What are the different widths available for bow ties?
The width of a bow tie is a term generally used to refer to the width of the wide parts of the bow. Bow ties
are available in a variety of widths and often feature adjustable neck sizes. However, traditionally a bow tie is 2 3/4 inches wide. But with the ever changing trends and fashions, bow ties are
now available in a range of widths. To generalize, one can say that a medium size classic butterfly shape is around 2 1/2 inches wide, very slim size or a straight cut is around 1 1/2 inches, and
the big and tall size is around 3 1/2 inches wide.
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What are the different bow tie styles?
There are four different styles of bow ties; classic, straight, diamond-point, and wide. The classic style has
a narrow center and moderately bulging out bow. The classic style bowtie usually has a breadth of 2 3/8 inches. The straight style, as the name implies, is almost like a rectangle with the center
being almost as wide as the edges. A straight style bow tie usually has a breadth of around 1 3/4 inches. The diamond point style is a rather unique style, and features pointed diamond shaped
edges. The diamond style bow tie’s dimensions are usually in the order of 2 inches. The wide style of bow tie, also known as butterfly style, has a very big and broad edge and a relatively
small center. It usually has a breadth of 3 3/4 inches.
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What are the different neck styles for a bow tie?
Apart from the usual neck ties, bow ties are also worn on formal occasions. Although not so common nowadays,
bow ties are the traditional neckwear for men. This versatile neckwear can be worn with tuxedos, suits and dress shirts as well.
Bow ties are available in two different versions: the untied bow tie and the readied bow tie. Wearing a bow
tie is a style in itself, and it sits pretty across the neck and looks elegant. However, one can readily find many styles of bow tie in the market. The most common styles include the butterfly
bow tie, patterned bow tie and the ribbed bow tie. Bow tie style is also created by the fusion of various designs with different materials. Such differently styled bow ties are black patterned
silk bow, burgundy ribbed silk bow, pink Gerbera bow tie, black satin silk bow tie, white cotton bow tie and white rose bow tie, among several others.
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What to consider while renting a tuxedo?
Always the first choice for a black tie occasion, a tuxedo is elegant and gives you the authoritative look of
a person who is confident of himself. Since the tuxedo is not worn very often, it can be rented for any special occasion from various formalwear shops. A tuxedo can be either single breasted or
double breasted with the classic tuxedo featuring a shawl collar. To get the perfect look, you need to take care of certain things while renting a tuxedo.
A tuxedo appears more appealing and attractive if worn along with a bow tie. If you plan to sport a single
breasted tuxedo, you can try the classic look with the shawl collar whereas the double breasted tuxedos are usually worn with a peak lapel collar. It is always preferable for taller men to wear
double breasted tuxedo. Indoor parties and functions should be attended in dark colored tuxedos such as black or dark blue. For outdoor events, you can experiment with white tuxedos.
Pay special attention to the color of the tuxedo trousers while renting them; see that they match the color of
your tuxedo et. To add style to your tuxedo look, you can rent one which features a single silk stripe down each outside seam, making sure that they don’t sport a turned up
hem.
For tuxedo shirts, you could go for a white tuxedo shirt (contrast color) with cuffs turned up for flattering
effect. A black cummerbund featuring pleats turned outside should cover the overlap of the shirt and trouser.
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How to tie a Bow Tie?
Firs the bow tie is placed around the neck such that the right end is longer than the left end. The left end
is then slipped under the right end, and the right end is crossed over the left. Next, the right end is bought up and under the loop. This is followed by doubling
the left end over itself, so as to form the base loop of the bow tie. Then the right loop is bought over the center of the loop that is just formed. Now comes the tough part - keeping everything
in place and double ending the right loop back on itself, while pushing it through the loop behind the bow tie. The bow tie is finally adjusted by tugging its ends and straightening its center
knots.
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How to tie a Cravat Tie?
First place the cravat around your neck in such a way that the right end is longer than the left end. Then
cross the longer end over the shorter to your left, and take the longer end back to your right underneath the shorter end. Now bring the longer end to the left over the shorter end, while keeping
it over the loop. This is when the longer end is taken up through the neck loop. Once this is done, you have two choices - to go in for a “traditional” look or for a
“scrunch” look. For a “traditional” look, fold down the longer end over the knot, then adjust the fit using the shorter end, and follow it by fixing the top end in place
with a cravat pin. To create a “scrunch” tie, bring the longer end down through the knot loop, and adjust the fit with the shorter end. Do ensure though that the knot remains as loose
as appropriate, so as to get the best “scrunch” effect.
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