Best self tie bow tie ?

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:34

I've decided to opt for a self tied bow tie at my first black tie event. Any idea where the best places are to buy one? Tieroom sell them, and so do Dobell and other retailers. Do you guys prefer silk, wool, cotton, or satin material?

Efour · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:37

oh i'm subscribing to this one...

Feek · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:45

Don't get one from Debenhams. I bought an adjustable one there last year but even on the longest length setting, it was still too short for my 15.5" neck. I ended up with a pre-tied one because I needed it quickly and couldn't find one locally.

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:48

Efour said:
oh i'm subscribing to this one...

Forums are for asking questions, sorry to hear that wanting to know of good quality neckties is amusing for you.

Feek said:
Don't get one from Debenhams. I bought an adjustable one there last year but even on the longest length setting, it was still too short for my 15.5" neck. I ended up with a pre-tied one because I needed it quickly and couldn't find one locally.

That sucks. Will stay away. 15.5" isn't even large to be honest.

Kill_Phil · 24 Apr 2016 at 10:57

I recently ordered a bow tie set from Next. Fitted like a treat

Efour · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:11

I was curious why you didn't buy one whilst your bought the jacket and trousers. Please don't say you are hiring one that is so common. The bow tie fabrication is obviously a choice depending on the material of the suit. But seeing this is your first time I will allow this transgression. More information is required before a serious suggestion applicable.

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:18

Efour said:
I was curious why you didn't buy one whilst your bought the jacket and trousers. Please don't say you are hiring one that is so common. The bow tie fabrication is obviously a choice depending on the material of the suit. But seeing this is your first time I will allow this transgression. More information is required before a serious suggestion applicable.

Mohair and pure wool blend dinner jacket and trousers from TM Lewin, Marcella bib wing collar dress shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt, silk cummerbund, shirt studs and pre tied silk bow tie from Dobell. It looks pretty good as is, having just a good pocket square left to purchase and some patent shoes, I think I've done pretty well on the cheap and on my first time. I bought the pre tie in case I couldn't source a self tie / learn to tie it fast enough. I would never hire a suit. Suits are investments and could easily be re worn, just no point in hiring as I lose out both financially and lose out on a proper fit too.

Maccy · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:19

Think mine is from M&S, black silk. Does the job nicely and wore it last night incidentally.

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:20

Moses said:
Just tie your own. It takes a few minutes to work out how to do it if you load up a Youtube video and give it a go. They're nicer than clip on (which I assume you're referring to, rather than a go go gadget bow tie which ties itself).

Thanks. My question is, where can I get the best self tie bow tie, the type which you tie your self, as in "self-tie", just like my thread title and subsequent posts.

Sudden · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:24

Trojan Horse said:
Thanks. My question is, where can I get the best self tie bow tie, the type which you tie your self, as in "self-tie", just like my thread title and subsequent posts.

I just got told by the bride that for the wedding next week I can't wear a black bow tie and it needs to be colourful...so now I need to buy one.

This thread is of interest to me. I have nothing particularly useful to add though

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:25

Sudden said:
I just got told by the bride that for the wedding next week I can't wear a black bow tie and it needs to be colourful...so now I need to buy one.

This thread is of interest to me. I have nothing particularly useful to add though

Tieroom has a lot of colourful bow ties. You should try that

Efour · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:34

I think you should chose something colour and textile matchable in silk from Dobell if you are not considering changing the cummerbund too.
Are you currently residing in the United States of America or on Continental Europe ?
As where does the best self tie, I will ask my butler later where he sources his clothing.

Destination · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:35

Trojan Horse said:
Thanks. My question is, where can I get the best self tie bow tie, the type which you tie your self, as in "self-tie", just like my thread title and subsequent posts.

No, your title suggest the bow tie ties itself

Marty McFly probably has one.

Kylevdm · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:45

Mrs Bowtie, they are all great. I have a fair few from them, a couple from TM Lewin but I generally wear my satin silk from Mrs Bowtie

Trojan Horse · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:46

Kylevdm said:
Mrs Bowtie, they are all great. I have a fair few from them, a couple from TM Lewin but I generally wear my satin silk from Mrs Bowtie

Cheers for your genuine response

Kylevdm · 24 Apr 2016 at 11:48

Trojan Horse said:
Cheers for your genuine response

No worries, I love my tux! haha

bainbridge · 24 Apr 2016 at 13:38

Get one that spins around when you press a button.

robfosters · 24 Apr 2016 at 13:53

Cosimo · 24 Apr 2016 at 14:19

Still using my one from M&S, had it for years.

Sudden · 24 Apr 2016 at 15:02

Trojan Horse said:
Tieroom has a lot of colourful bow ties. You should try that

Ah nice, thanks! Seem to be a couple which would work and aren't too expensive. Given that this is more than likely a one time thing, don't want to spend too much. Have a black bow tie which hasn't been worn in years (bride has been clear that the black bow tie is a no no

)

Not sure if it's helpful, but given that normal ties tend to be silk, I would've thought a bow tie would be the same, so would go for silk personally...