Black Tie & Formal Neckwear
Formal dressing is about restraint in colour and confidence in fabric. These are the pieces that work with a tuxedo or a dark suit at an evening event.
Plaid Brown Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Taupe Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Navy Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Pink Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Blue Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Purple Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Blue Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Orange Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Gray Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Aqua Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Red Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Black Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Taupe Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Aqua Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Circles Blue Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Plaid Taupe Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Circles Blue Big Bow Tie
$25.00
Paisley Red Big Bow Tie
$25.00
What black tie actually requires
A black bow tie with a tuxedo is the traditional rule. Midnight navy is an accepted modern alternative and often looks richer under artificial light than true black.
Where a pattern is still allowed
At creative black tie or a gala with a theme, a dark patterned bow in a matte fabric keeps the formality while giving the outfit a signature.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I wear a patterned bow tie to black tie?
- At strict black tie, no. At creative black tie, a dark, low-contrast pattern is fine.
- Navy or black for a tuxedo?
- Both work. Midnight navy often photographs richer than black under warm indoor lighting.