GUTSY Q&A: It's a tie

Dear GUTSY,

I came across dozens of my dad's old neckties from the 60's to the late 90's. We're giving them away but one caught my eye--I think it's just awesome! I'm keeping it. Any suggestions on how I can turn it to an accessory? Like a scarf or even a "ladies' tie" or something. It's yellow-green, grass green, with a touch of orange and damask(?)-like prints. Thanks!


What an interesting question! While a necktie is specifically made for men to wear around their neck, we women can make this fashion piece "our own," too. How? Here are a few tips from GUTSY girls:

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"Why not wear the tie as a belt? [According to Katherine Swan for the article 'Ties for Women: Ways to Accessorize' for Neckties.com] 'Accessorizing with a tie doesn’t have to mean wearing it around your neck. You can wear a tie in all of the same ways that you might wear a skinny scarf: not just around the neck, but also as a belt or in your hair. These looks best accessorize a casual outfit, so be sure that you are dressing appropriately for the occasion. The idea here is to hit just the right note: funky, without going over the top.'"
-Gabi

"She can use the tie as a belt if the length of the tie can cinch her waist."
-Kathy

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"Some suggestions:

• use it as belt,
• combine it with an obi belt,
• use it as ribbon tie, or
• make a rose brooch out of it."

-Lani

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"She can use it as a decor for her bag--tie it around the bag or roll it up and pin it. Better not to use it as is (i.e. as neck tie)--so punky! She can combine it with other belts and make a belt. Another option is to use it as a headband. Just add a ribbon or any brooch to spice it up. That's all."
-Pia Lor

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"She can wear it as a scarf, ladies tie, bracelet or belt. If she wants her dad's necktie to stand out, she should wear it with the monochromatic colors of black and white. What I mean is, she'll wear full colors so that the necktie will be the first thing noticeable because it's the only one with the prints."
-Lennor

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