bow tie?

[KiltedMariner]

Greetings,

I am a kilt-wearer and a bow tie-wearer. I am, however, having a hard time reconciling the two. I feel like a bow tie with a kilt looks too formal....or like a failed attempt to be formal. Add to that, bow ties tend to be highly patterned, which I suspect will not go with the plaid. Anyone pull off the kilt-and-bow-tie look care to suggest how to do it?

Richard
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[sydnie7]

Many bow tie wearers on the forum so I'm sure you will get good feedback.

Here is a thread on making your own.

[Paul]

I'm not a massive fan of bow ties... especially without a waistcoat or with a low-cut waistcoat - as I feel you see too much of the shirt. I do, however, wear my kilt and bow-ties to formal occasions together. I'd rather wear a rouche if it was the right time and place too!

[Bugbear]

Ya, I think you need a high cut waistcoat or vest of some sort with a bow tie if you're wearing a Argyle type jacket. I wouldn't worry about the patterns or all of that going with the kilt.
This bow tie sounds nice.
Maple Leaf - fall bow tie - Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont

Here's a side question, could one safely wear a bow tie with one of those sweater vests (no buttons up the front) and a jacket?

[NewGuise]

Maple Leaf - fall bow tie - Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont

That was cruel. Haven't I purchased enough of late, all my 'first' kilts and sporrans and so forth, and you go and lead me to a splendid site for bowties? Do you tempt little puppies with poisoned kibble in your spare time?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Don't fret over the small stuff. Wear whatever bow tie you want during the day. Wearing a bow tie with a kilt is no different than wearing one with a blazer, or a suit. The only caveat that I'd add would be to suggest that bow ties are probably best not worn after 6PM unless one is in formal attire; then the tie should be black or white depending on the occasion.

[Rex_Tremende]

Add to that, bow ties tend to be highly patterned, which I suspect will not go with the plaid. Anyone pull off the kilt-and-bow-tie look care to suggest how to do it?

I've said it before, and I'll probably never stop: patterns and tartans can go together just fine if you vary the scale. There's probably not an attractive bow tie you could not wear with a kilt.

Regards,
Rex.

[pdcorlis]

Fear not the bow and the kilt - Rex offers some good advice about mixing and matching patterns, tweeds, tartans, and the like.

[andyfg]

Fear not the bow and the kilt - Rex offers some good advice about mixing and matching patterns, tweeds, tartans, and the like.

Perfect!

[mbhandy]

Sure looking mighty sharp there Phil.

MrBill