Colorful Bow Tie

Our colorful bow ties are polka dot sets: each option pairs a bow tie with a matching pocket square, so the color at your neck repeats at your chest pocket. Many shades come both ways, red with white dots or white with red dots, so two groomsmen can coordinate without being identical. Browse the rest of our bow ties.

Pairing a Polka Dot Bow Tie with a Suit

Small dots were a favorite in 1920s and 1930s menswear. Navy with white dots is the safest, at home with gray, navy or tan suits. Red with white dots suits a Gatsby party or a swing dance with suspenders and a white shirt. Lime, yellow and pink belong at summer weddings and garden parties with a light suit.

Using the Matching Pocket Square with Your Bow Tie

Fold the square flat for a straight edge at the pocket, or puff it loosely for a softer finish. Since bow tie and square share the same print, you can also mix sets: a navy bow tie with white dots and a white square with navy dots from the reversed set. The supplier does not specify whether the knot is pre-tied.

Polka Dot Bow Tie FAQ

How do you tie a bow tie?

For a self-tie style: drape it with one end slightly longer, cross the long end over and up through the neck loop, fold the short end into a bow shape, drop the long end over the front, then push it through the knot behind and tighten both loops. Check the photos to see how this model closes.

Can women wear these bow ties?

Yes. The supplier lists them for women and men, and a dotted bow tie on a white blouse with suspenders is a playful 1920s outfit.

Is the pocket square included?

Yes, every color option on this page is a set of one bow tie and one matching pocket square.