Grooms in the know will wear a bow tie, they are not just for your crazy old uncles. A bow tie can be many things, quirky and cool or classy and sophisticated. It all depends on what type of wedding you are having and what type of bow tie you wear.
Just in case a bow tie is a new concept to you, here’s a quick run down of what’s hip and hot and cool and perfect for every wedding…
If you fancy channeling 007 heaven himself, a classic black bow tie is the obvious choice. Go for completely plain or subtle self pattern. This black polka dot bow tie from Zara has the ideal amount of clean cut sharpness.
Zara
Bottle green is a big colour this year, as is knit. Knitted bow ties look smart with a tweed or wool suit, but make sure you team your colours well, think more country class than class geek. Green knitted bow tie by Lavin available from Mr Porter.
Mr Porter
Reiss have hit the nail on the head with their black knitted tie, smart and cool= excellent!
Reiss
If you have the guts and your other half will let you of course, you can really go to town with a patterned bow tie. But please bare in mind you wedding day is probably not the occasion to channel your inner Krusty the Clown!
John Lewis
Herringbone bow tie available from John Lewis.
Mr Porter
Skull motif bow tie by Alexander McQueen available from Mr Porter.
Swagger & Swoon
Fort & Stone fine silk paisley on navy bow tie available from Swagger & Swoon.
T M Lewin
Bright and beautiful tartan bow tie available from T M Lewin.
Velvet is luxurious in not only appearance but texture too. A velvet bow tie in rich burgundy would be the ideal accessory for a smart winters evening wedding. Burgundy velvet bow tie available from River Island.
River Island
Rich wool magenta bow tie will surely make the sweetest of statement. Magenta bow tie by Alexander Olch available from Mr Porter.
Mr Porter
Smart and subtle, this grey wool bow tie would work well with most black modern cut suits, available from Zara.
Zara
And because we simply can’t help but love a little touch of cuteness, why not have your little men dressed to thrill with a velvet bow tie from Bow And Tie London? Adorable to the max!
Bow And Tie London