Bowties for Fall

Architects have been rocking them for decades, but I am excited to see that bowties have finally hit the mainstream.  Real bowties (not the clip-on tuxedo kind!) are definitely a fashionable accessory for men this Fall.  Men, your biggest challenge in wearing the bowtie is to figure out how to tie it.  I’ve tried it myself and my only advice is:  practice makes perfect!  Once you have that mastered, you can definitely pull off the look!

Bowties have a history of being strictly formal, but they are now actually a versatile menswear accessory.  You can wear a bowtie traditionally for a dressy look, pair it with a tucked in striped button-up and dark designer jeans for a dinner out, or leave it untied and draped around the neck for a super stylish look!  The patterned ties are the best because you can mix colors and fabrics in your outfit for a unique ensemble.

My favorite Brooklyn boutique Epaulet has the perfect bowties for Fall in a variety of fabrics:

Woven Plaid TBT Bowtie Navy & Green $45

This Scottish plaid has a distinctly preppy feel with a reference to school uniforms.

Woven TBT Bowtie Burgundy Silver Stripe $45

These burgundy and silver candy diagonal candy stripes are perfect with almost any shirt.

Woven TBT Bowtie Houndstooth $45

All of Epaulet’s bowties are handmade in Manhattan from Italian silk.  The styles are all slim in shape.