Information On Bow Ties For Men


By Mattie Knight


A bow tie is a kind of necktie that entered the scene of fashion back in the beginning of the nineteenth century. It came up as a modification of the cravat, its predecessor that had started losing its taste in the male world of fashion. It had become a staple and widely worn by men who were sensitive or conscious to fashion by the mid-1880s. Bow ties for men have undergone many changes since their introduction and are still under modification.

Bow ties did not undergo change in form only, but in function too. It has transcended the pure traditional and formal stereotypes partly due to the mass acceptance that it received since its introduction. People have changed their minds about how they view them. No one thinks of them as purely for formal occasions anymore. Current uses were not originally meant to be. For example, it is a common street style, uniform in some states, and a major celebrity fashion.

The rigid sartorial laws that applied in the yesteryears are powerless today. Bow ties are now free to be worn by anybody in any occasion for whatever reason. Both men and women can wear them. Anyone who is stylistically exploitative would be happy to have a piece in their wardrobe any day. Many celebrities are not shy to wear the tie and they seem to like and even prefer it for public occasions.

This tie consists of a ribbon that is symmetrically worn around the collar in a manner that the two ends create a loop. Traditionally, the tie did come as a strip of cloth that the wearer would have to tie themselves. They usually were referred to as freestyle, tie-it-yourself, or self-tie bow ties. This feature differentiates them from those that come already tied so that they can just be worn with less trouble.

The choice of fabric used to manufacture this product limited. Polyester, cotton, and silk tend to be the most common. A blend of the various fabrics is also not very uncommon. The fabrics are combined in varying proportions. On the other hand, four-in-hand neckties are produced more often from wool. The traditional shoelace knot is employed in tying modern tie-it-yourself styles.

Ordinary neckties are very common in Western societies. It is common to see people wearing them at formal functions, business meetings, and school among others. However, the bow tie is making a comeback, dominating fun-formal occasions such as cocktail parties, dinners, and night out events. Those who intend to maintain a more formal look usually wear them with suits.

There are usually two major kinds of this product, that is, ready-tied and tie-it-yourself. People with less experience with this product tend to wear ready-tied type more. There are occasions where wearing a ready-tied tie would be considered armature. Some ready-tied kinds include clip-ons so that they do not go around the collar, but rather clips onto the collar at the front.

Two sub-categories of self-tie models are available. The two sub-categories are thistle or butterfly and bat wing. Other shapes are extant besides the two aforementioned ones. Personal style and preference guide the choice of shape people wear.




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