Types of Bow Ties

Bow ties have come back into fashion just like the pocket square, only it more in the direction of quirky. From skull and crossbones, dinosaurs and owls to polka dots, stripes and paisley, they are popping up in casual wear to formal wear. No matter the pattern you choose or lack there of, they make the wearer look dapper and ever so smooth. 

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Harry Shum Jr dancing around in a tweed suit, keeping it colorful with contrasting socks, vest and pocket square. He keeps his bow tie and shoes matching his suit to keep everything well balanced. As goofy as his sweater vest may be, he looks sharp; not to mention incredibly festive. 8 more days until Christmas! 

There are three basic shapes to a bow tie : The Bat-Wing, The Butterfly and The Diamond Point

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The bat-wing bow tie, also known as a "thistle" bow tie, is the most basic bow tie to start yourself off with. It doesn't draw too much attention is proportional to itself. It can come in different widths to make it particularly understated or just the right amount of class. Its slim appearance gives it a modern notion, especially paired with your European or Super Slim suit. 

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Sean Connery in a bat-wing bow tie as the ever classic, James Bond

"Make Way For Ducklings" Bat-Wing Bow Tie by oOotie

The butterfly bow tie makes it easy for first time-tiers to learn. Its shape gives guidance for where the knot should go and how much to fold to create the classic bow. The butterfly bow tie balances out the bold patterns or colors with its classic shape. If you want to have fun with a bow tie pattern but are feeling hesitant about being too bold, go for the butterfly. 

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Bill Nye the Science Guy always wears a butterfly bow tie and has fun with them, even to this day! 

"Dinosaur V4.0" Butterfly Bow Tie by oOotie

The diamond pointed bow tie is a hybrid between the butterfly and the bat-wing bow tie. It creates an asymmetrical look to keep things fresh if you wear a bow tie often. This bow tie makes a statement no matter what pattern or color you wear it in. 

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Swizz Beatz making his outfit a touch classier with his bow tie but keeping it casual and light-hearted with the plaid, diamond shape. 

"Fixie Bike" Diamond Point Bow Tie by oOotie

Don't forget, even if you don't tie your bow tie, you look very good with it draping around your neck. 

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Idris Elba

Don't know how to tie a bow tie? No Problem!

*2 Bow Ties will be given away during this event

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Our Custom Winter Coat Collection is Here! Meet the Style Consultants Behind It, Ellen & Alex

Baby, it's snowing outside and Mother Nature has stopped gifting and confusing us with random warm days. Winter is here with snow and holiday cheer! Bundle up with layers and winter outerwear without looking like a giant marshmallow. 

Randy in A Christmas Story looking like a human marshmallow

Our Men's Outerwear Collection will keep you looking like a sophisticated adult while keeping you warm, and as always, is entirely custom-made to your personality. 

The collection was put together by two of our style consultants, Ellen and Alex. They each played a large role in deciding the customized details, what parts of the coats can be customized and putting together the beautiful samples you see in our studio. With three different samples available for viewing pleasures and trying-on purposes, you can decide if you'd like a casual coat, an every day work coat or a formal coat for your black tie events. 

Alex is standing with her sample favorite, the Brown Mid-Length coat with contrast lining.
Taylor Twellman approves (photograph on the wall, modeling a 9tailors custom trench coat).
Tie by Jegman

Alex, Studio Manager & Style Consultant. 

Hailing from New Hampshire, Alex travels down to the city of Boston on a weekly basis for the love of 9tailors - and her clients ;) You know who you are. Her affair with the company started three years ago after graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Fashion Degree, so you know you're in good hands. 

She continues her passion in her free time and for 9tailors. As studio manager, Alex ensures all of the orders goes smoothly and in a timely fashion, she keeps the wheels well oiled. She chose the fabric and designs for each of the sample coats in our studio. Alex picked all of the fabrics for the samples with the brown coat as her favorite. She loves the casual color mixed with the traditional tailored look and length giving it a perfect balance for every day wear. 

Ellen models with her favorite coat sample, the Plaid Peacoat with military details. 

Ellen, Style Consultant. 

Ellen one of the fresher faces in the studio but you wouldn't know it working with her. She's a fast learner and keeps on her toes, ready to guide you through your fittings and appointments. She's always ready to go as a true jet setter at heart, Ellen enjoys running out of the country at least once a year to satisfy her quench. 

Ellen played a large role in designing the details for our winter coat collection. Keeping in mind traditional styles, she opted for long lasting details to match up with our lasting quality. These coats aren't going to go out of style and will be personalized to you from fabric choice, contrasting details to length and fit; no two will ever be alike, much like our suits. 

Ellen's favorite pick is the paid peacoat. The plaid pattern catches her heart as a playfulness that matches with her personality. The military details keep the coat contemporary and less conservative with the contrasting color, pairing especially well with the bow tie. Although bow ties are more traditional, they are now seen as contemporary. Neck ties have been in mainstream work and play wear for the past few decades making them the "norm". It takes a special kind of man and skill to not only pull of a bow tie but also know how to tie a bow tie, especially when the bow tie has pigs on it. 

Want to be "that certain kind of special man" who knows how to tie a bow tie? 

Join us at our Style Workshop with oOoTie, the makers of that snazzy pig bow tie. 

*2 attendees will win a FREE Bow Tie of their choosing

*$25 off your next shirt order with purchase of a bow tie

*Have a drink on us, join us for that Winter warmer drink - whiskey

Interested in a custom winter coat for yourself or as a gift? Want to drop-in our bow tie event? Contact us at info@9tailors.com 

Style Workshop Series - It's not rocket science

We've all been there. We have a bow tie. Then, we fumble around while watching a Youtube video. We tie, untie, struggle...but, we're still left with untied bow tie. Fear not. Learn the knot once and for all. The talented folks behind the incredible brand, OoOtie will be dropping by to teach you how to tie a bow tie.

Details below:

December 19, 2013 

5:00PM to 8:00PM 

24 School Street, 5/FL (Boston Showroom)

RSVP: info@9tailors.com

Swing by after work. Grab a drink. Get style help. 

Get $25.00 off your next custom shirt with your bow tie purchase.* 

Polka-dots? Stripes? Can they go together? With a little gentle guidance from our Style Consultants, who will also be on-hand at the event, you'll be a pattern-mixing pro at the end!

This will be the first of our style workshop series. Have a work shop request? Want to teach something? Or, just want to learn more about our style workshops? Email us at info@9tailors.com.

*Get a $25.00 gift card or credit off custom shirts $100+.