because bowties *are* cool
Apparently David Tennant’s Doctor inspired lots of little boys in the U.K. to start wearing pinstripe suits to playschool. My Doctor Who pal bronxbee and I wondered whether this meant that little boys would, now that Matt Smith has taken over the role, start wearing bowties to playdates. And yes: yes it does mean that. Via the Telegraph: The Doctor's latest incarnation is played in by 27-year-old Matt Smith who sports a retro academic-style look. Topman, whose shoppers ages' are the target audience for the TV programme, shows a range of 12 bow ties on its website. My pick for the most Doctor-ish bowtie on Topman’s site:
(Thanks to Ken for sharing the link.) This has been your OMG Thought for the Day. support
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posted by t6 (Tue May 04 10, 12:09AM)
a) This is apparently a 100% Polyester bow tie. That really isn't acceptable.
b) That really looks like a pre-tied bow tie. Also not acceptable.
Instead--go for the Moldavia! 100% Woven Silk, 100% tie it yourself. And the company allows you to customize your bow tie cut, get a matching pocket square, or a matching vest.
http://www.beautiesltd.com/product/moldavia-bow-tie/archived-private-stock-bow-ties
But I'd go with the Yellow Jacket in a slim line...because I think yellow bow ties look great with blue dress shirts.
http://www.beautiesltd.com/product/yellow-jacket-polka-bow-tie/polka-dot-bow-ties
Though I'm branching out into shirts with detachable starched collars...and those almost always come in white...so I'm going to have to branch out to some different bow tie collars.
Bring on the bow tie revolution!
posted by LaSargenta (Tue May 04 10, 8:10AM)
I've always liked bowties. I often wear them myself...all the better if I've commandeered them from a lover.
;-}
Clip-ons are a definate no-no. If you don't know how to tie it, I'll be happy to do it for you standing behind you with my arms around your shoulders -- while I tell you to stand very still.
posted by bzero (Tue May 04 10, 3:31PM)
I went to a Catholic school where all male students were required to wear ties. They didn't specify what kind, so my friend Marsh wore bow ties. On one hand, it made him look like a dork -- but on the other hand, he stood out as a unique individual under a dress code that tried to make us look all the same. Marsh rocks. B)
posted by I_Sell_Books (Tue May 04 10, 5:11PM)
Zomfg that's adorable! Then again, I watch so much house porn (Grand Designs, Location, Location, Location and it's sister show, Relocation, Relocation, Country House Rescue, Restoration Man, etc) I hope my 2 year old son decides he wants to be an architect...and if not an architect, a carpenter! Because no matter how old I am, I will always need more bookcases.
posted by Michael Christianson (Thu Jul 08 10, 5:35PM)
I think bowties are great. I also like your phrase "retro-academic." I'm glad they're coming back in style, even if it is mostly in the Dr. Who-watching crowd. Will be interesting to see if it crosses over or lasts.
Hey, T6 - I like both your selections, except for the price. I've found some good, quality bowties here:
http://www.abcneckties.com/bow-ties.html
I just got this one in the mail... http://www.abcneckties.com/benji-freestyle-bow-tie.html
Seems to me like something Dr. Who would wear.
Great post, thanks.