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necktie
Long narrow strip of fabric placed under the shirt collar and knotted; the front apron, usually wider than the rear one, makes the shirt more attractive.
front apron
Wider apron that makes the shirtfront more attractive.
neck end
Part of the necktie that goes around the neck, under the collar.
rear apron
Narrower apron that is threaded through the loop to keep it behind the front apron.
lining
Fabric sewn inside the tie to give it body.
loop
Flat ring behind the front apron that the rear apron passes through to hold it in place.
slip-stitched seam
Seam running the length of the necktie, in the middle of the reverse side.
bow tie
Short necktie consisting of a knot at the center and a wing on each side of it.
ascot tie
Wide necktie with pleats that narrow the part that goes around the neck; it is knotted loosely and worn inside the open collar of a shirt.
