The appearance of the newlyweds sets the mood for the celebration of the birth of a new family. Nowadays, many couples organize themed weddings and choose outfits that match the chosen theme.
Most grooms, regardless of the style of suit, prefer traditional accessories in the form of a tie and bow tie rather than more extravagant neckerchiefs and laces decorated with a brooch. In this publication, we will help you solve the hackneyed puzzle - whether a tie or a bow tie is more suitable for the groom.
Which is better to choose?
For a wedding, a tie or bow tie.
A man's image is harmonious only with correctly selected accessories.
In order not to be tormented by the eternal question of whether it is better to choose a tie or a bow tie for a wedding, you need to master a set of basic rules for composing a man’s image:
- A classic tie is matched to the same suit.
- The bow tie is worn with a tuxedo or tailcoat.
- A wide tie or an original shape is tied to a three-piece suit with a vest.
- A neckerchief completes the outfit in a romantic style.
Regardless of the type of accessory you choose, its color scheme should go well with the bride’s dress and accessories. After all, the newlyweds are perceived as a couple and in all photographs they pose together.
What to wear with?
A tie is a faithful companion to a jacket: formal dress codes do not allow wearing a tie without one. However, Smart and Business Casual styles allow you to combine it with a cardigan, blazer, including paired with jeans. In the hot season, there is no shame in wearing a tie only with a shirt, but at the same time they must be perfectly matched to each other and look 100% - ironed, ideal size, optimal length. Ties can be complemented with such stylish things as a pin, clip, chain. They also have a functional purpose (for example, holding a tie in the wind), but at the same time they add additional panache and elegance to the image.
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The butterfly as a formal accessory is worn with a tailcoat and tuxedo - for a celebration, for an evening event, for a wedding (your own or a friend’s). But flexible fashion allows you to wear a bow tie with both a cardigan and a blazer. A bow tie worn with a tweed jacket—a favorite combination of English university professors—gives a special charm to the look. The butterfly is not worn with any other accessory: it does not need pins or clips.
Butterfly for a suit
Over the past few years, butterflies have become a very popular accessory for a festive and everyday men's look. It can even be worn with jeans. If earlier this small accessory was almost always monochromatic, now the colors offered by designers amaze the wildest imagination. In addition, different patterns and prints are used: checkered, striped, polka dots, etc.
Groom, bow tie or tie.
Before choosing a bow tie, you should take into account that it is suitable for self-confident men with good manners, who are not embarrassed under numerous appraising glances. It is worn with a tailcoat or tuxedo, to which a special matching belt is worn, and such clothing requires impeccable posture.
On a young man who slouches his back and feels uncomfortable in his attire, a bowtie will look somewhat inappropriate. The classic rule for choosing the color of an accessory is that black is worn with a tuxedo, and white with a tailcoat. The size should correspond to the width of the shirt collar.
In addition to the bow tie, which you need to tie yourself, there are ready-made options. We will look at what style of this small detail of a man's wardrobe will harmoniously suit different looks. For a tuxedo and tailcoat, you should choose plain models that tie, but this must be done flawlessly. For a holiday in casual style, you can choose a ready-made option in bright colors with or without a print.
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When planning a celebration in a boho or rustic style, the groom wears a vest and shirt in brighter colors than when creating a classic look. The colored finished butterfly looks harmonious with them.
Despite the huge palette of colors of this small but stylish accessory, the groom should not choose a very bright color for his wedding, so as not to turn from a stylish gentleman into a buffoon.
The butterfly is well complemented by a scarf in the breast pocket of a jacket made of the same fabric.
How to sew a butterfly yourself?
In order not to waste time trying to find a suitable butterfly, you can successfully sew it yourself. Here is a simple master class, using which even a novice needlewoman will cope with the task. To be more confident, you can try to sew a butterfly from any available fabric, and then, having gained experience, begin making a butterfly for the wedding ceremony.
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the materials and tools that will be needed for the work, namely:
- suitable fabric in the color you like;
- special fasteners that can be bought in the store;
- sewing needle;
- threads of the same color as the fabric;
- scissors;
- paper;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- sewing pins.
If all the necessary supplies are collected, you can get to work.
- First you need to draw on paper and cut out rectangles of appropriate sizes that will serve as templates. Then, applying them to the fabric, cut out blanks for two bows, a core and a strap.
- Then you can do the bows. To do this, place the workpiece on the table with the wrong side up and bend the long sides of the rectangle by 10 mm. Connect the short sides in the center of the workpiece and secure with pins. It is advisable to use a ruler to check the equality of the sides of the resulting rectangle so that the butterfly is not skewed. If everything turned out correctly, you need to sew the edges together. The second bow is processed in the same way.
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- Place the finished rectangles one on top of the other, make a fold in the middle and pin them together with a pin. After making sure that the butterfly shape is perfect, secure the middle of the bows with a stitch.
- To sew a strap, fold the long sides of the workpiece towards the middle. To secure them in this position, you can iron the fabric with an iron. Join the edges of the fabric with a seam.
The same steps should be performed for the core.
- Pass one of the edges of the strap through the holes of the adjuster clasp and sew to the strap.
- Place the fastener with a hook onto the strap through the free edge and thread the same edge through the hole in the adjuster.
- Place the remaining part of the clasp on the strap and secure the edge of the strap by turning it under and sewing.
- Place the prepared core in the center of the bow. Carefully turn the butterfly face down, place the strap in place and pin the ends of the core together. Check the appearance of the butterfly and, if there are no errors, securely sew all the parts together.
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Tie for a wedding
Despite the huge number of different ties, one rule applies when choosing them - we start from the length and color of the suit and shirt required by the man.
The length of the tie is determined simply - it should reach the belt of the trousers. The golden rule for choosing a color is that it should be darker than the shirt, but one tone lighter than the suit.
When a man is wearing a three-piece suit, the accessory is selected to match the shade of the vest. A classic tie is usually worn with a clip. In order for the tie to look harmonious on the groom, it is necessary to take into account his build. Tall and thin gentlemen should choose wide models. They may have a large pattern or horizontal lines.
When the groom is tall and has a solid set, then models with vertical or diagonal stripes and geometric patterns with clear lines will look beautiful on him. Tall and slender representatives of the strong half of humanity can afford an ornament at their discretion.
On short and slender men, models with drawings or small-scale patterns made of shades that differ from the background color by several tones look harmonious. Short and stocky grooms should opt for models with vertical stripes.
Harmony of the image
Suspenders are a timeless classic that will never go out of style. Wedding salons offer a variety of colors, materials, and textures of this accessory. It can be matched to almost any style and image. How to combine such a wardrobe item so that it looks appropriate at a wedding celebration?
Today weddings of a certain color are very popular. It is recommended to choose matching suspenders and bow tie. It will be great if the bride wears shoes, ties a ribbon around her waist, or chooses a hair accessory of the same color.
A variegated color would be appropriate with the same shirt. For example: a shirt with a red and white check and red suspenders with white trim. There are many options. The main thing is that the groom looks stylish and not ridiculous, since it’s easy to overdo it with bright colors. If the couple getting married is very young, then this option will suit them.
But the image of a mature groom will be created by suspenders made of genuine leather with buttons and gold-plated fasteners. This will show solidity, creativity, style. It is best to combine such an accessory with a plain light-colored shirt and a matching jacket, but you don’t have to wear the jacket.
When the groom decides not to use a jacket, the boutonniere is attached to one of the suspenders. You can also roll up the sleeves of your shirt for a more masculine look.
Designer clips with the initials of the newlyweds, hearts, and doves will add romance to the look.
Suspenders are an ideal option for a bright, summer wedding.
So, this accessory is a detail that will make any wedding suit original. Thanks to it, you can make the image both cheerful, active, positive, and more solid, restrained.
Bottom line
A properly chosen tie or bow tie plays a decisive role in creating the groom's look. They are selected depending on the cut of the suit, the theme of the wedding, as well as the dress, accessories and jewelry of the bride.
A classic tie should be paired with a special clip, and a wide tie should be paired with a vest. A bow tie that is tied looks aristocratic with a tuxedo or tailcoat, and ready-made options can be selected to suit suits of different cuts and styles. We wish you to create an impeccable image for your family's birthday party!
Excursion into history
The bowtie first appeared in the 17th century, worn by Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian Wars, who tied a scarf in a similar fashion to secure the opening collar of a shirt. Then the French adopted the accessory, making it ultra-fashionable, both in the 18th and 19th centuries, and today. One of the most famous people who preferred a bow tie is the British politician Winston Churchill.
Nowadays, the butterfly can be an addition to the retro style of the 60s, and also participates in the creation of trendy everyday looks for men and women, and is an important accessory in men's wedding fashion.
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