Lavender Suspenders and Bow Tie

Lavender suspenders and bow tie give a groomsman, a prom date or a garden-party guest a soft pastel accent that still reads as formal wear. The straps carry a clear lavender while the bow is a shade paler, closer to lilac, so the two coordinate rather than match exactly. We like that contrast: two pieces picked to go together.

A Lilac Bow Tie on an Adjustable Band

The bow comes pre-tied on an adjustable neck band, with a light texture that keeps it from looking glossy. Slide it to your collar size and settle the bow under the collar points. It sits nicely against a white or pale gray shirt; on light pink the two pastels blur, so we suggest white.

The Lavender Straps Behind the Bow Tie

The Y-back elastic straps are about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide, set with silver-tone sliders and fastened by three silver-tone clips, two in front and one at the back. Where they meet, a pale white-gray faux leather patch keeps the back light. Charcoal trousers, an open vest and brown shoes make an easy pairing for a spring wedding, an Easter brunch or a 1920s garden party. More shades sit in our suspenders bow tie sets family.

Lavender Bow Tie FAQ

Will the bow tie go with a lavender bridesmaid dress?

Lavender varies from one dress line to the next, so compare a swatch with our photo. With its paler bow, the set tends to sit well beside lilac and dusty purple gowns.

Is the bow tie pre-tied?

Yes, it is tied for you and fastens with an adjustable neck band.

How do I keep the elastic straps neat between wears?

Unclip them and hang them flat instead of balling them up in a drawer, so the elastic does not twist.

Other colorways of this piece

Wedding Bow Tie and Suspenders · Brown Bow Tie and Suspenders · Groomsmen Suspenders and Bow Ties