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**Bow Tie Rules (The Short Version)**
* **Black Tie:** Tuxedo = black bow tie. End of story! Long ties? Nope.
* **White Tie:** Only a white bow tie. This is as fancy as it gets.
* **Events (Weddings, etc.):** Go for colors or patterns, but make sure they look good with all your clothes.
* **Work:** If you're a lawyer, maybe not. If you are in a job that is creative, go ahead!
**Bow Ties Say What?**
* **Smart People:** Bow ties give off a thinking person vibe.
* **Entertainers:** Musicians and magicians Like to use them.
* **Uniforms:** Some jobs use them to look sharp.
* **Politicians:** A way to look like you have your own style.
**Bow Tie vs. Regular Tie**
* **Bow Tie:**
* Small, makes people look at your face.
* Won't fall in your soup.
* Can make you look smart or fun.
* **Necktie:**
* Normal.
* Easy to wear at work.
* Lots of ways to style it.
**Finding the Right Bow Tie**
* **Face Shape:**
* Round face? Big bow tie.
* Thin face? Skinny bow tie.
* **Collar:**
* Fancy event? Wing collar.
* Most collars? Spread collar.
* Casual? Button-down collar.
* **Body Type:**
* Big guy? Wider bow tie.
* Skinny guy? Narrower bow tie.
**Making It Look Awesome**
* **Vest:** Bow ties + vests = a great look.
* **Suspenders:** Old-school cool.
* **Pocket Square:** Colors should match, but don't be too matchy-matchy.
* **Glasses/Beards:** Bow ties work well with them.
**Cool Patterns**
* **Solid:** Always a good choice.
* **Polka Dots:** Fun and chill.
* **Stripes:** Classic with plain shirts.
* **Paisley:** Adds some flair.
* **Weird Prints:** If you're feeling wild.
**How to Tie It Right**
* A little crooked is better than perfect.
* Silk: Tie it loose first, then tighten.
* Other fabrics: Tie it tight from the start.
* Not too tight!
**What to Wear When**
* **Spring/Summer:** Light stuff, like cotton or linen. Colors and flowers!
* **Fall/Winter:** Wool or velvet. Dark colors.
* **Fancy Events (Always):** Silk in black, white, or dark colors.
**Now?**
* Bow ties with streetwear (jeans, sneakers).
* Girls rocking bow ties.
* Huge bow ties on the runway.
**Fun Facts!**
* Bow tie should be as wide as your face.
* Someone made a 15-foot bow tie!
* Famous people wear them.
Bow ties: They're traditional, but they also let you stand out.
* **Black Tie:** Tuxedo = black bow tie. End of story! Long ties? Nope.
* **White Tie:** Only a white bow tie. This is as fancy as it gets.
* **Events (Weddings, etc.):** Go for colors or patterns, but make sure they look good with all your clothes.
* **Work:** If you're a lawyer, maybe not. If you are in a job that is creative, go ahead!
**Bow Ties Say What?**
* **Smart People:** Bow ties give off a thinking person vibe.
* **Entertainers:** Musicians and magicians Like to use them.
* **Uniforms:** Some jobs use them to look sharp.
* **Politicians:** A way to look like you have your own style.
**Bow Tie vs. Regular Tie**
* **Bow Tie:**
* Small, makes people look at your face.
* Won't fall in your soup.
* Can make you look smart or fun.
* **Necktie:**
* Normal.
* Easy to wear at work.
* Lots of ways to style it.
**Finding the Right Bow Tie**
* **Face Shape:**
* Round face? Big bow tie.
* Thin face? Skinny bow tie.
* **Collar:**
* Fancy event? Wing collar.
* Most collars? Spread collar.
* Casual? Button-down collar.
* **Body Type:**
* Big guy? Wider bow tie.
* Skinny guy? Narrower bow tie.
**Making It Look Awesome**
* **Vest:** Bow ties + vests = a great look.
* **Suspenders:** Old-school cool.
* **Pocket Square:** Colors should match, but don't be too matchy-matchy.
* **Glasses/Beards:** Bow ties work well with them.
**Cool Patterns**
* **Solid:** Always a good choice.
* **Polka Dots:** Fun and chill.
* **Stripes:** Classic with plain shirts.
* **Paisley:** Adds some flair.
* **Weird Prints:** If you're feeling wild.
**How to Tie It Right**
* A little crooked is better than perfect.
* Silk: Tie it loose first, then tighten.
* Other fabrics: Tie it tight from the start.
* Not too tight!
**What to Wear When**
* **Spring/Summer:** Light stuff, like cotton or linen. Colors and flowers!
* **Fall/Winter:** Wool or velvet. Dark colors.
* **Fancy Events (Always):** Silk in black, white, or dark colors.
**Now?**
* Bow ties with streetwear (jeans, sneakers).
* Girls rocking bow ties.
* Huge bow ties on the runway.
**Fun Facts!**
* Bow tie should be as wide as your face.
* Someone made a 15-foot bow tie!
* Famous people wear them.
Bow ties: They're traditional, but they also let you stand out.
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**Bow Tie Rules (The Short Version)**
* **Black Tie:** Tuxedo = black bow tie. End of story! Long ties? Nope.
* **White Tie:** Only a white bow tie. This is as fancy as it gets.
* **Events (Weddings, etc.):** Go for colors or patterns, but make sure they look good with all your clothes.
* **Work:** If you're a lawyer, maybe not. If you are in a job that is creative, go ahead!
**Bow Ties Say What?**
* **Smart People:** Bow ties give off a thinking person vibe.
* **Entertainers:** Musicians and magicians Like to use them.
* **Uniforms:** Some jobs use them to look sharp.
* **Politicians:** A way to look like you have your own style.
**Bow Tie vs. Regular Tie**
* **Bow Tie:**
* Small, makes people look at your face.
* Won't fall in your soup.
* Can make you look smart or fun.
* **Necktie:**
* Normal.
* Easy to wear at work.
* Lots of ways to style it.
**Finding the Right Bow Tie**
* **Face Shape:**
* Round face? Big bow tie.
* Thin face? Skinny bow tie.
* **Collar:**
* Fancy event? Wing collar.
* Most collars? Spread collar.
* Casual? Button-down collar.
* **Body Type:**
* Big guy? Wider bow tie.
* Skinny guy? Narrower bow tie.
**Making It Look Awesome**
* **Vest:** Bow ties + vests = a great look.
* **Suspenders:** Old-school cool.
* **Pocket Square:** Colors should match, but don't be too matchy-matchy.
* **Glasses/Beards:** Bow ties work well with them.
**Cool Patterns**
* **Solid:** Always a good choice.
* **Polka Dots:** Fun and chill.
* **Stripes:** Classic with plain shirts.
* **Paisley:** Adds some flair.
* **Weird Prints:** If you're feeling wild.
**How to Tie It Right**
* A little crooked is better than perfect.
* Silk: Tie it loose first, then tighten.
* Other fabrics: Tie it tight from the start.
* Not too tight!
**What to Wear When**
* **Spring/Summer:** Light stuff, like cotton or linen. Colors and flowers!
* **Fall/Winter:** Wool or velvet. Dark colors.
* **Fancy Events (Always):** Silk in black, white, or dark colors.
**Now?**
* Bow ties with streetwear (jeans, sneakers).
* Girls rocking bow ties.
* Huge bow ties on the runway.
**Fun Facts!**
* Bow tie should be as wide as your face.
* Someone made a 15-foot bow tie!
* Famous people wear them.
Bow ties: They're traditional, but they also let you stand out.
* **Black Tie:** Tuxedo = black bow tie. End of story! Long ties? Nope.
* **White Tie:** Only a white bow tie. This is as fancy as it gets.
* **Events (Weddings, etc.):** Go for colors or patterns, but make sure they look good with all your clothes.
* **Work:** If you're a lawyer, maybe not. If you are in a job that is creative, go ahead!
**Bow Ties Say What?**
* **Smart People:** Bow ties give off a thinking person vibe.
* **Entertainers:** Musicians and magicians Like to use them.
* **Uniforms:** Some jobs use them to look sharp.
* **Politicians:** A way to look like you have your own style.
**Bow Tie vs. Regular Tie**
* **Bow Tie:**
* Small, makes people look at your face.
* Won't fall in your soup.
* Can make you look smart or fun.
* **Necktie:**
* Normal.
* Easy to wear at work.
* Lots of ways to style it.
**Finding the Right Bow Tie**
* **Face Shape:**
* Round face? Big bow tie.
* Thin face? Skinny bow tie.
* **Collar:**
* Fancy event? Wing collar.
* Most collars? Spread collar.
* Casual? Button-down collar.
* **Body Type:**
* Big guy? Wider bow tie.
* Skinny guy? Narrower bow tie.
**Making It Look Awesome**
* **Vest:** Bow ties + vests = a great look.
* **Suspenders:** Old-school cool.
* **Pocket Square:** Colors should match, but don't be too matchy-matchy.
* **Glasses/Beards:** Bow ties work well with them.
**Cool Patterns**
* **Solid:** Always a good choice.
* **Polka Dots:** Fun and chill.
* **Stripes:** Classic with plain shirts.
* **Paisley:** Adds some flair.
* **Weird Prints:** If you're feeling wild.
**How to Tie It Right**
* A little crooked is better than perfect.
* Silk: Tie it loose first, then tighten.
* Other fabrics: Tie it tight from the start.
* Not too tight!
**What to Wear When**
* **Spring/Summer:** Light stuff, like cotton or linen. Colors and flowers!
* **Fall/Winter:** Wool or velvet. Dark colors.
* **Fancy Events (Always):** Silk in black, white, or dark colors.
**Now?**
* Bow ties with streetwear (jeans, sneakers).
* Girls rocking bow ties.
* Huge bow ties on the runway.
**Fun Facts!**
* Bow tie should be as wide as your face.
* Someone made a 15-foot bow tie!
* Famous people wear them.
Bow ties: They're traditional, but they also let you stand out.