Thread: Bow ties

We used to call guys with bow ties "poindexters" I think I wore one once when I was about 6 years old.

Gents,
About 2 years ago I made the switch. I can't say why I did it but I have never looked back. I simply prefer them and now they are my signature clothing item. Bow ties of Vermont is great. A tip of the hat to all you gentlemen in the bow tie. Cheers!
Randy

I recently got my first, sent to me by a good friend I've never met in real life, just because he could.

Took me about 20 min to figure out how to get it tied, though I haven't really worn it out yet.

I want to try making my own, just ned to get a sewing machine!

I gotta get me one now!

i have always liked them but never had one. guess its time to get one, maybe this weekend ill see if i can find one. can you wear them with just a suit? it seems like it would be more of a formal tuxie thing

-dan-

Sure! Takes a little guts at first, not for the timid. People, especially women will pay more attention to you and look at you more. You'll feel a little self concious at first. You'll start up more conversations and get more smiles. Some guys will stop you to ask how you make the knot.

It's best I think to stay with traditional, conservative colors. Bowties come in some awful loud examples.

You have to practice tying them. They need to be folded long ways when you think your done to get both wings aligned evenly.

You don't even need a suit, but a business/formal setting is most appropriate.

I only have one black bow tie but I do like it. after years of watching james bond and reading a certain magazine put out by Hough Heffner, "I read it for the articles I swear", I just couldnt resist getting one and learning to tie it.

I wore bow ties as a 12 year old nerd...
Now as a 30+ year old nerd, I avoid ties for the most part (I'm not in that sort of work field) but I did get married in a black bow tie.
Once you learn how to tie one, I will say it seems tacky to see the pre-stitched ones most folks get, almost like the old 70's clip on ties.
It isn't that hard to tie them. After awhile you realize it's basically the same knot you use on your shoelaces....

John P.

I used to wear them, took me ages to get the knot right. Must have been the way I tied it: making a reef knot and then pull the flaps back and then quite some fiddling getting it right. There sure is a more efficient way. I do not like the ready tied ones.