thoughts on bow-tie material with black argyle

[McMurdo]

I was at my local St. Andrew's Ball on Saturday night. I wore my velvet doublet and horsehair sporran both from 1911 with a silk bow tie. I don't own a velvet bow tie but they are out there, and I have thought about purchasing one but to my mind it doesn't matter much if your bow tie material does not match the facings of your lapels. I heard nothing but compliments on Saturday but I am almost certain that I was the only gentleman in the room wearing velvet.

[FossilHunter]

I was at my local St. Andrew's Ball on Saturday night. I wore my velvet doublet and horsehair sporran both from 1911 with a silk bow tie. I don't own a velvet bow tie but they are out there, and I have thought about purchasing one but to my mind it doesn't matter much if your bow tie material does not match the facings of your lapels. I heard nothing but compliments on Saturday but I am almost certain that I was the only gentleman in the room wearing velvet.

The Tiebar has silk velvet bowties but they are pre tied unfortunately.

I found another site selling silk barathea bowties (self tie) for $35. I’ll probably just do that.

[OC Richard]

Personally I like the silk bow ties that are a bit on the floppy side, that don't stick out stiffly.

And yes self-tied so there's some wonderful wonkiness to it.

But that's just me.

[McMurdo]

I had to give the gents at my table a tutorial on how to tie a bow tie. I think out of the entire room there was only a handful of self tie bow ties it really is sad.

[Blaidd]

I had to give the gents at my table a tutorial on how to tie a bow tie. I think out of the entire room there was only a handful of self tie bow ties it really is sad.

I have the same duty at pretty much every Mess function. Quite sad really! I have a white tie event this WE (regrettably, it will be in Tails rather than cilted), but already, I have had requests for advice on starching shirts (particularly collars) and waistcoats (vests), as well as how to tie the bow tie. What do they teach young officers these days.....?

[kingandrew]

I wear a bow tie most days and it is amazing how many people assume tying one is some difficult, esoteric art. When I explain it's just like tying your shoe, just around your neck and demonstrate, they are generally quite surprised. I've had a few subsequently adopt bow ties, but not as many as I would like

Andrew

[OC Richard]

Just saw this on Ebay- full velvet Argyll jackets!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Velvet...p2056016.l4276

I do think big velvet bow ties would be called for.

[Pleater]

Hmm - I look at this and I can just hear my nanna chuckle - 'There's mischief.' - though I am sure you were both on your best behaviour.

Anne the Pleater

I was at my local St. Andrew's Ball on Saturday night. I wore my velvet doublet and horsehair sporran both from 1911 with a silk bow tie. I don't own a velvet bow tie but they are out there, and I have thought about purchasing one but to my mind it doesn't matter much if your bow tie material does not match the facings of your lapels. I heard nothing but compliments on Saturday but I am almost certain that I was the only gentleman in the room wearing velvet.

[McMurdo]

Hmm - I look at this and I can just hear my nanna chuckle - 'There's mischief.' - though I am sure you were both on your best behaviour.

Anne the Pleater

I just met the gentleman and his wife that night, I just had to get a photo as you rarely see the Toronto Scottish uniform. There was a professional photographer there who took this shot of Vanessa and I

[Pleater]

Ah yes - far less of the 'up to something' in that second shot - which is really nice - have you thought of getting a larger version and squaring it off to frame?