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Ever wonder what's more popular: A Bow Tie or a Necktie? How about what bow tie color men wear most often? Well, we did some research using Google search statistics, our website traffic, sales data, as well as surveyed some of the...

Even the nicest and most expensive suit won't look good if it isn't tailored to complement your body type. Because it is almost impossible to find a perfectly fitted suit right off-the-rack, you almost always will need the help of a...

As part of our weekly tie giveaway via our Facebook page, we asked our 6,000+ fans which of these four ties would look best with a gingham shirt. The opinions were quite strong on whether or not you can mix two different plaids, and...

Guide to Regimentals and Other Classic Repp Striped Ties Stripes are one of the most popular patterns for men's neckties. In fact, the diagonal striped look is one of the oldest tie designs, dating back to the 1880s in England....

We at Bows N’ Ties don’t like to pigeonhole people, but sometimes a tie can tell a lot about a person! It can be a looking glass into how they like to be seen, their favorite colors, and often times a glimpse into their profession....

Not too long ago we posted this ultimate mens dress shoe guide. Because it became such a popular post, we got inspired to elaborate a bit more on the topic of men's footwear. This time we narrowed our focus on one particular shoe...

The Ivy Leaguer Voted Most Likely To Succeed, the Ivy Leaguer is a hardcore academic who dresses for success. Dress the part with a suit and crested tie.  No need to do all the searching yourself for these pieces. We have done it...

10 Shirt and Tie Combos  The black dress shirt can be difficult to pull off. Most men gravitate towards the classic white dress shirt and completely dismiss the notion of wearing a black one. It's a dramatic change from what most of...

Windsor Fun Fact: Named after the Duke of Windsor We think: It’s the most versatile tie King Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor) and his grandfather (Edward VII) were avid fans of wider tie knots compared to the traditional thinner knots...

Ready, Set, Spring. Rules To Wearing The Tan Suit. The tan suit is the quintessential Spring / Summer menswear piece you NEED.  The tan suit is the stylish work horse of warm weather fashion. It can be accessorized, deconstructed,...

Weather Advisory: Winter Layering Tips For The Stylishly Inclined Ahead  Brrr. There's no shortage of Menswear Layering Guides out there -but where they excel in warmth, they fail in style. Our stylist compiled a guide of twelve...

Dress Shoe Styles 101 Know everything you need to know about menswear shoes with these three amazingly detailed and helpful charts that break down dress shoes by style, type, formality and how to coordinate. Learn absolutely...

With Halloween less than a week away, you may need some last minute costume ideas that are -uncomplicatedand awesome. We got you covered with our Guide To Dressing Up as True Detective Marty Hart and Rust Cohle. Shop each of the...

The 1950's The Ivy League style that many of us covet today was first introduced and defined in the 1950's. The clean cut  and conservative aesthetic was captured by the silhouette of the suits, the subdued color palette and the...

We have created the Ultimate James Bond Bow Tie Guide that visualizes which bow ties styles were worn in each of the James Bond Movies.  Test out how well you know your James Bond and your Bow Ties!  The Butterfly Bow Tie was worn...

THE 1940′S The 1940's served as a paramount pivot point for menswear; the practical styles due to the war were replaced by an extravagant fashion aesthetic that celebrated the end of the strict mindset of wartime.  The end of the...

We took the iconic Ralph Lauren Blue and White Striped Button Down Shirt and experimented with all the dapper ways you can accessorize this menswear staple. We were pleasantly surprised by the versatility of this statement shirt. We...

The Roaring 1920's The gentleman of the roaring 20's knew something about fashion, style + accessorizing. We've broken down some of the quintessential Menswear Trends of the 1920's for you to incorporate into your modern look....

Navy Suit White Dress Shirt Pink Suspenders  Navy Tie White Pocket Square Our stylist spotted a look and had our graphic designer recreate it! Check out this dapper combination of a solid navy blue suit, a solid navy tie, pink...

Are you as addicted to Mad Men as we are? With the show in it's final season, we wanted to play tribute to the show's spectacular aesthetic that re-calibrated menswear trends (surely) in our favor.  As the show's popularity grew, so...