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cravat
This garment evokes an image of historical elegance and aristocratic formality. It is distinct from a modern necktie in its volume and the way it is wrapped or draped around the neck, often associated with 18th and 19th century European fashion.
In contemporary usage, the term is typically reserved for high-fashion contexts or period costumes. It carries a connotation of sophistication and deliberate sartorial choice, often appearing in descriptions of formal evening wear or traditional diplomatic attire.
Meanings
Examples
He adjusted his silk cravat in the mirror before leaving for the ball.
The gentleman wore a crisp white cravat tied in an intricate knot.
I wonder if a velvet cravat would suit this jacket.
The detective noticed a small bloodstain on the victim's cravat.
He looked every bit the aristocrat in his tailored coat and lace cravat.
A wide cravat was the height of fashion during the Regency era.