Would a narrow tie look better on this tux? (pictures inside)

[ysc]

Originally Posted by fueledbynewjersey

You need a minimum purchase of 50 pounds to go to checkout :-/ I think im gonna bite the bullet and buy the bb model bow tie. I want the challenge of learning how to tie my own bow tie anyways. Should i keep the silver vest or just scrap it, i didn't really like the look of a cummberbund.
With traditional black tie you always cover your waist so you wear a waist coat, a cummerbund or a double breasted jacket (which you do not undo so your waist is never visible). If you wear a waistcoat it should really be cut very low, not one of the high cut one like the one in the picture you posted, this is traditional, but I think it also looks better, you show more of your white shirt which I think makes the whole thing look more "balanced". However those old school waist coats can be hard to find, sometimes you can find them in vintage or thrift shops, and then they usually don't match, or you have to pay a lot for them. A cummerbund would be best, if you really don't like them and want to do something a bit more interesting you could tie a length of black silk around your waist or something, but a cummerbund really would be best. if you have time I think you should be able to find a bow tie for cheaper than that, but if you do spend the money at least it is something that will last.

 

[JibranK]

Originally Posted by fueledbynewjersey

You need a minimum purchase of 50 pounds to go to checkout :-/ I think im gonna bite the bullet and buy the bb model bow tie. I want the challenge of learning how to tie my own bow tie anyways. Should i keep the silver vest or just scrap it, i didn't really like the look of a cummberbund.
The T&A one is self-tie as well. I didn't mean for you to order if from their site (it doesn't ship to the US anyway) - there's a T&A store in NYC that you could get the bow tie from.

 

[dopey]

Can you get to Syms? They usually have black silk bowties for only a few bucks - maybe $20.

 

[DoubleDomer]

How about this? Select your size too. http://www.bowtieclub.com/product/17/11

 

[fueledbynewjersey]

Originally Posted by DoubleDomer

How about this? Select your size too.

http://www.bowtieclub.com/product/17/11

Thats actually very nice. I don't see a bat wing option on there though. what do you think would be the closest option? and is it just me or does the fabric kinda look like velvet or something

 

[DoubleDomer]

Originally Posted by fueledbynewjersey

Thats actually very nice. I don't see a bat wing option on there though. what do you think would be the closest option? and is it just me or does the fabric kinda look like velvet or something
Choose straight edge. The reflected light looks like more texture is there, but it seems pretty standard satin to me. You may have to go with the standard size since long or short may take too long to special order.

 

[fcuknu]

Originally Posted by DoubleDomer

How about this? Select your size too.

http://www.bowtieclub.com/product/17/11

Go with this one, the straight edge version.

 

[fueledbynewjersey]

Alright Ill go ahead and do that. Now I have 3 weeks to learn how to tie a bow tie haha thanks for all the input everyone! it really helped me out! thanks again! oh and one more thing! now that i have the bow tie do think it would look better and keep the silverish vest or should i just get a lower cut black waist coast?

 

[fcuknu]

Originally Posted by fueledbynewjersey

Now I have 3 weeks to learn how to tie a bow tie haha thanks for all the input everyone! ?

Its soooo easy. Just remember, its just like tying your shoe, no difference.

 

[dopamine]

Originally Posted by fueledbynewjersey

Alright Ill go ahead and do that. Now I have 3 weeks to learn how to tie a bow tie haha thanks for all the input everyone! it really helped me out! thanks again! oh and one more thing! now that i have the bow tie do think it would look better and keep the silverish vest or should i just get a lower cut black waist coast?

I would get a lower cut black waist coat, or perhaps no waist coat at all (I know many members here will see that as sacrilege, but I don't see it as truly necessary if your tuxedo as a whole fits very well.)
GQ did an article on tuxedos a while back, and I'm a big fan of the looks they picked out for Brandon Flowers. Then again, I'm less traditional than most of the guys on this forum:

The most important thing is to wear what you feel comfortable with and enjoy and to stay within your budget. Don't try to go for the slim look if your build isn't correct or the tuxedo has a boxy cut, and don't try to wear a modern tie with a traditionally cut tuxedo.