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#2 2007-12-05 05:22:02
- Taylor McIntyre
- Son of Ivy...
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
These are good. More like this. They have their place, but you gotta be spunky to rock da bow I think.
Sadly I just lack the juice.
#3 2007-12-05 05:38:55
- mike
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
Being of Southern Frat Boy extraction, I love bows, always have. It's the sort of thing I learned at school. Thill think my favs are regimentals.
You love him? He is hephaistion.
#4 2007-12-05 06:10:59
- The_Shooman
- A pretty face
- From: AUSTRALIA
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
l much prefer a bow over a conventional neck tie (easier to manage), and l probably could get away with a bow in my day job. l plan to rescue the bowtie one day; one day. 
l feel perfectly comfortable in a bowtie....worn them since l was a kid as a music performer.
#6 2007-12-05 06:35:43
- The_Shooman
- A pretty face
- From: AUSTRALIA
- Posts: 13195
Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
Can't see the pick. lt's got one of those stupid red square thingees in the left corner. l hate it when that happens. 
#7 2007-12-05 06:38:43
- bandofoutsiders
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
it works for me now. anyway here's the link http://bp1.blogger.com/_F7i70fSPrGU/RyAf9PNzp1I/AAAAAAAAAPo/4ydBf34pxPw/s1600-h/VOGUE-November-2007.jpg
#8 2007-12-05 06:50:31
- The_Shooman
- A pretty face
- From: AUSTRALIA
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
l don't like how they are carrying off the bow in that link above. Bows seem to suit middle age (40 +) - older people better. People who wear them below 40 seem abit try hard (just my opinion).
Thanks for posting the link bandofoutsiders.
#9 2007-12-05 07:13:55
- Brideshead
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
Good thread.
Whenever I wear black tie (not very often) and when I manage to tie a bow that looks just right (even less often!) I wonder about trying to incorporate a bow tie into my business wear.
We have not really had the same historical association with them here in Britain, and I believe now they are seen as rather effeminate. Many people in the media now choose to wear a four-in-hand with evening dress, of course and this seems to further marginalise the bow. But a recent visit to my local TK Maxx revealed a good selection of self-tie bows by Turnbull and Asser - black and coloured/patterned from £12.95! So, is the bow about to make a come-back? Or is the reverse the case - T&A just can't sell them any more? I do hope the former..........
#10 2007-12-05 07:27:49
- The_Shooman
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
ln Melbourne, bows are hardly seen ever. But if you venture down Lonsdale Street (all the Q.C's and judges hang out there), you are bound to see 4 or 5 over the lunch hour.
l feel the bow has the ability to set you apart from the crowd. lf you are at the top of your professional career, definately wear a bow. The right people wearing bow ties will get my attention more than the ubiquitous tie wearer. Bows draw more respect; it's an instinctive thing...dunno why. Bows convey power, top notch professional knowledge, and confidence!!!
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#12 2007-12-10 07:55:29
- The_Shooman
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Re: In Defense of Bow Ties
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