THE RULES OF BOW TIE
Neckties are great, but bow ties are even better. Did you know that August 28 is National Bow Tie Day in United State of America? This goes to show that the bow tie is one of the foundation pillars of men's style which has earned its place in sartorial history.
As a real man, it is thereby critical to rock this statement piece the right way because a well-worn bow tie can supercharge your style, but a misguided attempt can strangle it. At IKAIDI PREMIUM SHIRTS, we have put together six rules that will guide you in rocking the bow tie like a pro.
1. Tie It Yourself
There are three basic types of bow ties: self-tied, clip-on, and pre-tied. As a real man, you only need to focus on the first one- self-tied. You need to man up and learn how to tie your own bow tie. This show that you take your style seriously and it instantly puts you in a different league (the real men league). So if you know you are not going to tie it yourself, don't bother wearing one.
2. It’s All About Balance
There’s a general rule of thumb here: the bolder the tie, the milder the shirt — and vice versa. A loud bow tie peps-up a muted outfit, and a simpler bow tie complements without confusing braver shirts and suits.
3. The Beauty Is In It's Imperfection
As you learn to tie your bow tie, have this in mind: the “perfect knot” is slightly lopsided, asymmetrical, and perfect in virtue of its imperfections. All I'm saying is that bow ties are supposed to be imperfect and worn with a little bit of ‘sprezzatura,’ a disheveled elegance by way of studied carelessness (this is real man stuff).
4. Consider The Occasion
For a black tie event, the dress code is relatively straightforward and unambiguous: dinner jacket (tuxedo) and a black bow tie, preferably in silk. Wearing a self-tie bow tie to these is important: a pre-tied bow tie looks pre-tied and diminishes both you and your ensemble.
A white tie event is yet a further notch up — perhaps the ne plus ultra of formal. Known sometimes as “full dress,” white tie is the most formal of all dress codes. As the name suggests, a white bow tie (always a self-tie) is absolutely necessary.
For semi-formal event, we do not recommend taking too much license with your ensemble: it is better, we think, to lean towards formal. However, enjoy your options with respect to bow tie styles, materials, and textures; but your aim is to remain aligned with a dress code, so do resist the temptation to get too creative.
For casual event, you are free to rewrite the rules if you wish to. You can pair your bow tie with supporting accessories like braces (suspenders,) printed socks, and bright shoe laces. We recommend not getting carried away to avoid looking like a clown- remember, you are a real man.
5. Consider The Fabric
Keep fabric in mind when determining which bow tie to wear. Your cotton, linen, and seersucker bow ties will be most appropriate at events that skew toward the casual side; silk and satin for more formal affairs.
6. Consider The Shape
Along with fabric, know that different bow tie shapes also come into play when considering which to wear. The butterfly bow tie (a.k.a. thistle) is the among the more traditional shapes, and is definitely go-to appropriate for most occasions. The club round bow tie is the most casual.
The final word: bow ties are cool and the best thing you can wear with your bow tie is confidence.
For inquires, call +234 812 920 1176.
As a real man, it is thereby critical to rock this statement piece the right way because a well-worn bow tie can supercharge your style, but a misguided attempt can strangle it. At IKAIDI PREMIUM SHIRTS, we have put together six rules that will guide you in rocking the bow tie like a pro.
1. Tie It Yourself
There are three basic types of bow ties: self-tied, clip-on, and pre-tied. As a real man, you only need to focus on the first one- self-tied. You need to man up and learn how to tie your own bow tie. This show that you take your style seriously and it instantly puts you in a different league (the real men league). So if you know you are not going to tie it yourself, don't bother wearing one.
2. It’s All About Balance
There’s a general rule of thumb here: the bolder the tie, the milder the shirt — and vice versa. A loud bow tie peps-up a muted outfit, and a simpler bow tie complements without confusing braver shirts and suits.
3. The Beauty Is In It's Imperfection
As you learn to tie your bow tie, have this in mind: the “perfect knot” is slightly lopsided, asymmetrical, and perfect in virtue of its imperfections. All I'm saying is that bow ties are supposed to be imperfect and worn with a little bit of ‘sprezzatura,’ a disheveled elegance by way of studied carelessness (this is real man stuff).
4. Consider The Occasion
For a black tie event, the dress code is relatively straightforward and unambiguous: dinner jacket (tuxedo) and a black bow tie, preferably in silk. Wearing a self-tie bow tie to these is important: a pre-tied bow tie looks pre-tied and diminishes both you and your ensemble.
A white tie event is yet a further notch up — perhaps the ne plus ultra of formal. Known sometimes as “full dress,” white tie is the most formal of all dress codes. As the name suggests, a white bow tie (always a self-tie) is absolutely necessary.
For semi-formal event, we do not recommend taking too much license with your ensemble: it is better, we think, to lean towards formal. However, enjoy your options with respect to bow tie styles, materials, and textures; but your aim is to remain aligned with a dress code, so do resist the temptation to get too creative.
For casual event, you are free to rewrite the rules if you wish to. You can pair your bow tie with supporting accessories like braces (suspenders,) printed socks, and bright shoe laces. We recommend not getting carried away to avoid looking like a clown- remember, you are a real man.
5. Consider The Fabric
Keep fabric in mind when determining which bow tie to wear. Your cotton, linen, and seersucker bow ties will be most appropriate at events that skew toward the casual side; silk and satin for more formal affairs.
6. Consider The Shape
Along with fabric, know that different bow tie shapes also come into play when considering which to wear. The butterfly bow tie (a.k.a. thistle) is the among the more traditional shapes, and is definitely go-to appropriate for most occasions. The club round bow tie is the most casual.
The final word: bow ties are cool and the best thing you can wear with your bow tie is confidence.
For inquires, call +234 812 920 1176.
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