Necktie vs Bow Tie

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Are you a bow tie man or a necktie man?

Guys, help us out with this one.

I have to admit I usually wear neckties more often but recently I have been seeing an increasing numbers of bow ties out and about.

Which one is better?

Wearing neckties and bow ties started in the seventeenth century. The earliest versions were worn by Croatian cavalrymen during the period of King Louis XVI. The main purpose of wearing ties was to tie the place around the neck as the shirts they had worn used to have several button holes with very few buttons to fasten; so, they used to tie the shirts close with cloth strips that were tied at the neck.

Down the centuries, neckwear for men has evolved into various styles and shapes. The key for not going wrong with neckwear is to be careful and conscious about the patterns and size of both the neckties and the bowties.

What is more popular, a bow tie or a necktie?
Neckties have always been more popular when compared with bowties. There was a time when bowties were considered exclusively for clowns and comedians. This was a misguided conception. In reality, neckties have always been preferred for work occasions as in the offices to give the proper executive look. Bow ties have been worn to more formal occasions such as visiting private and exclusive clubs, concert halls and weddings.

Neckties and bow ties come in different kinds and they are differentiated in their lengths. Both are worn round the neck and they are available in various patterns. It is an accepted fact that both are not considered a casual wear. They are used mainly for formal gatherings. A tie is considered standard as formal office wear.

The necktie has to be long enough to reach your waist. It is worn in a knot round your neck. It will be available in varying designs, fabrics and lengths. When worn with a suit, it gives a complete look of splendor and finesse. The styles of wearing a necktie are known as Pratt, Windsor knot, Half Windsor and Four in Hand.

A bowtie is a variant of the tie. It is only in the form of a bow at your neck and is generally seen in a rainbow shape. It is tied mostly around the collar with a center knot that will form a couple of symmetrical lops on its sides. A bowtie is also available in various types like pre-tied bows, clip-on bows and the tying up bows.

Necktie versus Bow tie
There are numerous reasons people decide on wearing the traditional necktie. It looks compact and makes the person look taller. It is an ideal showpiece when you want to project your personality, particularly in formal work situations. The necktie is roughly around three inches in width and a typical tie would be about fifty two inches long. The best way to select a tie’s length is to measure it in proportion to your height.

In comparison, bow ties have thistle shaped or batwing ends. The style that comes as a batwing is rectangular and straight while that which is thistle shaped looks more in the form of a thistle bud; it is round which then tapers and flares out at the ends. The appearance of the bowtie will change slightly after it has been worn.

The occasion and your personality will be the deciding factors on whether you should wear a tie or a bow tie. You get that ultra sophisticated look when you wear a bow tie; at the same time, a necktie is a classic fashion wear that can work with just a shirt and a pant or a full three-piece suit. You will be the better judge to decide what you will wear and on what occasion.

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