TIES AND BOW TIES

A gentleman should dress to his strengths to accommodate his individuality. Dressing well is not about following the tides of fashion or adhering to outdated rules. It is a skill to help you through life challenges-from job interviews to special dates and to show you true self in any setting (Potter Gift, 2015).

Abstract

Ties and bow ties are an integral part of mens’ as well as womens’ fashion. Ties are one of the wardrobe essentials for everyone. Silk, wool, cotton, linen are common fabrics used for ties. Mostly people prefer silk ties as it looks more formal and elegant. The half Windsor, Full Windsor, and Fourin-hand are the common knots. Most of the other types of tie knots are a variation of these three, with slight differences. Wearing a tie not only enhances the personality but also attracts respect and gives confidence to the wearer. Nowadays ties are recycled to a finished product to produce different types of fashionable items like tie made into a dress, hand bag, wallet or photo album, tie made accessories like bracelets, head gear, hats, belts etc. Bow ties, once a strictly male accessory, have made a comeback in fashion recently. People have started wearing bow ties as a fashion statement. This shows that they are creative and do not shy away from wearing a bow tie. People are becoming very creative when it comes to ties and bow ties. The butterfly, big butterfly, batwing, club round and diamond are different shapes of bow ties. Creative bow ties made by upcycling things such as table covers, shoes, belt etc. A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life – Oscar Wilde

Introduction

A gentleman should dress to his strengths to accommodate his individuality. Dressing well is not about following the tides of fashion or adhering to outdated rules. It is a skill to help you through life challenges-from job interviews to special dates and to show you true self in any setting (Potter Gift, 2015).