Bow Ties

[James Pressley]

I’m not familiar with Southern Proper or R Hanuer; but I would recommend the Brooks Brothers “346" bows to anybody who was thinking about starting. They’re more expensive than the first ties I bought, but they tie up very well.

-Dave

I really do not support B&B anymore. The last 10 years or so they have plummeted in both customer service and quality.

 

[James Pressley]

You might want to call the people at the Guinness Book of Records..........

Ahhhh there's one in every crowd... Usually it's me though...

 

[Wally_Hood]

I've been happy with my bow tie purchases off ebay. Nice looking, nice price, can get four in a lot sometimes.

 

[Allen]

I own one bow tie that I purchased from Jos. A. Bank not too long ago. Given the choice between a wide and a thinner style, I ended up going with the latter. I have a longer, thinner face and I find that the thinner bow ties compliment my face shape a little bit better than the wider kind. Didn't take me too long to learn how to tie it. One thing I also found is that it only looks good on me if I have a blazer on as well. Without the jacket it seems to pair with my glasses in a pathetically geeky way, but the jacket makes all the difference in the world. Anyone else come to the same conclusion?

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Nice try you guys, but tying a bow tie is of course impossible.

 

[TCMfan25]

Nice try you guys, but tying a bow tie is of course impossible.

It is actually very easy once you learn! I wear one everyday (with occasional exceptions)!

 

[boushi_mania]

Not impossible, but tricky until you get the motions down. I suppose the size of your fingers is a consideration as well, but I don't think it's impossible unless you are pathologically incapable of fine motor skills.

Plus, a pre-tied bow moves you from the realm of "charmingly old-fashioned" / "endearingly dorky" to that of "ironic hipster" / "weirdo".

 

[Widebrim]

I find them at the thrift stores every once in a while, including some very vintage ones. Sorry to say, though, I don't wear 'em.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Yes, I know, I've heard it all before. I managed to tie one badly about five years ago, haven't been able to since.

 

[TCMfan25]

Yes, I know, I've heard it all before. I managed to tie one badly about five years ago, haven't been able to since.

Watch this video, it will help...

[video=youtube;VJv4Qh7zR3E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJv4Qh7zR3E[/video]

 

[Widebrim]

^^Very instructive, although the camera operator pulled back too soon.

 

[Mr Vim]

Brim,

Put them up on your ties classified ad, I've been looking to buy some!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Best effort today, and boy are my arms tired. As any scientist will tell you, experimental data is not valid unless it's repeatable, hence the dubious expression on my face. I still say it's impossible.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Have to admit, that video shows the vital penultimate step better than anything else I've seen. Thanks.

But I'll need more convincing. lol

 

[Alex]

With my work shirt.

Got those for a good price on ebay!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Man, what a score! Congrats!

 

[Alex]

Thank ya Tony!
Your tie looks good! Might just be a bit small for ya, it looks like you're tying it correctly. You could probably tighten the bow a bit and that would widen it a little.

 

[Widebrim]

Brim,

Put them up on your ties classified ad, I've been looking to buy some!

Well, maybe I'll buy the few that I just saw and post them for sale...

 

[Alex]

Well, maybe I'll buy the few that I just saw and post them for sale...

Speaking of selling some, will be be seeing Widebrims tie sale any time soon?

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Thank ya Tony!
Your tie looks good! Might just be a bit small for ya, it looks like you're tying it correctly. You could probably tighten the bow a bit and that would widen it a little.

Yep, it's too wide (vertically) for the space under my chin, I need to find a narrower one. It's the only one I had lying around though. I have a red one on order from bowties.com and I'll give that a try.

What I want to find is a white piquet formal tie the right length, but they're had to find.