vintage bow tie

[mediafred]

I am looking at black bow ties and would like to get one that matches the appearance of the 30's - 40's. Is there anything about bow ties from that period that make them look much different from the ones today? Is there a certain type of bow tie I can buy that will come close to that look?

Thanks.

 

[dasai]

Originally Posted by mediafred

I am looking at black bow ties and would like to get one that matches the appearance of the 30's - 40's. Is there anything about bow ties from that period that make them look much different from the ones today? Is there a certain type of bow tie I can buy that will come close to that look?
As long as you avoid narrow bow ties, I think you should be fine. They haven't changed all that much in the intervening years since they fell out of fashion; I think 2.5" at the widest part is typical for a fairly classic look (though depending on your build and the width of your face, a different size may be ideal). For patterns, white dots on a navy background was the one Winston Churchill was most photographed in and should be readily available. In fact, here's one.