Bow ties are tied in a bow at the front of the neck and come in various fabrics and colors. Black silk bow ties are traditionally worn with tuxedos, while less formal versions can be worn with a shirt and sweater or vest. They come in different styles, including rectangular and triangular ends. Pre-tied bow ties are also available.
A bow tie is a type of men’s tie that is not worn lengthwise, but is tied in a bow at the front of the neck. These ties are strips of fabric that are tied into bows with a central knot and two triangular or rectangular ends. Ready-tied bow ties are sold already tied, but a traditional bow tie is purchased as a length of fabric that the wearer ties to form a bow in front of his shirt.
Black silk bow ties are worn with the formal black evening suit for men known as a tuxedo, or tuxedo for short. Tuxedos are traditionally worn with a white shirt and a black bow tie. Many formal invitations specify that the dress is “black tie” and this means a black bow tie. The modern style often allows for other tie colors, but black remains the most common. At weddings, the groomsmen’s ties can be the color of the wedding accent.
Bow ties are available in many types of fabrics and in a wide range of colors, from brights and pastels to neutrals. These less formal versions can be in wool checks or vivid designs or patterns like polka dots. They are often considered a bit eccentric or light-hearted, and are usually worn with a shirt and sweater or a shirt and vest combination rather than a suit.
A Western style of bow tie has rectangular ends plus two lengths of fabric that hang from the center knot. Bow ties that come together to form triangular ends are known as a thistle style, while those that create more rectangular ends are a batwing bow tie style. Bat wing loops can be almost in the shape of a rowboat. These ties can be designed to have straight, slightly flared, or very flared ends. Some ties have pointed, diamond-shaped ends.
Some men prefer a bow tie to a long tie, as there is less chance of spilling food on it or getting it caught in machinery. Pre-tied bow ties may have a band that fits around a shirt collar or may be designed to clip to the front of dress shirts. Clip-on ties for babies, children and men are available in many different colors and patterns.
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