Bowtie? Or no?

I'm about to board the Acela train to NY Penn Station for meetings in NYC this afternoon and tomorrow. So I'm sitting here at the Providence Amtrak station and so far I've scoped four elderly gentlemen with bowties.

Two of them just look like retired guys who like to look dapper. One of them I recognize as a professor at my undergrad university here in Providence. I didn't have him, but I recognize him from around campus. Never seen him without a bowtie. The fourth guy actually doesn't look that old, maybe mid fifties. He's in a very nice suit, very expensive looking and definitely tailored. Maybe a banker?

So, do you wear bowties?
If yes, why?
If no, what do you think when you see a bowtie?

And girls... I'm asking you too! Do you wear them? What do you think of them? Or of men in them?

Let's talk fashion!

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Threepio

My tie collection consists of several colors of BOWTIES and a few Bolo Ties.

The BOLO ties are the "official neckwear of Arizona" and in addition to giving the chance to show off some original native jewelry (in the clasp/slide of the tie), I like the fact that it they are instant "conversation" starters with the non-locals (or SNOWBIRDS as we like to call them).

I ditched regular ties many years ago when I was provided a high-end traditional BOWTIE to wear as best man at a wedding. The groom wore a red one and the wedding party all wore black ones. I found it to be very comfortable and liked the fact that it was not flapping off my chest at the reception. That was what got me started on BOWTIES.... Now I have a collection and none of them are the clip-on cheapos. I guess I just like the fact that they make a suit really "pop" and very few, if any, others will be wearing them at gatherings... so it gives a guy a chance to stand out from the crowd.

ArtieKat · M

@Threepio Nice!

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@Threepio Love it! For you it's a mix of personal comfort and flair!

I agree on the comfort side. I've worn both straight ties and bow ties (neither with any regularity), and I much prefer the bowtie for the same reasons.