A month is a reasonable interval between daytime bow tie appearances in my opinion, and it's that time again. A blazer and a bow feel just right for a cocktail and a cigar on a late Friday afternoon and will keep on working into the evening at all but the most formal affairs.
Here, the smaller form factor of the bow tie gives me license to wear colors that I would never consider in a four in hand necktie. The lime, purple and orange Robert Talbott bow is worn with a checked navy and white shirt, a navy blazer and a Holland & Holland pocket square in tan, light blue and green. The combination was paired with olive gabardine trousers, brown suede slip-on shoes and an Optimo Panama hat.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Blazer and Bow
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Being a man of some height, should I limit my wearing of bow-ties to three-piece suits?
Very nice shirt, Will.
The bow is effecting me with with a touch of, shall we say,"mal de mer" but that could easily be the focus, don't you think?
I wouldn't wear olive gabs with a navy blazer, but I have always admired those who do, that's for sure. I will admit the suedes mentioned ameliorate an otherwise risky proposition.
What affairs were you referring to at which a bow tie would not be formal enough; or was that the blazer you were thinking of? Just curious!
Levi, yes, or DBs.
Bob, I would wear it to the symphony but not to the opening gala.
One more shirt button displayed than I think is ideal Andrei but such is life.
Will-
I'm a bow tie guy. I'm proud of that. Lawyer in D.C., it works well.
I have always avoided bow ties with button down shirts; mainly becuase of tradition, but also becuause of the informality of pairing the two.
However, I see it done from time to time. Your opinion?
Thanks!
Willow, I'm not a buttondown shirt guy but I see nothing wrong with pairing them with a bow tie and a jacket.
Will,
I noticed the prominent lapel stitching. Is this an example of a "swelled edge" that is often described on most clothing forums? And does this type of finish distinguish, including the addition of brass buttons, a true blazer from other coats?
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