Slightly smaller bow ties?

[Morgan]

I wear bow ties from time to time, but my selection of J. Press and Brooks Brothers ties are all very full butterfly designs. They're about 2" wide (maybe a little more) at the widest part of the bow. Where can I find a decent selection of slimmer ties? I'd be interested in branching out to straight or batwing designs, too. I need something that doesn't overwhelm my face and neck.

 

[voxsartoria]

Spec your own at Beau Ties.


- B

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by Morgan

I wear bow ties from time to time, but my selection of J. Press and Brooks Brothers ties are all very full butterfly designs. They're about 2" wide (maybe a little more) at the widest part of the bow. Where can I find a decent selection of slimmer ties? I'd be interested in branching out to straight or batwing designs, too. I need something that doesn't overwhelm my face and neck.
If you are in NY: Black Fleece (Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers) has very slim bowties. But they are Thom Browne stupid slim, very expensive and only a few decent silks/wools among a variety of silly stuff. Bergdorf carries some slim bowties. Barney's used to have a nice selection of bowties in a variety of shapes and styles but I haven't been in there (other than the fragrance section) in many years. Paul Stuart has really nice bowties, though I can't recall how much variety they have in terms of shapes and sizes.

 

[ChiliPalmer]

Originally Posted by Morgan

I wear bow ties from time to time, but my selection of J. Press and Brooks Brothers ties are all very full butterfly designs. They're about 2" wide (maybe a little more) at the widest part of the bow. Where can I find a decent selection of slimmer ties? I'd be interested in branching out to straight or batwing designs, too. I need something that doesn't overwhelm my face and neck.

Carrot and Gibbs

 

[porcelain monkey]

Try Ralph Lauren. I got a couple last year that are pretty slim.

 

[Morgan]

Thanks guys. I forgot this until you mentioned it, but at least two of my bow ties are Paul Stuart and they're just as wide as the rest. I'll follow up on the other recommendations.