Help.....bow tie or long tie with tuxedo?

I know, old school is to wear a bow tie (no clip ons, lol). Some say wear a black tie (like the guy i buy my suits from). I have the tux, I have the shirt, and I bought the (black) tie--but still, I think I should wear a bow tie. The owner of the shop says tie, but the tailor (old school from Italy) says bow tie.

What say you, and this is an evening event....not quite black tie, but a lot of people show in tuxes. I've gone this far in the game....whadddya think?

I might have watched too many 007 movies but I say - bow tie

I dunno Marc - try either one and choose what looks better on you.
Although that might be a pickle as well since on a stud like you either will look just equally great. hmmmmm choices choices...


Risa

I have a preference for ties. I think they look sexier than bowties, but i'm young so it depends on the croud.

lol kitty,

it's the car that looks good. i'll be the schlub in the penguin outfit.

Bow tie, for sure! (But, I'm old!)

Charlotte

Marc,

I'll think I'll leave that to the folks who have style and good taste. Certainly that's not me.

Chris

i'll be the schlub in the penguin outfit.


nah, everyone else will be the schlub. the one with the car is the Stud. That means YOU


Risa

I think either will look fantabulous. Just being cleaned up and dressed in a suit/tux makes a guy look great. Go with whichever one you will feel most comfortable in.

Becky

Team Regular Tie =P

You'll look great Marc, have a fabulous time!

Bow tie for an older man. Tie for a younger man

Bow tie if it is the host or MC. Tie if it is for a guest.

Bow tie if you want to stand out from the crowd.

Personally, I like bow ties with tuxes, but either is appropriate and will look good, I'm sure.

tie it is....

french cuffs too...LOL. i never wear french cuffs with my suits.

see you kids later...

yes, i'll try and get pics.

yes, i'll try and get pics.

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Risa

I know you will look fabulous and have women all over you no matter what you wear.

But for future reference:

Wear a bow tie with a tux. (dinner jacket, cummerbund, etc.)

French cuffs are cool - you get to collect cuff links! LOL

not the greatest pic from my phone's camera. event was pretty fun and for a good cause.



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WOW! Don't you look handsome!

Did you have fun?

Charlotte

You look most handsome in your tux and smile. Thanks for sharing.

Becky

thanks for the kind replies! i need to get a better camera one of these days.

it was a fun event. the penguin suit is tucked away.

Who is that cool looking guy in the tux? no, who!?

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You are looking fantabulous, Marc!!

Risa

You looked great, Marc.

On a side note, I find it hilarious that we're up to 2 pages on a post about ties.

love the tie
i'm thinkin it was a good choice

brenda, I agree lol
I guess we're suckers for evening wear

LOL, thanks....it is pretty funny that we have 2 pages about ties. next year i'll get a bow tie (and hopefully i'll have that tux pulled in a few sizes).

the ball had it's fun points. nothing like dodging ex-girlfriend's parents makes the evening more exciting (outside of Grey Goose and Jim Beam).

i did have one encounter--i ran into, yes you should laugh, an ex-girlfriend from 4th and 8th grade. 4th grade we passed notes, 8th grade we went to dances.

anyways, this girl is someone that i'll always remember. there are always a very few in our lives that can give you butterflies and shoot up your heart rate, and this girl is one of them.

i was laughing away at our table, as there was a slow-dance (blah)... i saw her, i think she's married. she kept staring at me. good gosh, maybe i should have had some of Captain Morgan's spirit. i didn't talk to her.

this is the same girl i posted about a while back--the girl i ran into at the grocery store. we both saw each other, stared, and just passed each other...not saying a thing.

------approaching near middle age.