The definitive trick to get an original bow tie right
The definitive trick, to choose and get it right with an original bow tie
At this point it is very normal that you consider buying a bow tie . An accessory that has gone from being a classic and stylish element to later becoming a very “weirdo” look and now, in the 21st century, being one of the most original and modern styles.
Therefore, we teach you the...
Hack to succeed and decide on that original bow tie
The secret is in the size . In the "cms" 😉
In measurements and proportion. Which is what will make your look have that elegant and impeccable appearance. Because in nature, and in everything that surrounds us, proportion is an indicator of beauty, subtlety and elegance . We look for the golden ratio
That said , how to make your bow tie proportionate?
Easy. The proportion of a bow tie is related to your face and neck . The neck thing was perhaps the most obvious, but the face thing?
Well yes, the face. Your face plays an important role when choosing a bow tie. Depending on your features, your face (whether it is long, oval or square) and especially the position of your eyes , you will create that harmony and harmony that we are looking for when wearing a bow tie.
Let's get to the point.
First of all, when you are looking for or going to buy an original bow tie , look at its measurements. Most bow tie sales websites specify it within the product characteristics, but if they don't, ask. The normal, and standard size for adults, is usually 12 cm long by 6 cm wide.
And the neck? As with shirts, your torso size is not always the same as your neck size, right? Well, with bow ties, you also have to pay attention here. Since there are people whose shirt collar does not fit if they wear one of their size and on the contrary, collars that are loose and large on others.
For the size of the shirt and its collar to be correct, there must be a certain amount of looseness. Enough to allow you to put 2 fingers between your neck and that of the shirt.
The normal thing, if we talk about pre-tied bow ties (since the ones that are open, you are the one who gives the necessary neck length) is that they are 50cm . 50 cm that are adjustable with a pin to adapt it to the size of your neck and prevent it from “dancing”.
If anything can ruin your look, it's a dancing bow tie.
And now, let's go back to the face.
To ensure that our bow tie will fit perfectly with our face, we need it to be proportional. And how to do it?
4 steps to choosing the right bow tie
Measure the distance between your eyes
Stand in front of a mirror. Find a ruler, and place the ruler from one eye to the other. From end to end.
If you are not a bit of a “fish” (hammerfish), the normal thing is that your eyes are at a distance of between 10 and 15 centimeters (that's why standard bow ties are 12... you get the idea, right?)
Art Attack Moment
Now take a piece of paper and spend 5 seconds making a rectangle with these measurements;
In length, the distance you just drew between your eyes . Width, depending on what you read in the description of the bow tie you want to buy.
There are many bow ties of different sizes on the market, but as a general rule, they usually have the following:
- Butterfly or classic bow ties – like ours, 6 cm wide
- Large or extra large bow ties – or those whose size you suspect from the photo, 10 cm wide
- Narrow, mini or cocktail bow ties – less than 5 cm
a little bit of geometry
With your rectangle, with the length of your eyes and the width of your bow tie, from your nose (the epicenter of your face) draw a straight line that reaches your neck.
The result
At this point, place the center of the rectangle we made in art attack and voila! Find out if your bow tie is too big, small, narrow or wide for your face proportions.
You see how it wasn't that difficult...
This trick is only valid if you want a proportionate look, because there are times when style is different and you want your bow tie to “break” this rule. If so, you've read "pa na."
But if you are new to bow ties, or you don't want to take risks in terms of sizes and proportions (but in terms of design and print), we recommend that your bow tie be similar (centimeter above, centimeter below) to the proportions of your eyes. and neck.
Unfortunately we have seen wonderful, original and unique bow ties that, when put around the neck of the wrong person, have failed miserably. And because we don't want the same thing to happen to you (and appear in our special "aaarg" of bow ties) we recommend that you spend 1 minute reading this post, and 2 minutes measuring yourself a little.
The rest is your style, your flow and your rules.
Find your style, be original and if you want a bow tie as a partner in crime, here you have about 300 who are eager to be your “better half.”
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