Neck to Neck

So I got an email from Levi announcing their latest 504 jeans. The denim itself is lackluster and looks like something that goes to a Costco to die in wholesale. Even the model didn't know how to work the pair of jeans standing as stiff as an Egyptian marble statue looking into the far distance. I'm not showing the new 504s because what's the point. There's no need to share disappointment.

But what caught my eye in their email ad was the way the model is shown wearing his neckerchief with a simple polo shirt.It may seem obvious that I've been into a neck thing lately. I can't help it since I'm always looking for different ways to transition out of wearing long heavy scarves into something a little lighter for spring. 

Plus I have a collection of bandanas that I've only used to wrap my head while running. But this gives me a new idea of how to wear it without trying to look like a cowboy. Put a baseball jacket over this and you're ready to party anywhere. Wear it under a blazer and chinos and you'll look like a modern take on British ascot.

YES

Especially if you have one of those breathing devices through your trachea. This would be a nice way to hide it (always looking out for the disenfranchised).

NO

Don't wear this with a chambray/denim shirt unless you're a real 10 gallon hat wearing cowboy and you're main mode of transportation is a horse versus a vehicle that only runs on horse-powered engines.

MAYBE

You're a traditional ascot man and you've got an Earl or Duke title to match. To that I say carry-on and cheerio!