h2 data-content-type="heading" data-appearance="default" data-element="main">How is a Formal Asoct Different from a Regular Ascot?</h2><div data-content-type="text" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p>While formal ascots are obviously intended to be worn with formal ensembles and casual ascots with casual, there are also important compositional differences between the two articles. </p>
<p><br>A formal ascot is double-sided and made from a limited range of fabrics and colors, primarily silver and black, while a casual ascot can come in effectively any color. </p>
<p><br>A formal ascot is lined to ensure exquisite structure and drape, while a casual ascot is unlined for maximum lightness and breathability. </p>
<p><br>A formal ascot is intended to be worn underneath a shirt collar and fastened with a stick pin, while a casual ascot is often worn directly against the skin and without the need of a fastener.</p></div></div><div class="pagebuilder-column" data-content-type="column" data-appearance="full-height" data-background-images="{}" data-element="main" data-pb-style="HXF6JHS"><div data-content-type="html" data-appearance="default" data-element="main">{{widget type="Trmmarketing\Lazyloadyoutube\Block\Player" youtubeid="Ls8XHhwrFV4" firstvideo="no"}}</div></div></div></div></div><div data-content-type="row" data-appearance="contained" data-element="main"><div data-enable-parallax="0" data-parallax-speed="0.5" data-background-images="{}" data-background-type="image" data-video-loop="true" data-video-play-only-visible="true" data-video-lazy-load="true" data-video-fallback-src="" data-element="inner" data-pb-style="I8H9XIT"><div class="pagebuilder-column-group" style="display: flex;" data-content-type="column-group" data-grid-size="12" data-element="main"><div class="pagebuilder-column" data-content-type="column" data-appearance="full-height" data-background-images="{}" data-element="main" data-pb-style="OXHE4F8"><figure class="mgz-single-image-wrapper" data-content-type="image" data-appearance="full-width" data-element="main" data-pb-style="L60FFWW"><img class="pagebuilder-mobile-hidden" src="{{media url=wysiwyg/black_and_silver_silk_traditional_ascot_cravat_for_morning_wea.jpg}}" alt="" title="" data-element="desktop_image" data-pb-style="HQ2CMQQ"><img class="pagebuilder-mobile-only" src="{{media url=wysiwyg/black_and_silver_silk_traditional_ascot_cravat_for_morning_wea.jpg}}" alt="" title="" data-element="mobile_image" data-pb-style="O7ILH4J"></figure></div><div class="pagebuilder-column" data-content-type="column" data-appearance="full-height" data-background-images="{}" data-element="main" data-pb-style="UN1NVU3"><h2 data-content-type="heading" data-appearance="default" data-element="main">What makes this formal ascot so special? </h2><div data-content-type="text" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality Materials</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Made from superlative Italian silk with a structured yet flexible wool interlining, this formal ascot harkens back to the artisanal quality of vintage examples hailing from the Golden Age of Menswear.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Genuine Jacquard Weaving</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Unlike many modern formal ascots with a printed pattern, the diamond waffle micropattern on this formal ascot is jacquard woven on a genuine jacquard loom.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Handmade</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.The entirety of this formal ascot has been assembled with an emphasis on quality and attention to detail that only comes with direct, by-hand oversight from artisanal craftsmen. </span></p>
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<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-17cd4e56-7fff-ba37-0794-b47829a353f8"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-Tying</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Many contemporary ascots are modified to be easier to tie, but these modifications spoil the timeless lines and drape of the truly classic ascots. At Fort Belvedere, all of our ascots are designed according to time-tested, vintage patterns and are intended to be tied by hand, allowing you to personally craft the perfect look and the ideal knot for any situation. </span></span></p>
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-17cd4e56-7fff-ba37-0794-b47829a353f8"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Diagonally Cut on the Bias</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Because it has been cut at 45º on the bias, this ascot features a diagonal ribbed grosgrain structure that imparts unique body and subtle flair. While this process does require additional fabric, it offers a superior ascot that stands out for its subtle detailing and obvious attention to craftsmanship.</span></span></p>
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-17cd4e56-7fff-ba37-0794-b47829a353f8"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rarity</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. With its focus on classic style and impeccable heritage craftsmanship, a true formal ascot of this quality would be extremely difficult to find from any other source. Such articles as these, however, are the speciality of Fort Belvedere, and we are proud to offer this sumptuous formal accessory for sale. </span></span></p></div></div></div></div></div><div data-content-type="row" data-appearance="contained" data-element="main"><div data-enable-parallax="0" data-parallax-speed="0.5" data-background-images="{}" data-background-type="image" data-video-loop="true" data-video-play-only-visible="true" data-video-lazy-load="true" data-video-fallback-src="" data-element="inner" data-pb-style="LR5SWTM"><div data-content-type="text" data-appearance="default" data-element="main"><p><span style="font-size: 28px;"><strong>Ascot Style Tips</strong></span></p>
<p>A formal day ascot should only be worn as part of an ensemble that reflects genuine morning wear formality and is centered around a morning coat, morning suit, frock coat, or stroller suit. It should not be worn with daywear suits, blazers, combinationals, or any form of evening wear, such as tuxedos, dinner jackets, smoking jackets, or white tie tailcoats.</p>
<p><br>This formal ascot features a diamond waffle micropattern that has been rendered on a jacquard loom. The pattern is sufficiently understated to reflect the decorum necessitated by morning wear, but the elegantly subtle pattern creates refined visual interest that neatly sets off the solid pattern of your shirt and tailcoat. </p>
<p><br>Utilizing the traditional formal morning wear color scheme of silver and black, this formal ascot will harmonize effortlessly with any traditional morning wear ensemble and impart muted and sophisticated vibrancy to your overall look. </p>
<p><br>Ideal for special daytime occasions like weddings, reenactors who wish to capture the genuine spirit of the 1920s and 1930s, and Classic Style enthusiasts whose formal day ensembles have advanced beyond neckties and bowties, this formal ascot will become a central component of your formal morning wear ensembles. Paired with a boutonniere and white pocket square, it will also render your outfit the epitome of male daywear elegance. </p>
<p><br>Fort Belvedere also offers similar formal ascots in twill stripe and basket weave patterns.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 28px;"><strong>How to Store Ascot</strong></span></p>
<p>Similar to a necktie, attentive storing of your ascot will prevent unnecessary wrinkling or damage. Ascots should be loosely hung up or stored laid down flat. Take care to ensure that no part of the ascot is excessively twisted or crumpled. </p>
<p>If your ascot begins to develop wrinkles, gently steam the wrinkles out with a garment steamer on its lowest heat setting. Avoid ironing your ascots, because the flat edge of the iron and the focalized heat can ruin the delicately turned edges of the ascot.</p>
<p><br><strong><span style="font-size: 28px;">Questions?</span></strong><br>If you have questions or need style advice in choosing neckwear for yourself or someone else, let us know, we are happy to help.</p>
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