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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JustNik · 51-55, F

I love bowties. We see them on a number of our doctors here, and it seems to be a conscious choice for the young ones, whether they’re going to be a bowtie doc. They feel more personable and accessible and trustworthy in that profession. Otherwise I find them sweetly nostalgic, like the man wearing them is just who he is and not affected so much by what the rest of the world has decided. Funny how such a small thing can create such inexplicably strong sensations. 🤷‍♀️

sarabee1995 · 31-35, F

@JustNik

"...the man wearing them is just who he is and not affected so much by what the rest of the world has decided..."

This is exactly the impression I have when I see someone in a bowtie. And I like that. Self assured. Not concerned with the opinions of others. 👍