Wednesday, June 1, 2011

{Not your father's bow tie ...}

Think bow ties are just for little boys? Think again! Bow ties are making a major fashion comeback. Just check out Mr. West here

and how about the ever stylish David Beckham?
... or the Jo Bros?
or will.i.am

J.T.
and the biebs...
All of these dapper dans can pull off the bow tie look.

Not such a good bow tie look?
The Pinocchio

Here are some tips from the writers at Beyond Fabric
- Break it down: since the bow tie alone will make you all put together, I would advise against “over dressing”. Give it a more relaxed feel by pairing it with casual pieces, like slim fitting jeans, loafers or sneakers and an oxford shirt;
- Pattern: for starters, try to find a balance between the shirt and the bow. If you decide to go with a striped or checked shirt, choose a solid colored bow and vice versa, pair patterned bows with solid shirts. “Advanced users” can have fun by trying to mix different patterns;
- Fabric: satin bow ties are more formal than their cotton/wool counterparts. The latter are easier to pair with your everyday attire;
- Confidence: is key to make the whole look work.
- Smile: have fun when wearing a bow tie, after all it’s a joyful item.

 Need some more pairing ideas?
Check out these styles ala Urban
 And lucky for you, {P&L} just listed some new bow ties in our Etsy Shop ...

check out these gems:

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