Paisley Bow Tie

This paisley bow tie arrives as a full set: the bow tie, a matching pocket square, a pair of cufflinks and a lapel pin, so one choice dresses the whole suit. Paisley's curling teardrop pattern has been part of menswear for well over a century and gives a plain jacket some character.

What Comes in the Paisley Bow Tie Set

The supplier gives the bow tie as about 6.4 cm wide and 12 cm long (2.5 by 4.7 inches), a medium size. The pocket square measures about 25 cm square. The fabric is polyester, with the paisley woven in as a jacquard. The pattern and color options are shown in the photos.

Wearing a Paisley Bow Tie to a Wedding or Gatsby Party

Let the paisley be the only pattern: pair it with a plain white or pale blue shirt and a solid navy, gray or black suit. For a wedding, giving each groomsman a set keeps everyone coordinated without identical ties. For a 1920s party, add suspenders and a felt fedora. More shapes and colors are in our bow ties.

Paisley Bow Tie FAQ

How do you tie a bow tie?

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 middle, then push it through the loop behind and tighten both sides.

Is the bow tie pre-tied?

The supplier does not say whether it is pre-tied or self-tie, or whether the strap adjusts. Check the photos of the back of the tie.

Why was it called the roaring twenties?

The name comes from the booming economy, jazz music and lively nightlife of the 1920s, when city life seemed loud and fast after the First World War.