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How to Style the JT Necktie

April 14, 2019 by Liz

A woman helps a man put on a knitted necktie. The tie has an elastic band so it just slips on over his head and doesn’t need to be tied.

About the JT Necktie

The JT Necktie is an adaptive product designed to look like a traditional knitted necktie. The difference is that the JT Necktie simply slides on over your head. No tying a knot every time you wear it! Simply adjust the tie length one time and it fits perfectly.

Man stands in front of a white wall wearing a black jacket.  He has on a white shirt with the collar flipped up to show the elastic neck of the black necktie he’s wearing.

How to Size Adjust your JT NEcktie

The JT Necktie is designed to look exactly like a traditional necktie. Wear it the same way you would wear a regular tie. Our ties are made with a single yarn color with subtle herringbone detail. The design is timeless and easy to style.

First Step – How to adjust the length

When you first get your JT Necktie (or make one from a DIY Kit or Pattern) you will want to make sure the tie is the correct length. Your tie should hit at the middle of your waistband or belt buckle. This is regardless of height, posture, or whether you use any kind of assistive device like a wheelchair or braces.

Since the JT Necktie has a faux knot, you don’t have to tie and adjust it like a regular tie. The length of the tie can be pulled through the knot. To make the tie longer, draw more of the front length of tie through the knot. To make the tie shorter, draw more of the back length through the knot. This adjustment can be done once (use caregiver assistance if needed) and then your tie will stay the same length without additional adjustment. The JT necktie can be adjusted from approximately 15 inches to 22 inches from top of the knot to the bottom of the tie.

Man show in close up of his chest.  A woman’s hands are shown adjusting the knitted necktie he’s wearing

Check out this comprehensive tie length guide from Bespoke Unit.

Second Step – Adjust Neck Sizing

The JT Necktie can be slipped on over your head by use of an elastic band that sits discretely under a shirt collar. The elastic band can be adjusted to suit your neck size. During tie construction the elastic band length should be slightly shorter than desired neck size. This allows for the tie to sit snuggly against the neck without sagging. Once neck size is adjusted appropriately, slide it on over your head and tuck the elastic band under your shirt collar.

A woman helps a man put on a knitted necktie. The tie has an elastic band so it just slips on over his head and doesn’t need to be tied.

Now your JT Necktie is ready wear!

How to style the JT Necktie

Our ties are a single color with a subtle herringbone pattern to give them the most versatility. We offer a variety of colors to suit different tastes and styles.

Pair our ties with either solid or patterned shirts.

When wearing a solid shirt, you can chose a monochromatic look by pairing a shirt in a similar color as the tie. The herringbone pattern will really pop with this look!

If you like a contrast, try styling a lighter color tie with a darker shirt or visa versa. Not sure how to pair colors? Try a black shirt with one of the lighter ties. Or a white shirt with a darker colored tie.

Lots of patterned shirts can be worn with our ties. Simply pair them the same way you would a traditional tie. Get creative and try some experimental combinations with neutral suit or jeans!

Found a fun color combo and want to share? Contact us here.

How to Style the Marilue Cowl

April 14, 2019 by Liz

Marilue Cowl in Peacock shown tucked into a coat

Our Product – The Marilue Cowl

A woman sits in a coffee shop and smiles up at the ceiling. She is wearing a purple leather jacket and a Marilue Cowl in navy.

The Marilue Cowl is an adaptive scarf alternative. It eliminates the need to wrap or tie a traditional scarf. Without any bulky scarf ends to deal with the entire look is sleek and modern. We’ve provided a decorative scallop edging to make it easy for individuals or caregivers to get the piece on and off. To get the cowl on, just hook a finger into a scallop and pull over your head. When you need to take it off, hook a finger pull. Keep scrolling to find how how to style the Marilue Cowl.

Marilue Cowls shown rolled up and stacked

Wait… you don’t have a Marilue Cowl yet?

Find the pattern here.

How to Style your Marilue Cowl

So you’ve got your Marilue Cowl. Did you know there are multiple ways to wear it? We love for pieces to be versatile and functional, but always beautiful.

Four people are smiling at the camera. They are each wearing a Marilue Cowl in a different way. One wears a green tweed cowl flipped up over a grey shirt. The next wears a mint Marilue Cowl tucked into a brown leather jacket. A woman stands wearing a black Marilue Cowl with a silk scarf threaded through the scallops. Another stands wearing a purple leather jacket and a gray cowl folded in half and worn as an ear warmer.

Wear your cowl flipped up and tucked into a coat when it’s cold out.

Then bottom row of scallops lie flat and tuck flat under a coat or jacket. No scarf ends to deal with! Pull the top row of scallops up over your nose when it gets really cold!

Green Arcade Scallop Cowl on model with cowl flipped up under a coat

Wear your Marilue Cowl folded over and low on your neck when it’s warmer outside.

Put the two scallop ends together and the cowl sits lower on your neck, almost like a big chunky necklace. Perfect for spring or fall when there is a chill in the air.

A woman smiles directly at the camera. She is wearing a mint colored Marilue Cowl folded in half an low on her neck like a chunky necklace.

Wear the cowl doubled over around your head as an ear warmer.

If you pull the doubled up cowl up over your head, it also can be an ear warmer!

Woman sits with her back against a wood planked wall. She is smiling off into the distance and wearing a blue Marilue Cowl folded over as an ear warmer.

Want a little more bling? Thread a thin scarf through the scallops and let the ends hand down.

Silk scarves work great for this look! Match a scarf to each outfit!

A woman sits in a chair with her arm up on the back. She wears a grey shirt and a Marilue Cowl in black.  She’s threaded a pink scarf through the scallops of the cowl for a decorative look.

Have you found a fun way to style your Marilue Cowl? We’d love to see what you’ve come up with! Contact us here.

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