CP, you consistently raise the bar in bow tie-dom.Originally Posted by clarinetplayer
CP, you consistently raise the bar in bow tie-dom.
Let me dig this solid cat and see what jumps in that wig of his that's causing all the flip on the vine.
A two-fer today. *This shot qualifies me to post in both the bow tie thread and the cap thread:
I'm not actually wearing the cap today, though. *It's the new Henry the Hatter 8/4 linen cap I bought for this summer.
-Dave
Just saw, in a Burlington for the first time, "Bill Robinson" brand sets of pre-tied, patterned bows and solid color pocket squares ($9.99). The square is a color found in the tie-- about half the examples were white.
They do have that "pre-tied look" and the knot looks like it could be a separate band wrapped around and stitched. Not sure about that. (If you unstitched, would you have a tie you could tie yourself, or would you just have odd pieces?)
A lot of them would leave you with pieces, I fear. If you can't untie it there and then by hand, I wouldn't risk it. FWIW, I have two Hilditch and Key bows, both proper, self-tie bows but which have a detachable hook in the back. I suppose this allows a compromise for those who need to tie it round their leg then clip it into place. Could be the best of both worlds, I suppose. I'd rather they were one-piece, but they came in the sale and I really like how they look when on.... As a general rule, though, I'd never risk buying a tie that needed unstitched to untie, as I suspect it'd be a rare thing indeed you end up with an actual bow tie rather than a bunch of odd bits of fabric once done.
If in doubt - overdress.
Vivienne Westwood
This week's Bow Tie Friday number features a floral design with leaves and stems combination, which, when blended with the artfully so-very-nearly almost well tied appearance, says, "Ah, Friday, Friday, Friday~"
Let me dig this solid cat and see what jumps in that wig of his that's causing all the flip on the vine.
Actually, a Bow Tie Thursday, posted on a Friday. A jaunty number from Tommy Hilfiger; in a clinch, I can unfold it and spread on the ground for a picnic cover.
Let me dig this solid cat and see what jumps in that wig of his that's causing all the flip on the vine.
I just wanted to post up my modest collection. Excuse the poor picture. The collection is either Beau Ties Ltd or Brooks Brothers. I do love em!!
Very nice selection, IRN- how often do you indulge in bow tie wearing?I just wanted to post up my modest collection. Excuse the poor picture. The collection is either Beau Ties Ltd or Brooks Brothers. I do love em!!
Let me dig this solid cat and see what jumps in that wig of his that's causing all the flip on the vine.
I try to once a week or so as I don't have a job where I can dress up. So basically, its be just going about daily activities with a bow tie.
And thank you for the compliment.
I just acquired a plain dark red one like in IRN's collection. A Ben Sherman from Nordstrom Rack.
It's the most or second most I've paid for a tie, so it's a bit odd that it would be a solid. But the first bow I ever had was from the formal Dept.... "Chinese Red" some would call it. And I've only worn it twice (it's just too circus-y.)
"With these clothes, red would be good... ah, no, not THAT red..."
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