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Title: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 28, 2010, 09:06:58 AM
I've been told my bow ties make me look liberal, like a college professor, by some conservative friends. Liberals have said they look too conservative. I've been wearing 'em since high school. Women seem to either HATE them, I mean REALLY hate them, OR they just go nuts over them. No grey area.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Eupher on October 28, 2010, 12:15:53 PM
The only time I wear a bow tie is when I'm wearing a tux - which is what I wear for evening gigs.

Other than that, it's a necktie for church. Definitely don't wear a necktie at work - it's mostly jeans and a golf shirt.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Chris_ on October 28, 2010, 12:26:43 PM
Neck tie.  I can't tie a bow.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 28, 2010, 01:32:32 PM
Started wearing bow ties, by my own choice, as soon as I started high school. It was Catholic high school and the guys had to wear dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, and ties. When my mother took me shopping for my freshman year wardrobe, I picked out a bunch of bow ties, the tie-it-yourself kind. Worn nothing else since.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Wineslob on October 28, 2010, 01:39:42 PM
Necktie, however it probably only wear one every 10 years. I prefer 501's, T's and flannel shirts.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: PatriotGame on October 28, 2010, 05:06:22 PM
I've been told my bow ties make me look liberal, like a college professor, by some conservative friends. Liberals have said they look too conservative. I've been wearing 'em since high school. Women seem to either HATE them, I mean REALLY hate them, OR they just go nuts over them. No grey area.
Well if you are the pic in your avatar, I think you look pretty darn handsome. The bow tie fits you well.
Besides - the manner which you described your Irish self in other posts - I'll say anything you want me to... :-) :tongue:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BEG on October 28, 2010, 05:13:32 PM
Necktie, however it probably only wear one every 10 years. I prefer 501's, T's and flannel shirts.



 :thumbs:

Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: true_blood on October 28, 2010, 07:58:23 PM
Started wearing bow ties, by my own choice, as soon as I started high school. It was Catholic high school and the guys had to wear dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, and ties. When my mother took me shopping for my freshman year wardrobe, I picked out a bunch of bow ties, the tie-it-yourself kind. Worn nothing else since.
I went to a Catholic high school as well. Had to wear ties, wear dress pants, dress shirts, and dress shoes. (Once in a while, we would have fundraisers or days that we could wear jeans or whatever.) Plus, your hair couldn't be longer than the collar on your shirt. I stayed out of trouble so I was able to get away with longer hair.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Wretched Excess on October 28, 2010, 08:05:06 PM
conservative or liberal? 
well, on the one hand, there is this:

(http://maxblumenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/george_will_2-11.jpg)

but on the other hand . . .

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGD1MnQ5QSRf0EDu8oPOzzdKHdZj5SqAOCLGAo4NxajIYtlSI&t=1&usg=__kW6SfHPtIR13uaPFBaxp4RHAWCw=)

wear it on your forehead, then people will be so busy thinking that you're off your rocker that they won't have time to think about your politics. :-)
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Duke Nukum on October 28, 2010, 08:08:16 PM
I've never worn a bow tie except, perhaps, when I was very young.  I think they look good but the world is a neck tie world and I guess it has never been a big deal to me.

I did wear a bolo a couple of times.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Chris_ on October 28, 2010, 08:11:40 PM
I've never worn a bow tie except, perhaps, when I was very young.  I think they look good but the world is a neck tie world and I guess it has never been a big deal to me.

I did wear a bolo a couple of times.

I had a job where I had to wear an ascot.  I would have taken a bow tie in a heartbeat over that stupid thing.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Boudicca on October 28, 2010, 10:22:30 PM
I vote necktie.  Since DH retired from the Army, he has supported me in a more than generous fashion.  His job entails wearing a nice shirt, nice pants and a necktie.  When he meets the higher ups, it entails the whole suit deal.
Bowties are for dress blues and other fancy schmancy occasions.
But you wear what you like.  It's all good. :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: NHSparky on October 28, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Bitchslapped for not putting the other requisite choices in there, including:

--No tie (me).  501's and Nomex shirt with composite-toed boots is my norm.

or

--TEH JOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: JLO on October 28, 2010, 11:03:31 PM
conservative or liberal? 
well, on the one hand, there is this:

(http://maxblumenthal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/george_will_2-11.jpg)

but on the other hand . . .

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGD1MnQ5QSRf0EDu8oPOzzdKHdZj5SqAOCLGAo4NxajIYtlSI&t=1&usg=__kW6SfHPtIR13uaPFBaxp4RHAWCw=)

wear it on your forehead, then people will be so busy thinking that you're off your rocker that they won't have time to think about your politics. :-)

 :-) :tongue: :-) :tongue:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: njpines on October 29, 2010, 07:52:42 AM
I had a job where I had to wear an ascot.  I would have taken a bow tie in a heartbeat over that stupid thing.

OK, I've got to ask . . . what job requires an ascot?  Were you sitting in for Alistar Cooke on Masterpiece Theater perhaps?  :-)
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 29, 2010, 08:01:29 AM
For the record, those guys whose photos are posted, George Will and Paul Simon, and I'll throw in Tucker Carlson even though he's not posted there, their bow ties look like ASS. PeeWee Herman's bow ties probably looks better than their's!
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Thor on October 29, 2010, 08:21:25 AM
Neck tie...... I wore a Continental Bow tie when I was in concert band. I have a pic of when I was 2 when I wore a bow tie. I've been wearing neck ties since I was 12. I tie a true 4 in hand knot, too.

Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: dutch508 on October 29, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
Body Armor.

I go out of my way not to wear class A's.

Oh, I am sorry. the new Army PC term is Army Service Uniform.

 :bird:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Eupher on October 29, 2010, 08:47:18 AM
Body Armor.

I go out of my way not to wear class A's.

Oh, I am sorry. the new Army PC term is Army Service Uniform.

 :bird:

Bitchslapped for apologizing - even sarcastically.

NEVER apologize, especially when you're right.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: IassaFTots on October 29, 2010, 09:44:50 AM
Bitchslapped for apologizing - even sarcastically.

NEVER apologize, especially when you're right.

I had to Hi Five em, just so his numbers were even.  It's an OCD thing I guess.   :whatever:

Ties only look liberal when goofballs don't know how to tie em.  If you are a pro, I think they look pretty snappy.  Bow or Neck ties. 

I like a good tied tie, but my personal preference for my man is his natural state.  Steel Toes and 501's with a T-Shirt.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 29, 2010, 10:34:21 AM
Bitchslapped for apologizing - even sarcastically.

NEVER apologize, especially when you're right.
And especially never apologize when you're in uniform in service to this country!
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 29, 2010, 10:37:38 AM
I had to Hi Five em, just so his numbers were even.  It's an OCD thing I guess.   :whatever:

Ties only look liberal when goofballs don't know how to tie em.  If you are a pro, I think they look pretty snappy.  Bow or Neck ties. 

I like a good tied tie, but my personal preference for my man is his natural state.  Steel Toes and 501's with a T-Shirt.
As far back as my freshman year in high school, I had the bow tie tying down to an art form. I've seen some assclowns wearing 'em where they look like ASS. They need to learn to tie 'em, to get properly sized shirts, and to get their shirts properly pressed and starched. Makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: The Hollywood NeoCon on October 29, 2010, 12:04:37 PM
Well if you are the pic in your avatar, I think you look pretty darn handsome. The bow tie fits you well.
Besides - the manner which you described your Irish self in other posts - I'll say anything you want me to... :-) :tongue:

Oh, get a room...  :rotf:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: The Hollywood NeoCon on October 29, 2010, 12:05:20 PM
Started wearing bow ties, by my own choice, as soon as I started high school. It was Catholic high school and the guys had to wear dress pants, dress shirts, dress shoes, and ties. When my mother took me shopping for my freshman year wardrobe, I picked out a bunch of bow ties, the tie-it-yourself kind. Worn nothing else since.

Then I can't figure out how the hell you hold down a job!!!!  :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 29, 2010, 12:38:11 PM
Then I can't figure out how the hell you hold down a job!!!!  :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Being freakin' brilliant helps immensely.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: BowTied on October 29, 2010, 12:40:34 PM
Neck tie...... I wore a Continental Bow tie when I was in concert band. I have a pic of when I was 2 when I wore a bow tie. I've been wearing neck ties since I was 12. I tie a true 4 in hand knot, too.


What exactly is a "continental bow tie"?
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Thor on October 30, 2010, 09:35:58 AM
What exactly is a "continental bow tie"?

I never understood why it's called a "bow tie" but here's a pic, only ours didn't have the pearl snap, just a hidden snap:

(http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Glossary/satnspurs_com_apr2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Eupher on October 30, 2010, 10:08:23 AM
I never understood why it's called a "bow tie" but here's a pic, only ours didn't have the pearl snap, just a hidden snap:

(http://www.blacktieguide.com/Supplemental/Glossary/satnspurs_com_apr2009.jpg)

hmmm. looks rather ghey.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: Thor on October 30, 2010, 10:25:21 AM
I thought so, too. However, it wasn't MY decision. That was the uniform requirements for the concert band.
Title: Re: Bow Tie or Necktie?
Post by: longview on October 30, 2010, 10:46:47 AM
I like either style to town wear, but a neckscarf is what I prefer to see.

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q276/cavistonm/neckscarf1.jpg)