I have always loved a man in a bow tie! To me, it shows a personal style that oozes confidence.
Bow ties have become synonymous with some celebrities, and in some cases, have completely defined their look. After all, imagine what would have become of Colonel Sanders, Orville Redenbacher, Bill Nye The Science Guy and The Cat in the Hat be if they didn't have their bow ties?
Colonel Sanders
Orville Redenbacher
The Cat in the Hat
Bill Nye
There are so many different fabrics, patterns, and styles of bow ties that every man is bound to find the one that suits his personality.
Manolo Blahnik yes, a famous shoe designer, but also a famous bow tie wearer!
Pre-tied Vintage Gingham Bow Tie
Bow ties aren't as simple as they might seem to the novice wearer, they can be slim, normal or wide, self-Tie (or freestyle) that you tie yourself, pre tied or clip on. They come in many shapes including; butterfly, western, batwing, diamond point, rounded, etc.
Vintage Large Butterfly Clip On Bow Tie
Talbott Studio Burgundy Paisley Vintage Silk Bow Tie
Karl Lagerfeld is known to wear many styles of bow ties including this cravat bow.
So in honor of Father's Day, we'd like to take the time to pay tribute to some of our favorite bow tie wearing heartthrobs, who, by the way, are/were also dads. These men understood the power of bow ties and wore them with style and sophistication.
Clark Gable
Gary Cooper
Gregory Peck
James Stewart
Cary Grant
Sidney Poitier
Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley
Warren Beatty
Paul Newman
Robert Redford
James Bond himself even became known for his effortless ability to wear bow tie! Every James Bond had his own flare for tying (or not tying) his own style of bow.
Sean Connery
David Niven
George Lazenby
Roger Moore
Timothy Dalton
Pierce Brosnan
Daniel Craig
Michael Jackson
Robert Downey Jr.
Denzel Washington
Bruce Willis
Harrison Ford
Will Smith
Johnny Depp
Prince William
Justin Timberlake
Taye Diggs
Channing Tatum
Ryan Gossling
Chris Hemsworth
Ryan Reynolds
Usher
Hugh Jackman
So, whether you are reading this for yourself, your husband, or your father, embrace the timeless magic of the bow tie! Find the particular tie that brings out that inner James Bond, Usher or Cary Grant. After all, isn't every man a potential heartthrob just waiting to be discovered?!
Happy Father's Day from Dressing Vintage!
