Stock tie

A stock tie, or stock, is a style of neck wear. Originally a form of neck-cloth that was often stiffened and usually close-fitting, formerly worn by men generally, but post-nineteenth century only in use in military uniforms.^[1] Another type of stock is worn by certain clergy and consists of black silk or other fabric, that falls over the chest and is secured by a band around the neck.^[2] Equestrians wear a stock tie around the neck when dressed formally for a hunt or certain competitive events. Most equestrian competition rules require it to be white. It is mandated attire for use in dressage and the dressage phase of eventing. Use of the stock tie also is seen in show jumping and fox hunting. The stock tie continues to be in fashion for equestrians.

^ "stock". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. Noun: (44.a.) A kind of stiff close-fitting neckcloth, formerly worn by men generally, now only in the army. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)
^ "stock". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. Noun: (44.b.) (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)

[1] "stock". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. Noun: (44.a.) A kind of stiff close-fitting neckcloth, formerly worn by men generally, now only in the army. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)

[2] "stock". Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. Noun: (44.b.) (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)

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