Experts say bow ties can be worn with either a button-down or straight-collared shirt, and they work well with solid or patterned shirts. Ask yourself whether you’re wearing it for a formal or a ...

But knowing the specifics of each is the mark of a truly fashionable guy. Bond didn’t pair a bow tie with a point collar or a knit tie with a band collar. His attention to detail was spot-on ...

When learning to tie a bow tie, it is important to exercise patience. Rid yourself of distractions, and take a deep breath before your first attempt. For complete beginners, practice tying the bow tie ...

The male erotic dancer company Chippendales stumbled on Friday when an appeals court ruled that it could not trademark the bow tie and shirt cuffs that the men wear. The U.S. Court of Appeals for ...

Want to stand out? Learn how to make a wood bow tie with this step-by-step guide. A fun, classy, and totally unique accessory you can craft yourself! Forget the fabric—wood bow ties are the perfect ...

The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it’s not nearly as far as they think. Kamala Harris in a tie-neck blouse and in the spotlight at the Democratic ...

Traditional black tie means a black tuxedo (or one in midnight blue—more on that shortly), a black bow tie, a white tuxedo shirt (more on that shortly, too), and black patent leather dress shoes.

Wing collar: Considered the most formal of shirts, it was traditionally meant for white-tie occasions. If you wear one with a black bow tie, be sure to tuck the wings behind the tie; they should ...

“It’s definitely not just about the tie with a suit, there is also the shirt and the shirt collar to consider for adding personality, or no collar or no shirt at all can be what the look needs ...

For black-tie occasions, it's standard to wear patent leather shoes. Most common are black patent leather oxfords, although in pinch you can get away with highly polished black calfskin lace-ups.

• Although everyone around you wears button-down collar shirts, yours may have beautifully-ironed point collars. • You may collect antique cuff links and wear them in your French-cuffed shirts.

I intend to buy a decent white shirt to wear to both weddings and I'm wearing a slim black tie with my tux as I'm not a fan of bow ties. What is the general view of shirts with a collar bar?