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Wearing a Ruche Tie in a Kilt Outfit – Which Ruched Tie to Choose?

Gregor MacIntyre
Oct 19, 2017 Advice 0 Comment

There has been a fashion change recently in the kilt outfit with many wearers electing to wear a ruche tie instead of a regular bow-tie. So, with this in mind, we thought we’d take a look at this different type of tie in greater detail.

Ruche Tie – What Actually is it?

In the past, a kilt wearer would elect to wear a standard neck tie or a bow tie. But now, a ruche tie is all the rage. It can be best described as a cross between a standard necktie and a cravat. You will notice that a ruche is a little wider than the necktie, with a more advanced knot. They are generally worn in a formal kilt outfit, often with a dress sporran. It is recommended that you match the color of the tie with the predominant color of your tartan.

Are you looking for a ruche tie for your kilt outfit?

How is a Ruche Tie Manufactured?

This type of tie is a little more difficult to manufacture. The cloth that is used in each tie is basically cut from a template. You then cut out the material for two sleeves for the tie, a knot and a loop. If a tartan ruche tie is being manufactured, the seamstress will have to take extra care to ensure that the cut keeps the symmetrical look of the tie, which can be a rather difficult undertaking.

Next, the cloth of the tie is then carefully stitched into the correct shape. Following this, the templates of cloth are then stitched to produce the shape of the knot. This is done as well for the pair of tie sleeves and the neck loop. The edges of the ruche tie are pressed, which then allows the shape to be maintained and guard against any bulges that may appear.

The knot of the tie is then stitched by hand onto the other pieces of the tie, and this keeps the tie all together. Lastly, a small metallic hook is then added to the neck loop, which is then secured to the knot. Voila, it is now ready to be worn!

We have nine different colors of tie available, namely:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Bottle Green
  • Champagne
  • Gold
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White

This comprehensive ranges of solid colors will ensure that we have a tie that will match the predominant color of your tartan to ensure they match, and complete the look of your kilt. If you have any questions about which tie to choose, just let us know, and we will be happy to help!

Ruche Ties

Gregor is our resident blogger, who has 19 years worth of experience making kilts for our customers. His advice offers a unique insight into the world of Scotland's national dress. If you have any questions, please message him at contact@kilts.com.

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