Learn to tie one, and practice until you get it right. Salespeople at menswear stores can help. Learn the different types of bow ties, and try some on to see which size looks best on your body.

"Bow ties are an elegant way to cast yourself as being different," says Jahmal Landers of , a new Portland-based company that sells artisan-made bow and neckties. "I think that's why they're ...

But wearing a bow tie is a much more nuanced art than tying on a standard necktie, and must be handled more carefully. First, let's get to know the different types of bow ties: Self-tied ...

Go for bright colours - you do want to get noticed, right?Credit: Simon Schluter First, let's get to know the different types of bow ties: Self-tied, pre-tied, and clip-on. Ignore types two and ...

The bow tie’s history dates back to the 17th century when Croatian mercenaries fighting in the Thirty Years’ War tied cravats ...