Bow Tie - The Finishing Touch Of A Suit

　　In the matching suits, bow ties seem to be far away from us. Bow ties seem to be an uncommon combination for men. They are rarely used in daily business and leisure. On slightly more formal occasions, men mostly use ties, only extremely formal. A bow tie will be used on occasions. Therefore, there are questions about "don't understand", "unclear" and "unwilling to use" about the knowledge and attention of bow ties. 

　　Don't underestimate the bow tie. Although the size is small, the position of wearing it is very conspicuous and important. Because men's V-shaped area has always been a "strife" in dressing, temperament, taste, and sense of fashion can be conveyed from this small space, ties and bow ties are the most surprising Absolute protagonist. All kinds of grand events in autumn and winter will follow one after another, and tuxedos are mainly used for banquets, and black bow ties are an indispensable part of tuxedos.

　　The origin of the bow tie

　　The bow tie originated from the Croatian mercenaries during the European war in the 17th century. They used silk scarves around the neck to fix the neckline of the shirt. This method was gradually adopted by the French upper class. France was leading the fashion industry at that time, and the bow tie was used in the 18th and 19th centuries. century more prevalent. The famous French writer Honoré de Balzac even wrote a book about bow ties.

　　By the end of the 19th century, the end of the bow tie became longer and longer, gradually evolved into a tie, and the bow tie gradually became out of fashion, only the architect's community continued to wear it, as it was an important part of the architect's uniform.

　　Although ties are more common in today's society, they are being rediscovered at business meetings, on grand occasions, and even at home. Some wear bow ties for more relaxed dinners, cocktail parties, or evening events. Traditionally, the bow tie is still used to complement the tuxedo, which is considered the only orthodox neckline.

　　The above is the general development process of the bow tie from the 17th century to the present. Today, generally on formal business occasions, it is enough to choose a suitable tie; but if you participate in weddings, banquets, and other grand occasions, it is best to choose a tie as a match.

　　Perhaps most of the ways we understand bow ties are from movies and TV dramas. We carefully review the bow ties we have seen in the past. I wonder if you have noticed that some bow ties are white and some are black. Why?

　　A white bow tie refers to the big dress that men wear at night. It can be said to be the most formal men's dress. Because of the complicated details, the white bow tie is used as a proxy, but don't think it is just a simple white bow tie on ordinary formal clothes.

　　The white-tie evening dress is usually made of black woolen material. The front of the top is only to the waist, the back is divided in the middle, and the length hangs down to the knee, which is commonly known as the tuxedo. Wear a hard-neck dress shirt with raised corners in the big dress, with French-style pleated cuffs and cufflinks; with a white style vest with a guipure design, which can be more obvious when matched with a white shirt; White horizontal bow tie, black silk socks, and patent leather dress shoes.

　　In fact, in contemporary social activities that pay attention to efficiency, there are not too many occasions for such complicated and luxurious dress, but it is still necessary for some high-level receptions, concerts, and luxury parties.

　　The black bow tie is the abbreviation of the small dress. The most striking difference from the white bow tie is that the top has no dovetail, and the bow tie is black. Similar to ordinary suits, the only minor difference is that the lapels of the suit are made of black satin; the trousers are similar to the white bow ties, and both require satin stitching at the side trousers.

　　In addition to white bow ties and black bow ties, there are all kinds of common bow ties. In addition to color, it is also very important to choose the right shape when matching. According to the shape, bow ties can be roughly divided into four types; classic bow ties, wide bow ties, diamond lozenge bow ties, and straight bow ties.

　　The classic bow tie is the most classic and common style, also known as the standard bow tie, suitable for most men, low-key and solemn, with a width of 5.5-7 cm, it is the best partner with satin stitching collar suits and three-piece suits.

　　The wide bow tie, also known as the bow tie, is an enlarged version of the classic bow tie. The overall shape is fuller. When using a wide bow tie, special attention should be paid to the color coordination of the overall clothing. Dark colors are easy to match, and light colors are young and fashionable.

　　Diamond-shaped bow tie, referred to as a diamond bow tie, diamond-shaped bow tie, the shape is as delicate and stylish as a diamond. The bow tie itself can be made of fabrics with more fancy colors and textures, which is very suitable for matching with suits made of retro fabrics such as tweed and wool.

　　Straight bow ties are a bit more "picky" than other bow ties. Straight knots are petite, with clear lines and toughness, and have high requirements for people's temperaments. Those with thin faces are especially suitable for straight knots. If they are fatter and have a rounder face, they will expose their shortcomings.

　　Bow ties are the finishing touch on men's clothes. Accessories are not too expensive. A suitable and exquisite bow tie can make you different.