Bow Ties: An Accessory for Tuxedos & Everyday Wear (Guide)

[@georgelush1998]

My dad was an industrial manufacturing engineer. On days he had to inspect the production line, he wore a bow tie. Safety concerns. A long necktie could get caught it the machinery. He taught me how to tie a bow tie. He told me a mark of a gentleman is knowing how to tie a bow tie.

[@olbradley]

I feel like a waistcoat and/or tie clips could easily solve that problem.

[@mateofenn]

​@@olbradleyI wouldn't imagine that would be practical or appropriate given the job. A waistcoat is going to be far too formal and a tie clip doesn't exactly solve the problem. If the end of the tie gets caught on machinery then you're still bad off.

[@kaank4295]

​@@mateofenn waistcoats are not that formal however, most of the work environments are not cold enough to wear jacket with a vaistcoat. as a student myself, i can barely wear a 3 piece suit in buildings.

[@pablobaio9435]

I love the way Preston explains these topics. Great video.

[@AntPDC]

Preston's presentations are always stellar: to the point, informative and accompanied by a dash of wry humour. Thank you.

[@whatwelearned]

Always happy when it's a Preston one

[@lilcwa]

I remember a high school friend showing me how to self-tie a bow tie for the first time, a gentlemanly skill that has served me well for decades. I currently wear a bow tie at least once every two weeks, and I have a sufficient collection, including a couple of vintage ties, to keep me from repeating most of the year. Bow ties are stylish, fun, and surprisingly versatile for a confident, well dressed man. Women definitely seem to notice an appropriate a gentleman sporting the right bow tie look. Thanks for this video and your other great bow tie offerings.

[@stephensandham4919]

I enjoy watching the Gentleman’s Gazette so much. The mood of your videos are so soothing and entertaining and the material presented is well done. Much love from Ohio!

[@robbymayer5987]

I own roughly 20 self tie bow ties because this channel made me appreciate them and menswear in general so much! Thank you gentlemen's gazette!

[@jamescoleman6570]

As an avid bow tie wearer and collector, I thoroughly enjoyed your video! Keep up the excellent work!

[@keshavrao212]

What do people say when they see you wearing a bow tie?

[@sholemepstein]

It is only within the last four years or so that I have been wearing bow ties with other than formal wear and I've taken quite a shine to them. I wear a suit every day and it is accentuated by bow ties a little less then half the time. People love or hate this neck wear but my CPD (Compliments Per Day) noticeably increase when sporting one of these. Love your show.

[@ryosaebamoi]

Finally ! I was waiting this guide since 10000 years. Thanks for all, always a delight to watch

[@danalaniz7314]

I love wearing bow ties. I used the clip on before but your videos have given me a tutorial to tie them myself. Thank you so much for all of the videos!

[@Philobiblion]

I am 75 and a retired librarian and university library administrator. I was in the college glee club, and I needed to know how to tie a bow tie, because we wore tuxedos. I was taught by a shy, blonde rich kid from Virginia and Maryland who loved to ride his horses and pined away for his family and farms. He showed my how to do it and I almost immediately, at the age of 21, started to appear in a bow tie. I gave all but the top two or three examples of straight ties to my son years ago. I have always found the bow tie makes a statement, and the first rule is, if you don't know you have the panache to pull it off, don't even try it. My rich friend succumbed to homesickness and left college at Thanksgiving time of his freshman year. He eventually became a great point-to-pointer in Virginia and Maryland, and died young in his late 50s of cancer. He was a real aristocrat and gentleman.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Bow ties are so elegant! A feast for the eyes, and this channel make all sorts of excellent videos, I bingewatched a whole weekend when we had snow... with a bottle of wine 😁

[@JonathanWrightZA]

I love lesser formality of a bow tie, while remaining dapper and extremely fun and unusual for observers.

[@Kyle-vb3fz]

I loved this video. I always wore the double and singles windsors growing up. But at age 30, about 5 years ago, I learned the bow tie. Now it’s what I wear everyday. I have been come great at tying them. I work in banking so it’s acceptable too. I feel weird eating longer neckties now. My wife even has made me a few of them. She has mad skill.

[@謝宗祐-j2x]

Sweet, I was planning to set up my style game by using bow tie and this video came out. Always love your videos 🥰

[@christopherfuller1913]

Thank you Gentlemen. Great video. I started wearing bow ties in the ninth grade. Now almost daily event when not in scrubs. I love diamond points. I have a great collection which forever grows. All the best, Chris.

[@viclucyzia]

A neck tie cannot come close to a bow tie. So much elegance. Semi-formal or absolute formal. Clean neat and not cumbersome. I love them in any season or time.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Personally, I also find them purely sexy when well chosen and worn properly.

[@philiparonson8315]

Agree. Also, the only time I get a compliment on my tie is when wearing a bow tie.

[@burritodog3634]

that 70's bowtie is relentless!

[@SarimFaruque]

Raphael rocked that vampire look

[@ProfessorJayTee]

Yaay! I like bow ties! They look especially good on stage. The style is unusual (and therefore more distinctive) these days, yet stylish and well-matched with classic fashion. Love this choice of topic, thank you.

[@Ukie_Hags_World]

The "Bow Knott" is not just for men -- women like it too -- great accessory, for a splash of color. I usually wear mine against a bare neck; yes, I know, it's shocking. :-) But, aside from my neckwear, who knew bow ties had such a history, going back centuries. I had no idea; now I know. Thank you, Gentleman's Gazette.

[@StarDream_]

Bow ties are cool. someone had to say it

[@MauricXe]

Timely video. I'm in the market for a bow tie. Thanks for this informative video and the shopping links!

[@rosestewart1606]

I just found your channel and I'm happy to see there are now 3 of you because men come in different shapes and sizes. You're very close to the shape of my husband so what you would wear looks good on him too...thanks in advance for the future help in my shopping!

[@roberthoffhines5419]

sooo tempted to try the single-ended, maybe for black tie. Yeah...my current black has a loose thread....honest!!!

[@MrAlber96]

I can’t wait for the Spanish version 🎊🎊🎊

[@AlanJWatkins]

Preston has been waiting his entire life to make this video

[@vishnuramesh1562]

Remembering Winston Churchill amd his 'kinda asymmetric bow'

[@danalaniz7314]

What an excellent explanation.

[@DynamixWarePro]

I have started to get into bow ties. Years ago I was given a pre tied sky blue satin bow tie which I still have but never really wear anymore. I currently have 3 others which I do wear. First is what I think is known as a Kentucky bow tie (bootlace bow tie). The one I have is black polyester but is much longer than other types of these ties I have seen. The second is a Donegal Tweed navy bow tie which I bought to wear when I am wearing dark blue waistcoats. The 3rd I bought recently is a cotton brown bow tie that is a high quality copy of a 19th century bow tie like you see in photos of men like American civil war officers and Abraham Lincoln wearing. I might get one in black as well at some point.

[@chetbart488]

I have heard it said that most men wear bow ties because most men don’t. I have a large collection, and all are tie-it-yourself, batwing because I have a short neck. I used to travel from California to Boston & Washington DC, and would drop in to better men’s stores and pick from a large selection. In those days at large conferences everybody wore suits, but I was the only bow tie in the room.

[@Purwapada]

really enjoyable! i also like Nietzsche's bow tie, that has a downward pointing angle

[@raffcamcamraff7950]

I would love to see a video about neck tie vs bow tie; explainig which is better in what situations (besides black tie and white tie events); or if its just matter of personal style to use neck ties and bow ties VERY PLEASE !!!

[@cyrilio]

Definitie under appreciated.

[@LunarOverdrive]

Bow ties are cute.

[@halleuz1550]

Bow ties are cool. If you want to know how much I like them: I removed the prefabricated bow tie from my old teddy bear and replaced it with a properly tied bow tie hand-made by my girlfriend.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Heh.. how COOL IS THAT !! 😎❤

[@alexm5426]

I think we can all agree…bow ties are cool

[@UrbanSipfly]

After learning how to tie a bow tie 🎀 after watching 25 different KZbin videos, I ain't going back to wearing long ties... I'm 60 years old and too stubborn to turn back now!

[@jonhillman871]

i love how gentleman's gazette is aimed at a general audience of men who want some instruction on wearing more classic and formal styles.

[@Kevinjandro]

Thank you all 👏🏾👏🏾

[@jeffreybishop9478]

Very very nice video. I make wood bow ties. I use various ways to hold them on.

[@AramisCZ]

Great video :) I’m mostly use Stock tie with my riding attire

[@kenneth7826]

Good video...yes i am a bow tie fan.....peace

[@jancedricmicheler6122]

This is a marvellous Video 🤗

[@Devine_Dandelion]

Is it weird for me to like to overdress? (And I mean, completely overdress. Like, White Tie and Tail-Coat without any special occasion.) Love your videos, btw.

[@guylewis7418]

It’s a free country. It’s better than pajamas at Walmart or flip flops.

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

For true lovers of sartorial excellence and the bow tie itself, nobody beats Le Noeud Papillon of Sydney, Australia.

[@nestorlabbe4317]

Excelente vídeo.. Por avor traduzcan también estos videos a la versión en castellano (español) del canal. SOn apasionantes.

[@GregBiggs]

I have 3 bow ties but never wore them...yet 😁

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Now is the time 😎

[@gwdancer]

The batwing bow tie is called that because each end is the shape of an old-time cricket bat.

[@edwardward5481]

Love to wear bow ties, but mostly in the fall, winter and spring seasons. In the summer months, when you wear a coat, there is just to much open space between the top of your belt buckle and the bottom of your bow tie. In the colder seasons, a waistcoat or sweeter breaks up that space and looks good with a jacket. Just my opinion- Regards

[@varadashivaprakash8283]

Because Bowties, Gentlemen, are Cool.

[@Orzorn]

Its interesting because, when I was younger, I was fully convinced the bow tie was a dead fashion. However, as I've gotten older I've seen them a lot more often than I would have expected, and they've actually worked very well for the wearer. They had a tendency to be associated with nerds in days past, but the men wearing them pulled off a sharp and clean look that surprised me!

[@erikdavidson4914]

Bow ties are cool.

[@Molach101]

If anyone has tried shopping for vintage self tie bow ties online, the experience is much like Preston's battle with the 1970s bow tie in this video

[@polaris4864]

Bowties are cool.

[@Agneloabreu9]

Great video! Past due subject hehe

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Ah, I knew you would slip in a pun there good job.

[@MisterRorschach90]

I find it really odd that the most expensive bow ties out there from places like Tom ford, brioni, Prada, Gucci, Armani, or kiton are pre tied. They want you to spend anywhere from 180-360 bucks on a pre tied elastic clip bow tie. It sucks too because some of the designs are awesome and I won’t wear one unless I tie it myself. Maybe I’m being a snob.

[@Rose-yx6jq]

Bow Ties are cool. - The Doctor. Matt Smith.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I still say a genius can tie a bow tie, and the people who can do either of them are smart.

[@alisonbenzimra7579]

Hi I am long time watcher, I was wondering if you could do a video on how to dress up for children.

[@seiko9361]

Plz can u make a difference video of top grain and full grain leather ?

[@RouletteRog]

Has the Gentlemen's Gazette considered doing a video on American bow tie manufacturers? I'd love to see your reviews and to learn about some new brands. I have ties from Brooks Brothers, Beau Ties of Vermont, and R. Hanauer, but I'd love to learn about some new producers.

[@unclebug35]

Just an idea but a series where you judge other peoples or gentleman’s (either submitted or not) outfits and how they could possibly be improved would be interesting to see. But keep up the great work gents Edit: I know about their review series but I was more or less meaning more or less gents or people trying to be gents now a days

[@apscoinscurrenciesmore7599]

Isn't it for weddings

[@channingcheese2]

Not at all, it's appropriate for nearly every situation, outside of particularly serious business, of course

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I had a small collection of the old clips ties so how they gave things like that to me, which in turn was a nice collection but it's gone now.

[@Manuel421]

Fascinating information as always gents! Always enjoy when you have the time to respond back although I'm sure it is extremely difficult at times. I appreciate your efforts nonetheless. Really curious is it fine to wear lighter brown shoes with Charcoal trousers or is a Medium to Dark Brown the better choice? In the future I'm looking into getting a suede Derby for year round wear and a pair of Wingtip Oxfords. Thanks for all your content really helps me upgrade my wardrobe.

[@gumboboy5446]

“Bow ties are cool.” - Doctor Who

[@Alberad08]

Enjoyed this a lot - thanks! BTW would you ever consider to make a video on the topic "Zoot Suit"?

[@TinyDiodes]

Awesome.

[@MonkyDollqueen]

Smiles can hide so much; fear, pain, sadness, tears. But then again they reflect one thing

[@lighthashira]

Hello all, What are your thoughts on the Cross Bow Tie/Continental Bow Tie? Has anyone tried wearing one before or seen someone wear one? What did you like or didn’t like about it?

[@emilio15216]

could the bow tie be used with a crew neck sweater or only with a suit ?

[@vincent7584]

Does the diamond point single end bow tie even exist?

[@russellgardener126]

I was interested to note the stand-up wing type of collar promoted in this video for black tie. In the latest Sartorial Talks video by Hugo Jacomet, in conversation with French designer Marc Guyot, both were adamant that it is a sartorial mistake. They explained that wing collars are for white tie only, and black tie should use a turn down collar. Who is correct? Could this be an example of there being a set of rules that are right in Europe and another set that are right in North America?

[@carltrotter7622]

By modern standards, you're right. Traditionally, however, Black Tie was made to be the same as White Tie but with a jacket instead of a tailcoat. Yes, this continues into the 40s with people like Astaire wearing a stand-up collar, but it wasn't until the Prince of Wales adopted the turndown collar in the 30s that a Turndown was more widely accepted. I hope this helps and you have a splendid day, -Carl

[@maszi9587]

Helloo

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

Those seventies bow ties looks like the wearer is being attacked by a bat! 🦇

[@themoderndandy713]

A small correction: Beau Brummell is not, in fact, my father. 3:21

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Agree

[@DaddySantaClaus]

Well, to be perfectly honest in my humble opinion without being sentimental, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in distinct perspective and without condemming anyone's view and by considering each and everyone's valid opinion I honestly believe that I vividly don't have anything to say. In fact, i forgot what i am about to say. Thank You

[@Sharp931]

18:10 🧛‍♂️

[@slickninja101]

What are your thoughts on the bolo tie?

[@gilhernandeziii4031]

No, Bow Ties are not for everyone... Just like hats, are not for everyone... Both are good dress products for certain people.

[@ivinitmittal]

👍🏻

[@jzay1899]

"I like bow ties, bow ties are cool." -11th Doctor

[@azy63]

The clip ties are a necessary part of law enforcement and security jobs. You don't want to have a resisting suspect grabbing your tie and taking you down.

[@tomsoki5738]

That’s what’s good about bow ties, you can’t do that. If you pull on the doubled part it just tightens the knot, not around your neck but just makes it harder to take off. And if you pull the single part it just un does the knot.

[@Alexios_CV]

18:09 Pause and appreciate. Thank me later

[@Doncarpenterradio]

For the life of me, I've never been able to tie a bow tie. I can tie any knot in a necktie, but nothing on a bow tie.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Well, you know what to do ... 😎

[@rubend5191]

You can do it bro

[@layouts77]

I like neckties but I love my bow ties. I must have 50, all self tie. I went nuts when Lord & Taylor went out of business. That said there is a time and place. I would not wear them to a funeral, business meeting or other serious function. Bows are strictly for fun only. And be ready to handle comments.

[@xv02greedo37]

Biggie Got killed by someone In A bow tie smh

[@vividius7951]

I can never condone wearing self tie bowties 😞

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Oh thank goodness no 70's please 🥺😱😔😵, my eyes 👀, as a kid growing up in that time it was awful.

[@mortuaryartist]

Unfortunately a bow tie is either worn at a certain function, or you are a gynaecologist.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Which neighbourhood did you grow up in ....

[@derlachendevagabund7942]

Imo only waiters and people wearing tuxedos should use them. For everyone else, it seems vain and artificial.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

How can dressing well be vain and artificial ... Is this why most American men wear gym wear 24/7? They can't be bothered to look well, people might get suspicious

[@Maximalistcollector]

bowtie are cool - the Doctor