A Quick Note About Bow Ties

I love wearing ties. This is probably because I’ve never been forced to wear one, and have only ever worn them by choice, because they’re super awesome.

And then there’s bow ties. I love wearing them as well. The Doctor thinks they're cool, and if they’re cool enough for a Time Lord, they’re cool enough for me. And you. But bow ties have recently gotten a bad rep because of how often they’re worn unstylishly (this isn’t a word in the dictionary, but it should be). From IT guys who don’t know how to tie a tie (no offense to any IT guys out there) to hip kids who are trying to look “fashionable” to the high school Chess Club (no offense to any chess club members out there), the bow tie is probably one of the most ill-worn accessories out there. And, subsequently, that means they’re often deemed “uncool” by the public.

The Doctor: "Bow ties are cool."

This is a tragedy, truly. For the bow tie is a piece of pure class and swagger, and it’s a shame that its reputation has been so muddled. I think, when worn with a button-down, v-neck sweater, dark jeans, and low-top sneakers, bow ties look incredibly sharp.

The only downside? Well-crafted bow ties aren’t anywhere near as abundant as well-crafted neck ties.