Dressing formally kilted, noob

[Mikilt]

And drat....

Forgot I'll have to learn how to knot a bow tie. I better get practicing.

Good call. Self tied ties look so much better than pre-tied.

There are a number of good tutorials on youtube. Scan a few and see what works for you.

[Tobus]

Good call. Self tied ties look so much better than pre-tied.

There are a number of good tutorials on youtube. Scan a few and see what works for you.

I absolutely agree - a self-tied bow tie not only looks better, it offers much more in the way of personalisation than a pre-tied one. Due to the way a bow tie is tied, it won't always sit exactly straight and level. Having it just ever so slightly askew is a nice personal touch.

I'm not sure why so many people are intimidated by tying a bow tie. It's really not hard at all. Especially with internet sources available to show how it's done. Once you understand the basics of how to tie it, it's pretty easy to do. And the cool thing is that it's a very forgiving knot. Once you have it loosely tied, it's just a matter of snugging it up, adjusting the ends, and repeating that process several times until it's just like you want it. Compare that to a long necktie, where if you don't get the length right on the first go, you have to undo the whole thing and start over. A bow tie is just so much easier to get right, as long as you've got the length adjusted to your neck size.

[cck]

Beautifully said, Tobus. You explained it all. I find them easier to wear than a long tie.

[Tobus]

Beautifully said, Tobus. You explained it all. I find them easier to wear than a long tie.

And you wear them well! I actually took some inspiration from seeing your wearing of bow ties in person. I ordered several more bow ties last week from The Tie Bar to add to my available neckwear, and even some matching pocket squares. In fact, I'm wearing one of them today. Though, sadly, not with a kilt.

Not to hijack the thread, but I'm really starting to enjoy wearing bow ties just as often as long ties. My initial intimidation factor on wearing them was just plain silly, and I always get compliments when I wear one. Wearing a bow tie on a regular basis makes it much easier to transition into formal wear mode with ease. I'm now firmly in the pro bow tie camp, thanks in no small part to you.

I could probably fiddle with it to get it "perfectly" tied - especially if dressing up for black tie - but I like a bit of dishevelment in nonformal neckwear.
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[JSFMACLJR]

And you wear them well! I actually took some inspiration from seeing your wearing of bow ties in person. I ordered several more bow ties last week from The Tie Bar to add to my available neckwear, and even some matching pocket squares. In fact, I'm wearing one of them today. Though, sadly, not with a kilt.

Not to hijack the thread, but I'm really starting to enjoy wearing bow ties just as often as long ties. My initial intimidation factor on wearing them was just plain silly, and I always get compliments when I wear one. Wearing a bow tie on a regular basis makes it much easier to transition into formal wear mode with ease. I'm now firmly in the pro bow tie camp, thanks in no small part to you.

I could probably fiddle with it to get it "perfectly" tied - especially if dressing up for black tie - but I like a bit of dishevelment in nonformal neckwear.
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I wear bow ties very frequently. Glad you've come over to our side!

[Llama]

I have a hard time finding self-tie bow ties that'll fit my large neck. (21" or so) For my wedding, I actually took apart the middle of the neck and sewed a piece of elastic in place. It worked well, since I was wearing a turndown collar, but I don't want to have to do it all the time.

Any ideas?

[Tobus]

I have a hard time finding self-tie bow ties that'll fit my large neck. (21" or so) For my wedding, I actually took apart the middle of the neck and sewed a piece of elastic in place. It worked well, since I was wearing a turndown collar, but I don't want to have to do it all the time.

Any ideas?

Bowties.com has XXL bow ties that fit neck sizes of 19" up to 21" for a $3 surcharge.

[Tony]

I posted this here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...13#post1151613
but I'd appreciate a critique here please
Things I know I'm doing wrong.....
5 button waistcoat with a bow tie instead of a 3 button. I can live with it.
Ghillie brogues - actually I really liked them. Shined up a treat. I may replace with Oxfords if I can find some that fit well.
Hose - sat a bit low. I'll need an upgrade. Calves were a little tight too.
What am I missing?

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[Tobus]

Nothing "wrong" with ghillie brogues, since apparently that's quite common with black tie even in Scotland. It's just a personal preference for some folks.

I don't think your hose look too low. They look just right to me.

Overall, I say it looks very good.

[Altenberg Bagpiper]

I posted this here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...13#post1151613
but I'd appreciate a critique here please
Things I know I'm doing wrong.....
5 button waistcoat with a bow tie instead of a 3 button. I can live with it.
Ghillie brogues - actually I really liked them. Shined up a treat. I may replace with Oxfords if I can find some that fit well.
Hose - sat a bit low. I'll need an upgrade. Calves were a little tight too.
What am I missing?

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You outfit looks very nice and you wear it well. I had a three button waistcoat made from tartan material a couple of years ago with two small pockets. For a slightly different look I think the three button waistcoat looks great when wearing a pocket watch and chain. It also allows a bit more of the white shirt to be seen as well which can give a more balanced look depending on the tartan you are wearing.