Spotting a guy in a bow tie is still quite an unusual experience, but men’s bow ties seem to be coming back into fashion. Some TV shows lately are promoting neckties and bow ties among youngsters as something cool. Hopefully in some near future a man with a bow tie will not be such a rare sight as it is today. But still, wearing a bow tie will mark you as a strong individual and a person of specific style, not afraid to be different. And if the trend continues in favor of bow ties, you might also be recognized as being at the forefront of new fashion trends. Not a bad reputation… so, if you are not afraid being in the center of attention at times, wearing men’s bow ties is a trend you should adopt. Men’s bow ties descend from the cravat and came onto the scene somewhere at the end of 19th century when for practical reasons, compared to regular neckties, much smaller men’s ties were required. Since its birth, the bow tie existed in many forms and sizes: floppy, stiff, geometric, bigger, smaller, etc., until the beginning of 20th century when the bow tie we know today came onto the scene and stayed there. Types of men’s bow ties Men’s bow ties come in three forms: The kind you tie yourself, Pre-tied ones, The ones you just clip on your shirt’s collar. The most popular men’s bow ties are the pre-tied ones. They are practical, flexible and when worn look like good old bow ties you have to tie yourself. Although bow ties that need to be tied are the classic ones and worn by real gentlemen, even the men’s designer bow ties can increasingly be found as pre-tied and are being more and more accepted by the gentlemen. Although tying a bow tie is not as complex as it seems, many people avoid it completely by going for pre-tied bow ties. But if you really want to learn, the fastest way is to enter any men’s bow ties store and ask a sales person to teach you how to tie one. There is only one bow tie knot and it is the only one you need to know. Shopping for men’s bow ties Beware of the cheap men’s bow ties. If you wear bow ties it means you are a man with style, and wearing something cheap will only destroy that perception. Wearing a tie (necktie or a bow tie) is a cultural thing, a sign of respect, and wearing a cheap tie ruins that symbolism. You should rather go tieless than with a cheap looking tie! Men’s bow ties are usually cheaper than regular neckties. That’s good news. Even better news is that they are more often on sale. Try to find a nice bow tie when stores are having their seasonal sales. Also, you can find many men’s bow ties for sale online. BestMensTies.com offers both more classic solid color bow ties as well as patterned ones. We offer only high quality goods, so it’s on you only to choose the design and wear it proudly. If you want to express your individuality in the similar manner as Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra or Oscar Wilde, you know what you need to do. They have all been known for their loyalty to men’s bow ties! “THE TRUTH BEHIND THE BOW!”