Tie me up baby

There has been much discussion on another blog about my choice in neckwear. This is one of my favorite ties. I think it looks good, and looks good on me. It's a bit like putting lipstick on a pig, but I do what I can to at least elevate myself to presentable to the rest of the world.

Here is a little closer up look. It's a kind of difficult to tell the color from the cheesy camera-phone photo, but it is a muted yellow. Now yellow is supposed to be a power color for ties. Against the solid blue button down dress shirt and accentuated by the snappy sport coat, it was a very appropriate selection. The I.D. lanyard does sort of break up the GQ look I was trying to achieve.

Now here is a close up of said sartorial splendor. Here you can make out the details of what makes this tie extra special. Again, another bad camera-phone picture but you get the general idea. The print pattern is that of blue golf bags, old style. Interwoven are random displays of golfers, caddies, and other golf themed items. They are all throw-back images, with golfers in knickers, long sleeved shirts and ties, and hats from the era of Ben Hogan and Bobby Jones. Once again, the blue golf bags work well with the blue dress shirt... and the tan highlights in the golf bags fit perfectly with the sport coat.

There you have it.... the yellow golf power tie in all its glory. I wish I could remember where I bought this beauty so everyone could share the same pride and joy that I do when I find an opportunity to wear it. Then again, it sets me apart so even IF I do remember, I'm keeping it all to myself!!!