Women are wearing ties again and – as always – doing it better

Okay, we know what you’re thinking; “here comes another feminist driven, androgynous fad that will be over and out within a month.”Or maybe you’re thinking “another incredibly hard trend for the average person to incorporate into their wardrobe.”

Good news – if you weren’t thinking either of those things, you are on the money! Versatile doesn’t even cut it; the faithful tie can be dressed up, down, backwards and sideways. Whether you want to start off using one as a jazzy handbag add-on, then perhaps experimenting by wearing it as a headband, before swiftly bringing it back down to give it a go as a belt, before making the statement of a full-blown necktie, it’s an easily style-able piece and a worthy investment.

@maria_bernad

If that wasn’t enough to convince you, hear us out; try matching it to your lipstick. This combination of extreme femininity provided by a pop of smooch-able colour, along with the classic masculinity brought by the most gentlemanly accessory is the most striking, bold and fun way to spruce up your day to day style.

@linmick

We’ve really saved the best ‘til last; the price point of ties or lack thereof. Starting from as little as, well, nothing, if you rob ties from a willing (or unwilling) family member/boyfriend’s wardrobe (you didn’t get that from us). Moving up to a fiver, if you’re going down the second-hand, thrifting route. Then of course finishing up with the retail candidates available from a range of brands, in a plethora of colours and with a variety of price tags – so, there’s no excuse for sleeping on this trend.

Photography by Jason Lloyd Evans.