{"title":"Self-Tie Bow Ties","description":"\u003cp\u003eA self tie bow tie arrives as a flat band with a bow shape at each end, and you tie the knot yourself, the way men dressed for the evening in the 1920s. The result is a little uneven and full of character, which is exactly why many people prefer it to a clip-on. Compare with the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bow-ties\"\u003ebow ties\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bow-ties-black\"\u003eblack bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e for black tie, and every \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bow-ties-satin\"\u003esatin bow tie\u003c\/a\u003e we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"satin-self-tie-bow-tie","title":"Satin Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eTying your own bow is a small ritual of formal dressing, and this satin self-tie bow tie makes it easy with a 6 cm (2.4 in) width and an adjustable band. Eight colors are offered. Pre-tied options are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bow-ties\"\u003ebow ties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSatin Finish for Your Bow Tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is a silk-like satin, best stored flat or loosely rolled to avoid creases. The sheen is soft and catches light at evening events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliver, White, Blue, Purple, Black, Yellow, Pink, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilk-like satin, Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEight Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver, white, blue, purple, black, yellow, pink and light blue. Black is the black-tie standard; silver and white suit weddings; the pastels match spring palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tie It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjust the band to your collar, cross the long end over the short, form a loop, then pass the long end through the knot behind. A slightly uneven result looks period-correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Self-Tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA self-tie bow can be worn undone at the end of a party, a classic 1920s image, and it looks more natural than a stitched bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelf-Tie Satin Bow FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it difficult to tie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes a little practice, but the satin holds the knot well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich color for a tuxedo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack is traditional; silver is a modern alternative at weddings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame style, other colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/light-blue-bow-tie\"\u003eLight Blue Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-bow-tie-self\"\u003eBlack Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Sliver","offer_id":68153689899252,"sku":"14:366#sliver","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":68153689932020,"sku":"14:1254#white","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":68153689964788,"sku":"14:173#blue","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":68153689997556,"sku":"14:200004890#purple","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":68153690030324,"sku":"14:691#black","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":68153690063092,"sku":"14:10#yellow","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":68153690095860,"sku":"14:200004889#pink","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Blue","offer_id":68153690128628,"sku":"14:175#light blue","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue","offer_id":68153690161396,"sku":"14:193#navy blue","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":68153690194164,"sku":"14:29#red","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/Sfd5f251ed397484cb36b1af63da01c3e6.webp?v=1794426837"},{"product_id":"black-bow-tie-self","title":"Black Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eA black self-tie bow tie is the choice of anyone who wants the slightly uneven, hand-tied look of a real 1920s evening. This one is a silk-like satin, 6 cm (2.4 in) wide and adjustable. See pre-tied styles in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bow-ties\"\u003ebow ties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSilk-Like Satin, 6 cm Wide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is a silk-like satin with a refined, gentle sheen. At 6 cm wide it sits in the classic butterfly proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilk-like satin, Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLearning to Tie It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTie it like a shoelace around the neck: form a loop with the front end, drop the other end over it, then push a second loop through the knot. It takes a few tries, and the result looks more period-correct than a pre-tied bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Choose Self-Tie for This Bow Tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-tie is traditional for black-tie events. At the end of the night, leaving it untied around the collar is a classic look in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelf-Tie Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it adjustable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the band adjusts to your collar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it real silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts satin is silk-like; steam out creases rather than pressing with a hot iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it hard to tie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes some practice, but after a few attempts most people tie it in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame style, other colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/satin-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eSatin Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/light-blue-bow-tie\"\u003eLight Blue Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":68158506828020,"sku":"14:691#black","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/Scc2425befa3148b6a6655220f2b3f7a8h.webp?v=1794426837"},{"product_id":"floral-self-tie-bow-tie","title":"Floral Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Floral Self-Tie Bow Tie brings a garden to the collar. Each print sits on a matte fabric with a cotton-like weave, which gives the knot a soft, slightly textured hold that a shiny tie never quite manages. It arrives untied, so the bow takes the exact shape your hands give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Prints of Our Floral Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink Floral sets pink and red roses on a dusty pink ground. Aqua Floral puts magenta roses on light aqua. Navy Floral scatters pink and cream roses over navy, and Black Floral pairs pink roses and green leaves with a black ground. Gray Floral is a taupe-gray covered in small multicolor flowers, White and Blue Floral carries blue roses on white, and Cream Floral is a pale cream-yellow with slate blue-gray blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray Floral, Navy Floral, Pink Floral, Aqua Floral, Cream Floral, Black Floral, White and Blue Floral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFloral Bow Tie Looks for Garden Weddings and Brunch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavy or black prints suit a groom in a navy suit at an outdoor wedding. Pink and aqua come alive with a light gray or tan summer suit at a garden party or a spring brunch. Behind the bow, the neck band is solid black with a row of adjustment slots and a metal hook, finished with a small tab of the printed fabric. For solid shades, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFloral Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I clean a floral bow tie?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy hand only. Spot clean with cool water and a little mild soap, then let it dry flat. Avoid bleach, the washing machine and dry cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich print is the most versatile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavy Floral. Its navy ground works with navy, gray and tan suits, and the pink and cream roses pick up a pocket square or a boutonniere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the whole band printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bow ends carry the print, while the neck band is black, with just a little print tab at its end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Gray Floral","offer_id":68212671807732,"sku":"14:203322812#18","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Floral","offer_id":68212671840500,"sku":"14:203322814#19","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink Floral","offer_id":68212671873268,"sku":"14:200002130#16","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aqua Floral","offer_id":68212671906036,"sku":"14:200003699#17","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cream Floral","offer_id":68212672069876,"sku":"14:203008818#24","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Floral","offer_id":68212672168180,"sku":"14:203322815#20","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and Blue Floral","offer_id":68212672200948,"sku":"14:203192889#21","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/H568cbf8392884483a2ce32a0e79a5ac7q.webp?v=1794663600"},{"product_id":"untied-bow-tie","title":"Untied Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Untied Bow Tie arrives exactly as the name says: a flat band with a butterfly-shaped bow at each end, waiting for you to tie it. A knot you make yourself sits slightly uneven, with soft dimples and real depth, and that small irregularity is what separates real evening dress from a costume. It belongs to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy an Untied Bow Tie Looks Better Once Tied\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is a solid polyester with a light satin sheen, smooth enough to slide through the knot. On every colored tie, the narrow neck section behind the bow is black, which hides under a turned-down collar; the white tie is white along its whole length. A small metal slide and a hook at the end let you set the neck size before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Aqua, Lime Green, Lavender, White, Yellow, Champagne, Hot Pink, Light Pink, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Green, Gray, Purple, Burgundy, Black, Navy Blue, Royal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTying a Self-Tie Bow Tie in Six Moves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the right end about an inch and a half lower than the left. Cross the long end over the short one and bring it up behind the neck loop. Fold the short end into a bow shape across your collar points. Drop the long end down over the front of that bow, fold it back on itself, and push the fold through the loop behind the front bow. Tighten by pulling opposite wings until both halves balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUntied Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come pre-tied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It arrives flat and untied, and you tie it each time you wear it. A few practice runs make it routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich shades can I choose from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe color options shown in the photos run from black, white and navy to champagne, a mustard shade, light aqua and hot pink. Green, white and purple also have their own pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the right neck size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one size with an adjustable band: move the slide to your collar size before tying. Use our size guide if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eGreen Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eWhite Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003ePurple Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lime-green-bow-tie\"\u003eLime Green Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-tie-red-bow-tie\"\u003eSelf-Tie Red Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Light Aqua","offer_id":68212673249524,"sku":"14:771#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lime Green","offer_id":68212673282292,"sku":"14:200002130#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender","offer_id":68212673315060,"sku":"14:200003699#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":68212673347828,"sku":"14:203322812#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":68212673380596,"sku":"14:350853#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Champagne","offer_id":68212673413364,"sku":"14:350850#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hot Pink","offer_id":68212673446132,"sku":"14:365458#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Pink","offer_id":68212673478900,"sku":"14:350852#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":68212673511668,"sku":"14:173#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":68212673577204,"sku":"14:366#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":68212673609972,"sku":"14:200004891#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Green","offer_id":68212673642740,"sku":"14:200004889#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":68212673675508,"sku":"14:10#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":68212673708276,"sku":"14:691#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burgundy","offer_id":68212673741044,"sku":"14:200004890#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":68212673773812,"sku":"14:29#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy Blue","offer_id":68212673806580,"sku":"14:193#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue","offer_id":68212673839348,"sku":"14:175#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/Sdb721e1f29a84a7aa267a9026931545aW.webp?v=1794663601"},{"product_id":"green-self-tie-bow-tie","title":"Green Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Green Self-Tie Bow Tie gives you two very different greens on one page, and they suit very different rooms. Dark Green is a deep forest shade; Lime Green is a bright yellow-green with real energy. Both arrive untied, ready for you to knot, with the same adjustable black neck band behind the bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDark Green Bow Tie for Autumn Weddings and Dinner Jackets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eForest green is our favorite alternative to black at an evening wedding. It sits beautifully against a charcoal or midnight-blue suit, a camel overcoat, or a black dinner jacket with a crisp white shirt. Groomsmen in gray tweed with dark green ties read as one party without looking uniform. For an office holiday party, add a red pocket square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime Green, Dark Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLime Green Self-Tie Bow Tie for Prom and Swing Dance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLime is the shade for nights when you want to be found across the dance floor. Try it with a light gray or cream suit at prom, or with suspenders and rolled sleeves at a swing dance. It also pairs well with navy, where the contrast stays sharp but not loud. Both greens have a smooth fabric with a soft sheen, and more shades wait in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich green goes with a navy suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth work. Dark green gives a quiet, tonal look, while lime turns navy into something festive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the neck band green as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the narrow band behind the bow is black on both greens, with a metal slide and hook to set the size. Under a turned-down collar it stays hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA polyester fabric with a soft sheen. Spot clean it gently and lay it flat to rest after a wedding, and the bow will tie neatly again next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untied-bow-tie\"\u003eUntied Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eWhite Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003ePurple Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lime-green-bow-tie\"\u003eLime Green Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-tie-red-bow-tie\"\u003eSelf-Tie Red Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Lime Green","offer_id":68212701855988,"sku":"14:200002130#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Green","offer_id":68212701888756,"sku":"14:200004889#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/Sd0840ee159d34235b54b200072c682b6T.webp?v=1794663600"},{"product_id":"white-self-tie-bow-tie","title":"White Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur White Self-Tie Bow Tie is the one to choose when the invitation says white tie, or when you simply want a brighter knot than black against a dinner suit. It arrives untied, in solid white with a soft satin sheen, and unlike our colored ties its neck band is white too, so nothing dark peeks out from the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA White Self-Tie Bow Tie for Formal Evenings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional white tie means a tailcoat, a wing-collar shirt and a white bow tie knotted by hand, which is exactly what this piece is for. It also looks sharp with a cream dinner jacket at a summer wedding or a Great Gatsby ball, where white on white feels very 1920s. The butterfly-shaped ends give a full, rounded bow once knotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKeeping a White Bow Tie Bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite shows every fingerprint, so tie it with clean hands and put it on last, after cufflinks and collar studs. Between events, store it flat and wrapped in tissue so the fabric stays free of creases and dust. More styles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhite Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it with a black tuxedo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, though it reads as a bold choice rather than classic black tie. It works best at a themed party, a wedding with an all-white palette, or a jazz night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the band adjust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small metal slide moves along the band and a hook closes it at the back. Set it to your collar size before you start tying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a pure optical white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a solid, clean white with a satin sheen. Shirts range from bright to ivory, so compare it with yours in daylight before the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore colors of this design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untied-bow-tie\"\u003eUntied Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eGreen Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003ePurple Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lime-green-bow-tie\"\u003eLime Green Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-tie-red-bow-tie\"\u003eSelf-Tie Red Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":68212701987060,"sku":"14:203322812#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/63ef492d-9c1c-41f4-a005-659f332e1b9c_1fdb29fb_be9650ab-fbca-4c14-8ead-037469177cbd.jpg?v=1794665829"},{"product_id":"purple-self-tie-bow-tie","title":"Purple Self-Tie Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Purple Self-Tie Bow Tie covers both ends of the violet family: Lavender, a light, airy violet, and Purple, a medium-deep shade with more weight. Each one arrives untied for you to knot, and each has the same black adjustable neck band with a metal slide and hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLavender or Purple: Choosing a Self-Tie Bow Tie Shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLavender belongs to daylight: spring weddings, garden parties, a christening, a pale linen or light gray suit. Purple holds up after dark, against charcoal, navy or a black dinner jacket at the theatre or a winter wedding. If the bridesmaids wear lilac or mauve, lavender is usually the closer coordinating tone; with plum or eggplant dresses, go for the deeper purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender, Purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePurple Bow Tie Outfits for Groomsmen and Gatsby Nights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a wedding party, we suggest one shade for every groomsman and a different pocket square for the groom. At a Gatsby party, purple with a gray vest and black-and-white spectator shoes makes a confident 1920s look. Both ties have a smooth fabric with a soft sheen. The rest of the range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow ties\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePurple Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan women wear it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf course. Tie it at the collar of a white blouse or under a tuxedo-style blazer, and set the slide shorter for a slimmer neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the lavender match my wedding colors exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShades vary between fabrics, so hold the tie against a swatch of the dresses in daylight before ordering for the whole party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the purple close to burgundy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a true medium-deep purple, cooler than burgundy, which is a separate shade in our self-tie range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee it in another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untied-bow-tie\"\u003eUntied Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eGreen Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eWhite Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lime-green-bow-tie\"\u003eLime Green Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-tie-red-bow-tie\"\u003eSelf-Tie Red Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Lavender","offer_id":68212702150900,"sku":"14:200003699#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":68212702183668,"sku":"14:691#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/94c64a03-8fea-4070-bb75-e4e6e046e891_e0c7988b_89355796-1b99-4cf3-a5e6-8f2ef08ac123.jpg?v=1794665901"},{"product_id":"lime-green-bow-tie","title":"Lime Green Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lime green bow tie comes flat and untied, a bright chartreuse band with butterfly-shaped ends and a satin-look surface, so the bow at your collar is one you shaped with your own hands. It is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow tie\u003c\/a\u003e range, for men who would rather knot than clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWearing a Lime Green Bow Tie Without Overdoing It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChartreuse is loud, so we keep the rest calm: a white or pale gray shirt and a charcoal, navy or mid-gray suit. It brightens a summer wedding where the bridesmaids wear green or yellow, a spring prom, or a jazz-age lawn picnic with a cream jacket and a boater. Skip a second strong color at the pocket; a plain white square is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetting Up the Self-Tie Bow Tie Before the First Knot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit the neck section first: the hook and eye slider sets the length, so measure against a shirt you wear often and fasten. The smooth fabric helps the band glide through the knot. If you have never tied one, our bow tie tying guide walks you through each step, and two or three practice runs in front of a mirror usually do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLime Green Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I need to tie it myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the point of this style. Untie it after wearing and store it flat or loosely rolled so the fabric stays smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs lime green too bright for a wedding guest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot at a daytime or summer wedding. At an evening reception with a dark suit it becomes the one bright note of the outfit, which is how we like to wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich collar shows the knot best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA point or spread collar frames the bow well. A wing collar suits formal evening dress, though lime is more of a daytime shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore colors of this design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untied-bow-tie\"\u003eUntied Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eGreen Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eWhite Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003ePurple Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-tie-red-bow-tie\"\u003eSelf-Tie Red Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Lime Green","offer_id":68213389459700,"sku":"14:200002130#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/4b05cde9-4666-4ed5-975a-9efb4ea5b630_f79b9062.jpg?v=1794665757"},{"product_id":"self-tie-red-bow-tie","title":"Self-Tie Red Bow Tie","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Self-Tie Red Bow Tie is the bold one of the family: a bright red band with a satin-look finish, delivered untied so you shape the knot yourself, as full or as tight as you like. Red at the collar gets noticed across a room, and a hand-tied bow makes it look chosen rather than borrowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRed Self-Tie Bow Tie Occasions, From Christmas to Swing Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed belongs to the December office party, a Valentine's dinner and New Year's Eve. With a black tuxedo it warms up black tie; with a navy suit and a white shirt it gives a classic, slightly cheeky contrast. For a 1920s swing dance, wear it with gray trousers, suspenders and rolled sleeves. Keep the pocket square white, or let a little red echo the bow, but never two bright reds fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and Tying a Red Bow Tie at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck section adjusts with a hook and eye slider: set it to your collar size, then tie. Our bow tie tying guide explains the knot in plain steps. Practice the day before the party, not five minutes before you leave. Untied, the band lies flat and slips easily into a jacket pocket. More shades are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties\"\u003eself tie bow tie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRed Bow Tie FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear a red bow tie to a black tie event?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a holiday party or a festive gala, yes. For a formal wedding, check the dress code first, since some hosts expect black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat shirt goes best with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite, every time, for evening. In daytime, a light blue or pale pink shirt works well with a gray suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the two sides of the bow even?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTug the folded loops and the free ends in opposite directions, a little at a time, until both halves match in width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer a different color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untied-bow-tie\"\u003eUntied Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/green-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eGreen Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003eWhite Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-self-tie-bow-tie\"\u003ePurple Self-Tie Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lime-green-bow-tie\"\u003eLime Green Bow Tie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":68213391491316,"sku":"14:173#Photo Color","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2443\/6468\/files\/95ce7f11-8825-4edc-b671-c5c8966649cf_2f0a8d14.jpg?v=1794665721"}],"url":"https:\/\/flapper-dress.com\/collections\/self-tie-bow-ties.oembed","provider":"Flapper \u0026 Dapper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}