A KIPPER is a type of tie that is six letters long and is usually made from a single piece of cloth that is tied in a knot at the neck. An ASCOT is a type of tie that is five letters long and is typically made from a more luxurious fabric, such as silk, and is tied in a bow at the neck. A BOLO is a type of tie that is four letters long and is usually made from leather or braided cord and is secured with a metal clasp at the neck. A clipon is a type of tie that is six letters long and is designed to be worn without having to be tied, as it clips onto the shirt collar.