A Knotty Problem..............

Very occasionally I tend to veer off at tangents for what seems to be no apparent reason, I suspect now is one of these times! Having raised "the dress code" in previous weeks my perceptions now appear to have become more acute and need expressing.

Having trodden the streets of Wellington and Auckland in recent months as well as Christchurch and in addition visited those metropolitan hot spots of Timaru & Greymouth: I have noted a distinct predilection for males to have dispensed with the "neck tie" instead favouring the open collar look both in formal and semi formal attire.

I have often wondered what demented sole inflicted this hideous accessory on men, one which I have endured for the greater part of my life - 12 years at school, 18 years of legal practice & nearly 10 years in the Public Service - is redemption near at hand? But then more questions arise: -
Given the ever increasing girth of my neck will I now be able to squeeze another years wear out of my shirts or will they still look too tight??
What will I now do with that box taking up a huge space in my wardrobe holding numerous ties so carefully hoarded waiting for fashion to turn full circle?? (Shock horror I suspect Stephanie will make me throw them out!!)
And how will I express my individuality now one of few socially acceptable dimensions for men has disappeared - socks, shoes, belts, underpants?
Should the Club have invested in a new style and stock of ties?? Can we write them off the balance sheet in one year or do they depreciate over a longer period of time and are there any tax implications?
With ties disappearing why is it the fashion guru's have now decreed it is time for the cuff link to return?? P.S. How do you get double cuffs clean - talk about a dirt trap!! (they also clunk in the washing machine and why do you only lose one!!)

Is it time for the club to have a bad taste tie day??

This, on top of everything else, it is a wonder I sleep at night at all!!