BOW TIE
A bow tie is a neck accessory in the form of a short ribbon of fabric tied in a symmetrical bow around the shirt collar. It is the main alternative to the necktie and an inseparable element of the most formal men's dress — the tuxedo and tailcoat, where a classic black bow tie is obligatory. Beyond a strict dress code, the bow tie adds a festive, slightly eccentric and retro charm to a look, so it is loved in wedding, evening and dandy styles. A true bow tie is tied by hand, though ready-made clip-on models also exist. It comes in any colour and pattern. A bow tie is a neck accessory in the form of a symmetrical bow around the collar, in which the main alternative to the necktie combines an obligatory role in the most formal dress (tuxedo, tailcoat) with a festive, slightly eccentric and dandy charm.
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Distinction
Two classic collar accessories with different silhouette and code. The tie is a long strip of fabric knotted at the throat and hanging vertically down the shirt — versatile from office to formal wear. The bow tie is a short band tied in a bow horizontally under the collar, more formal and ceremonial, mandatory for black-tie dress codes. The tie lengthens the torso line; the bow tie accents the neck itself.
