As we know, a bow tie has earned its place in sartorial history. First appearing in the Prussian wars of the 17th century and surviving the ebbing trends of men’s fashion down to the present day, the bow tie is back in vogue. We have defended the bow tie and discussed where to wear it, but for those who take style, it has never been obsolete.
Below Are Tips Rocking A Bow Tie
Learn To Tie Your Own Bow Tie
If you take your style seriously, walk straight on past the clip-on the pre-tied varieties and get yourself a self-tree bow tie. Pre-tied bow ties certainly have their place, but if you want to master this accessory you’ll need to tie that bow yourself. Some say that donning a bow tie instantly puts one in a different league – one shared by top-flight professionals, academics, and the most design-astute people on the planet. Be worthy, not lazy. If you’re not going to tie it yourself, why even bother? Anything but a self-tied bow tie is an unredeemable pretense. If you don’t know how to tie a bow tie look for tutorials on YouTube and learn.
Don’t Strive For Perfection When Knotting A Bow Tie
As you learn to tie your bow tie, know this: the “perfect knot” is slightly lopsided, asymmetrical and perfect in virtue of its imperfections. Jerry Lewis had perfect bows. Bow ties are supposed to be imperfect and worn with a little bit of sprezzatura, a disheveled elegance by way of studied carelessness. The bow tie is a wild civility. It is bewitching because it is by nature incapable of being too precise.
Know When Not To Tie A Bow Tie
It is difficult to say when it would be inappropriate to wear a bow tie. Seemingly the same issue has been raised with respect to bikinis and belts. Some have suggested that to wear a bow ties to funerals, though we are not sure. In mourning costume, better a flat black bow tie than a garish novelty necktie.
Know When To Wear A Bow Tie
Assume that a bow tie is either acceptable, desirable, or required. Occasions which are bow tie friendly including;
Weddings and other formal events
The office work
Religious services etc
Mind The Fabric Of A Bow Tie
Keep fabric in mind when determining which bow tie to wear. Your cotton, linen, and seersucker bow ties will be most appropriate at events that skew toward the casual side; silk and wool for more formal affairs.
Be Mindful Of The Shape Of A Bow Tie
Along with fabric, know that different bow tie shapes also come into play when considering which to wear. The butterfly bow tie is among the more traditional shapes, and is definitely go-to appropriate for most occasions.
