Tie or Bow-Tie?

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Year 13 Prom - Tie or Bow Tie?

Tie 33%

Bow-Tie67%

Total votes: 36

Hey Guys;

Well, I have my year 13 prom coming up on Thursday and was wondering what people prefer (I think I know what the results will be). My parents are saying to where a bow tie but I would like to get people's views on them both.

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Reply 1

crocker710

Original post by Scienceisgood

Depends on the style of the suit and the accompanying items

Reply 2

TheGirlNextDoor

Original post by Scienceisgood

Hey,

What kinda suit will you be wearing? A tux? And also what colour is the suit and what colour bow ties and ties do you have?

Lol, some pics of similar items on the internet would be helpful :smile:

Reply 3

Scienceisgood

Ignore this post.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 4

Lovefoxxx_93

Can't go wrong with a thin black tie :smile:

Reply 5

TheGirlNextDoor

Original post by Scienceisgood

Well, we are getting the suit today, I am assuming it will look something like this:

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-2-Button-Jacket-Wool/dp/B0033IQVL8?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_10&nodeId=458488031&sr=1-10&qid=1341652905&pf_rd_r=074QGDFNR6J68VADCZWH&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485807&pf_rd_s=center-3

Well I'd say that if you're wearing a white shirt, then the tie or bow tie would have to be black. Bow-tie is a pleasant look for a prom, but tie also looks good. Are you going to wear a slim tie or a normal tie?

Reply 6

Scienceisgood

Original post by Lovefoxxx_93

Can't go wrong with a thin black tie :smile:

Black tie?!
Isn't that associated with funerals? :confused:

Reply 7

TheGirlNextDoor

Original post by Lovefoxxx_93

Can't go wrong with a thin black tie :smile:

Reply 8

Scienceisgood

Original post by TheGirlNextDoor

Probably go for normal because thin ties don't really sit well on me. =l

Reply 9

Mess.

If you are getting a navy business suit like posted above then get a tie. If you are getting a dinner jacket then get a bow tie. Either way do not get a skinny black tie, especially if you are getting a navy suit.

Make sure the suit fits correctly and wherever it doesn't fit get a tailor to alter it.

Reply 10

Mess.

Original post by Scienceisgood

Probably go for normal because thin ties don't really sit well on me. =l

Thin ties don't suit anyone tbh, really don't understand the love for them.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 11

TheGirlNextDoor

Original post by Scienceisgood

Probably go for normal because thin ties don't really sit well on me. =l

Okay, well I'd say go for the bow-tie if it's a prom-looking suit (i.e tux, dinner etc) but if you're wearing a regular smart suit, then a tie.

What colour shirt?

Reply 12

PrinceUpsb

Yes, I'd say get a regular tie, not a skinny/thin one.

Are you wearing a white shirt?

Reply 13

Scienceisgood

White Shirt
Probably dinner suit (pends what they have in store)
Suit Colour - Prefer navy blue

Reply 14

Lovefoxxx_93

Original post by Scienceisgood

Black tie?!
Isn't that associated with funerals? :confused:

No, it's very handsome!

And looks a lot more sophisticated than the pastel or neon coloured ties some guys wore to my prom. Especially if they matched their tie with their girlfriend's hideously coloured dress.

Reply 15

Renal

Simple answer;

If you're wearing a dinner jacket you wear a bow tie.

If you're wearing a normal suit jacket, not that you would at an evening/black tie event, you wear a normal tie.

Reply 16

TheGirlNextDoor

Original post by Scienceisgood

White Shirt
Probably dinner suit (pends what they have in store)
Suit Colour - Prefer navy blue

Dinner suit - then bow tie.
Suit - then tie. I personally think slim ties look better but regular ties are nice too.

Reply 17

Mess.

Original post by Scienceisgood

White Shirt
Probably dinner suit (pends what they have in store)
Suit Colour - Prefer navy blue

You do realise the thing you posted above isn't a dinner suit don't you?

Reply 18

L-x

Original post by Renal

Simple answer;

If you're wearing a dinner jacket you wear a bow tie.

If you're wearing a normal suit jacket, not that you would at an evening/black tie event, you wear a normal tie.

This. You should be wearing a dinner jacket if the dress code is "Black Tie" (Your bow tie doesn't actually have to be black). If the dress code isn't black tie, don't wear a bow tie or a dinner jacket.

A dinner Jacket is a black suit jacket with silk (shiny looking) lapels