The bowtie is the direct descendant of the original mercenary cravat that started the tie era.

I think the modern long tie that gets in the way is the stupid, useless one.

I threw all long ties away years ago, when i realised how pointless and wasteful a nuisance they are, and replaced all with highest quality silk bowties that have to be tied each time worn.

I get compliments on them all the time, and they never get in the way!

The cheap, pretied ones are the only bowties i would never wear. They are for children.

I shall never wear a long tie voluntarily again.