Thread: Bow ties

It's no more difficult than a long tie. I was taught by my father. I have a friend that was taught by his tailor. I'm sure that there are probably several if not dozens of videos that instruct on matter. The internet can be a fascinating place, so much data available...

Originally Posted by flylot

It's no more difficult than a long tie. I was taught by my father. I have a friend that was taught by his tailor. I'm sure that there are probably several if not dozens of videos that instruct on matter. The internet can be a fascinating place, so much data available...

flylot,

You're correct. In fact, once you learn the basic steps, tying a bow tie is easier, imo, than tying a straight tie because there is only one type of knot to master.

I first received my basic instruction about tying a bow tie from a brochure given me by a clerk at a clothing store on Harvard Square in the early 1970s. I still have it in my bathroom medicine cabinet.

BTW...Beau Ties of Vermont actually has a seris of how-to videos on its website that demonstrate how to tie a bow tie.

http://www.beautiesltd.com/CONTENT.ASPX?pn_deptid=6586

count me in. can be a classy touch

welshwizard,

They are the only ties that I will wear

Have fun !

regards

Russ

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

Just do a Google search I am sure you will find somewhere that has an instructional on tying them, pre tied bows are for putting on the heads of girl babies.

A thread worth resurrecting, even for one post.

I frequently go to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, and "Derby Wear" often dictates a bow tie. I have never really been a fan. For all my years in business, I always wore neckties, never once a bow tie.

However, I did learn to tie a bow tie when I was in my 20s after attending many black tie events. Lately, I've been going to horse racing venues that are more than your average run-of-the-mill races. They have been more of a special venue party. And of course, there is a lot of "Derby Wear". Over the last 25 or so years, I have amassed a large collection of bow ties, that I think I will start wearing. Of course, I have horse racing motif bow ties, but I also have standard dress bow ties.

I don't care for the larger "Butterfly" bow ties that really have large faned out ends. These tend to look a little clownish to me, so I prefer the smaller elegant end bow ties or even straight or pointed bow ties. Some of my collection just for kicks;

Staight bow ties have been a bit difficult to find. I got these 2nd hand from an online men's high fasion forum;



Some I have not even broken the packaging on yet;



Derby Wear ties, 1 bow 1 standard necktie;



An example of what I consider too "Butterfly". Although this tie looks great with a blue blazer and khakis on a white or light blue shirt, it is too clownish for my taste when dressing up. This bowtie yields a very large (IMO) comical bow, although for very large men, these may work;

Very cool Zip! Good to see you back!

When it comes to wearing a tie, I always like to be the guy "going against the grain" and wearing a bow tie.

At a family wedding last fall, I was asked by the bride if I could find and wear a bow tie with flamingos.

She also required the groom and all the guys in the wedding party wear a bow tie and insisted that none of them be pre-tied.

When it came time, none of the young bucks had a clue how to tie them, so I had to help and get them all tied and looking good.

Needless to say, she was thrilled.

There were a lot of comments on how cool the ties were and how good they looked.



Pete <:-}