Neckties can make you look like a class act in an instant. However, there are times when wearing the same type of accessories everyday can get really boring. You can only wish to try out other looks. This list will help you do just that, so scroll down and check out the following great necktie substitutes:

1. SCARF. Wear one and be a boy scout. A scarf makes a great necktie substitute. It not only boasts of superb aesthetic value but also of great versatility. When the weather is hot, a scarf can function as a bandanna to cover your head with, or as a handkerchief that you can wipe your sweat off with. When you cut yourself, a scarf can become an instant bandage. When the weather is cold, a scarf can keep your neck from freezing. A number of military academies prescribe scarves as part of the uniform. It's not hard to understand why.

2. NECKLACE. Go a notch classier with this one and get noticed. A necklace basically serves the same function as a tie: to accessorize your look. Take your pick from a variety of styles and materials available in the market. The ultimate gangster and godfather look entails donning a thick chain of fine gold or silver. The rocker in you demands some black leather string and skulled blings. Unlike women's necklaces, men's necklaces have less frills and don't require the use of pendants. Sporting one does not shout to the world that you're gay.

3. WHISTLE HOLDER. Be a whistle blower, literally. When you're out there guiding campers, coaching athletes or baby sitting kids in a playground, you need more than just a necktie to keep things in order. A whistle holder (with a whistle to match, of course) is a great accessory to hang on your neck. It builds up your image as a figure of authority and lets other people know that you are in control. Think of yourself donning a police officers' uniform or a dependable tour guide's getup when you use one.

4. SLING. Wear one to fit your lifestyle. A sling is an all-around substitute to the ordinary necktie. The things that you hang to your sling are not that ordinary though. Instead of just hanging cloth with your tie, you can hang things that you need to bring with you wherever you go. Let the following examples register in your mind: your school or company ID (especially if you hate clip-ons), your pen (no need to open your school bag and look for one), your coin purse (no need to fumble your pockets for loose change), your mobile phone (provided it isn't that heavy to lug around your neck) and your MP3 player. Slings add functionality and practicality that are lacking in ordinary neckties. You'll appreciate the use of slings, come busy days.

With these four great substitutes, you can say goodbye to having to wear a necktie everyday. Here's another great option though: Once in a while, don't accessorize. You'll look just as great without anything hanging down your neck.