Narrow Black Silk Bowtie

[dnjan]

Could somebody point me to a source for a narrow, black silk bowtie. Most I've found are 2-1/2" wide (that is what I have now, and I don't like it), and the narrowest I've found are 2-1/4". I would like something more like about 1-3/4" wide, or possibly narrower.

Thanks,

 

[Tomasso]

Charleston Bows can fit you out and they're a FL vendor to boot.

 

[dnjan]

Thanks!

 

[filfoster]

Bound and tied

I prefer to tie my own, now that I've bothered to learn how, but if you want a nice 'quick and dirty' tie that matches your description, here's one:

http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/001222.php

 

[Tomasso]

I prefer to tie my own, now that I've bothered to learn how, but if you want a nice 'quick and dirty' tie that matches your description, here's one:

dnjan isn't looking for a pre-tied. [huh]

 

[dnjan]

Correct. I ordered the plain black, 1-3/4" bow tie from the above-mentioned Charleston bows.

 

[filfoster]

The Tie that Binds

dnjan isn't looking for a pre-tied. [huh]

I assumed so but thought it was worth a mention. I wear 'real' bowties too but I am a degenerate lowlife and admit I would wear a pretied one, (NOT a "CLIP ON"! even I have standards, just low ones) on occasion, especially with formal wear. It is my own childish rebellion to the ritual.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I ... admit I would wear a pretied one, (NOT a "CLIP ON"! ...)

Oh please. Do you really believe that one is superior to the other?

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[filfoster]

Tied up

Oh please. Do you really believe that one is superior to the other?

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Now that I think on it... no. Oh the shame!

 

[cptjeff]

Oh please. Do you really believe that one is superior to the other?

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When wearing a collar where the band is visible, the pretied is far superior to a clip on.

A real one is still very much superior to both, but a pre tied isn't that bad, especially if the clasp is under the collar. Their only real fault appearance wise is that the knots are always too perfect.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

When wearing a collar where the band is visible, the pre-tied is far superior to a clip-on.

Moot point, since a clip-on can't be physically attached to a collar where the band is visible (e.g., a wing collar).



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[Guttersnipe]

In a similar vein...

Am I the only one bothered by the fact you can see the little metal buck on adjustable self-tie bowties when they are worn with a wing collar?

 

[filfoster]

Knot always

Am I the only one bothered by the fact you can see the little metal buck on adjustable self-tie bowties when they are worn with a wing collar?

Interestingly, the tie I provided the link to, has the hook and eye just behind the knot, or rather, at the rear edge of the knot so you cannot see it when worn. I thought that made it a little better than the pre-tied bows disdained here. Notice it being illustrated worn with a wing or standing collar where an exposed fastening would be visible. It has the usual size adjustment hidden inside the band.

 

[Lokar]

I stumbled onto an _extremely_ narrow silk bow tie a week or two ago. The widest point is only 1 1/4 inches wide. Strangely, even when I shorten the length of the bow tie to the smallest amount, it's too large for my neck - I have a 15.5" neck, so not particularly small.

Most of the bow tie is regular silk, but the small part at the back allowing for adjustment of the length (which shortens/lengthens in the way braces or a bra strap do, rather than your typical bow tie) is made of a separate piece of material - appears to be grosgrain. I think I am going to shorten it a bit, as I'd love to wear it.

I think I'll mostly wear it in the style Jeremy Brett did as Holmes (see http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=39561 ).

 

[dnjan]

Narrow bow tie update

So, it turns out that Charleston Bows is not able to provide anything narrower than two inches. So I am starting over.

Does anyone have a source for a silk bow tie, 1-3/4" or narrower.

Thanks,

 

[dnjan]

third try is a charm ...

After my posting about the unavailability of what I wanted from Charleston Bows, one of the bartenders PM'd me with a link to an ebay sale with what appeared to be a narrow black silk bowtie. So I contacted the ebay seller for dimensions. Turns out the seller couldn't find the tie to measure it, and so had to cancel the auction.
Strike two.
A different bartender PM'd me with a link for Beau Ties Ltd.
The website was a bit hard to use, but when I e-mailed them I got a prompt response. It was suggested that I order a "Very Slim" self-tie bowtie in "Carbon Black".

I did, and a couple of weeks later (Christmas shipping delays, I assume) I received:

Just a bit over 1.5 inches wide, adjustable length (but the black adjuster is hard to see).
On me:

(please excuse the quality of the photos, as well as the fact that I did not bother to put on a waistcoat or jacket for the photos - I just wanted to finally get closure on my initial request)

So, third try was a charm! :eusa_clap

 

[Feraud]

Glad to read it worked out.

 

[filfoster]

Tie it up and mail it.

I'm getting one. Thanks for the information.

 

[dnjan]

You are welcome! Glad someone else could benefit.

 

[Tomasso]

I'm glad that you're pleased, Don. The tie looks great.