bow ties
Tuxedo neck accessories
Bow ties are neckties tied in a bow shape rather than hanging straight down.
They fasten at the collar and sit horizontally beneath the chin.
Bow ties range from formal wear—black silk with a tuxedo—to quirky everyday accessories.
Some come pre-tied; purists insist on tying their own.
He's known for his signature bow ties.
Men's formal evening attire
- galaFestive formal occasion
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
banquet · groom · usher · waitstaff · opera · ballroom · reception · soiree
Neck scarf, tucked in
- ascotLooped silk neckwear
- collarNeck encirclement
- knotTied rope fastening
- claspSecuring device that clicks
clip-on · adjustable · silk · velvet · satin · linen · cotton · polyester
Unconventional in character
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- noveltyQuality of being original
- playfulInclined toward fun
- geekyUnfashionably enthusiastic about specifics
nerdy · ironic · hipster · offbeat · unconventional · zany · kooky · oddball
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- galaFestive formal occasion
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
ceremony · banquet · groom · usher · waitstaff · opera · ballroom · reception · soiree · diplomat
cravat
Neck scarf, tucked in
clasp · clip-on · adjustable · silk · velvet · satin · linen · cotton · polyester · paisley
eccentric
Unconventional in character
geeky · nerdy · ironic · hipster · offbeat · unconventional · zany · kooky · oddball · professor
symmetry
Invariance under transformation
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- batwingWide sleeve narrowing at wrist
- thistleSpiny flowering weed
slim · wide · pointed · rounded · winged · looped · balanced · proportioned · farfalle · pasta
retro
Evoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- timelessUnaffected by eras
heritage · Victorian · Edwardian · Gatsby · speakeasy · flapper · midcentury · dapper · gentleman · nostalgia
- pastaspaghetti, penne, rigatoni, fusilli, farfalle
- Custom Clothingtailored suits, fitted jeans, wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, prom dresses
- neckwearscarf, scarves, necklace, necklaces, collar
- tiescravat, ascot, clip-on, even score, dead heat
- accessoriesearrings, necklace, bracelet, watch, ring
- men's accessoriesbelt, cufflinks, pocket squares, pocket square, suspenders
bow tiesunbuttoned shirt
Shirt with fasteners undone
tieless · casual wear · t-shirts · sportswear · athleisure