On Cravats

Recently, as a joke, I purchased a cravat from a secondhand clothing shop. My intention was to wear it to work instead of a tie for a bit of a laugh.

I've since bought a second, and am eagerly awaiting the chance to buy more. Far from just being a laugh, the cravat turned out to be an excellent tie substitute, allowing me to keep my top button undone while still wearing a 'tie' around my neck. It's more comfortable, easier to affix and I think it adds an element of grandeur to the office. Indeed, i'm wearing it as I type this right now, and I think we'd all agree that the tone of the blog has been raised considerably.

The only downside is that I suspect my nickname here at work has become 'Thurston Powell the Third'.