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Bugsy, that is a classy one, too. I love the suspenders, too. I pursued a pair like these at the 'bay, but didn't bid high enough.
On Ernest's wake, I coupled bowtie and newsboy cap today:
The bowtie puts the right note of brightness on a pretty subdued mix of grey garments.
This is the quintessential "Goldilocks" sized bowtie: not to wide, not too narrow, just right. I feel like modern-day butterflies (Brooks Bros. et al) are a bit large for my taste. I wish someone still made them like this.
On Ernest's wake, I coupled bowtie and newsboy cap today:
The bowtie puts the right note of brightness on a pretty subdued mix of grey garments.
But wouldn't larger patterns that would work with long ties often overwhelm the smaller area of the bow. So many of the long ties from the SUYT thread could never make the transition to bow tie.Well, let me revise and extend: Yes harmony still rules, but because of bow ties having a smaller surface area they tend to be a bit more creative in their patters, so that lens them to be open to more choices for matching compared to the generally more conservative neck tie.
http://www.tias.com/7617/PictPage/1923104288.html
I have had these forever and no one interested. I like bow ties personally.
I know I've seen knit bowties before, just can't remember where.
Hello,
I was perusing the 'bay, and found a couple of sellers advertising self-styled bowties that "look great hanging around your neck" and "can be tied too, if you prefer" (not literal, but that was the idea). So, it would seem some guys wear untied bowties because of the look, but are not bothering to, or have any intention of, actually tying them :eusa_doh: ?