When is it OK to wear a bow tie?
In short, the answer is “anytime.” But wearing a bow tie is a much more nuanced art than tying on a standard necktie, and must be handled more carefully.
Day Dreamer Bowtie @ Roughly Polished - $19
First, let’s get to know the different types of bow ties: Self-tied, pre-tied, and clip-on. Ignore types two and three immediately.
If you’re the type of person who wants to wear a bow tie, you should be the type of person that wants to learn how to tie one. Check out the video below.
The key to wearing a bow tie is to do it sparingly. Make it about a special event, and keep the rest of your outfit muted - think a solid color suit and shirt.
For suits, go with navy, black or grey, and for shirts, stick to blues and whites. It’s possible to wear a pinstripe suit with a bow tie, but make sure the stripe is subtle. And make sure the suit and shirt match, since they’ll be more visible than they would be with a regular necktie, which bisects the male torso.
Most important is the bow tie itself. Since the rest of your outfit will be conservative, this is the time to make a statement.
Geometric Bow Tie @ Roughly Polished - $60
Once you’ve tied your bow tie and you’re happy that it’s not going to come undone, leave it alone. It’s part of the fun that the know won’t not be perfect; that’s how people will know you did it yourself. Remember, bow ties don’t look nearly as cool loosened like regular ties, so keep it tight. Don’t touch it again until you’re ready to untie it completely for that end-of-a-great-night look you’ve been waiting for.
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Watch: How to tie a bowtie:
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