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Facts About 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 underwent change in both function and form. It transcended the common and traditional stereotype that it is intended for formal occasions only partially because of the overwhelming acceptance people gave it when it was first introduced. The old mindset in people has changed. The formal stereotype is dying out gradually. Originally, the product was not meant to be used for what it is being used for today. For example, it is becoming a common street style, uniform, and a key celebrity fashion.

The rigid sartorial laws of former years do not apply anymore to these ties. They have become a fashion that people from both genders enjoy and are happy to be associated with. Any stylistically savvy person would be happy to include this piece of garment in their unique wardrobe any day of the year. Many celebrities like it and are seen every day wearing it in 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.

There is a great variation in the kinds of fabrics used to make the product. However, the use of cotton, silk, polyester, or a combination of these fabrics has been common. When used in combination, the fabrics can be mixed in different ratios. Wool is more common in four-in-hand neckties. The ordinary shoelace knot is used to tie modern products.

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.

Self-tie models can be placed into two other sub-categories, that is, bat wing and thistle or butterfly. Besides the two, there are other shapes in use too. People choose the shape of their tie depending on their sense of style and preference.




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