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A bow tie is an item of clothing that is usually worn with more solemn clothing such as a suit or dress. Nowadays, many people may feel that bow tie is too old-fashioned, and they feel at a loss for what to do with it. But you need to know that neckties and bow ties are essential accessories for men to attend receptions, banquets, and other formal occasions.
which bow tie looks good
1. Butterfly shape: It is only suitable for matching dresses on very formal occasions. The big butterfly shape gives people a more flamboyant feeling.
2. Bat-shaped: The shape of the bat-shaped bow tie is simple and slim, less than 2 inches in height, and close to a flat rectangle. It is less formal than the butterfly style but can still be worn with a tuxedo (black tie).
3. Diamond-shaped: In recent years, diamond-shaped bow ties have become popular, which is different from the straight tail. The diamond-shaped bow tie has a pointed shape. This kind of bow tie has a personal style and is less common.
4. Round bow tie: The round bow tie is a rarer style, with an arc-shaped tail, and few people use it. For semi-formal occasions, experiment with different patterns and textures. Polka dots, stripes, and changing colors can all have wonderful effects.
How to match the bow tie
1. A better match for a classic bow tie is a satin stitching collar suit;
2. A good match for the classic knot of a three-piece suit;
3. When using wide bow ties, it is especially necessary to pay attention to the color coordination of the overall clothing. Dark colors are easy to match, and light colors are young and fashionable;
4. The diamond knot is suitable for suits made of retro fabrics such as tweed and wool;
5. Compared with formal occasions, the bow tie elements you can add to daily wear are more diverse, so you can make the bow tie collide with the color of the clothing, and even make it have exaggerated patterns. It can be unified in one style, or it can be contrasted;
6. Straight knots are not easy to wear well, so it is especially important to choose unique styles, which can add points to the overall clothing;
7. It is better to use a shirt with a square knot that can expose the V zone on the chest.
The difference between a bow tie and a necktie
Generally speaking, the necktie is worn on general formal occasions, such as an office, meetings, or something, and it needs to be matched with a suit. Bow ties are worn on very formal occasions such as banquets and events. Usually, when the event has a “black tie” dress code, it must be accompanied by a dress/tuxedo (the current tuxedo usually does not have a tail, it is more similar to a suit). Of course, there are some special clothes because of fashion trends, and some very old-school scholars also like to wear a bow tie and wear a suit on ordinary occasions. But after all, it is relatively rare to see.
