A cravat is a type of neckwear which is worn usually with an open collar shirt. The fabric is tucked in behind the shirt to cover the chest and lower neck area. Usually worn by men, it is now becoming a popular accessory for women also.
Day Cravat
The day cravat is the type which is worn more informally. This cravat is usually self-tied, so you will need to learn.
Wedding Cravat
A modern wedding cravat is similar to a tie, with the main difference being it is either usually ruched or has a scrunched knot. The traditional style wedding cravat has 2 pieces of fabric which fold on top of each other and held by a pin.