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Accessorize Your Suit

When you’re heading to a wedding, finding the right thing to wear is always a priority. Unless you’re one of the groomsmen, you probably won’t have someone telling you precisely what to wear and coming up with an outfit that looks both trendy and dapper can be a challenge, even for the most fashion-forward of us. We wanted to help. Here are a few tips to help you look great at your next big occasion. Stick with What You Know Sure, you could go out and buy a new suit with a fancy cut that you’ve never worn before, but you don’t have to. If you have a nice suit hiding in the back of your closet and it fits,...

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How to Pick a Bow Tie for Your Wedding

Getting married is one of the best and most stressful days of your life, but the work that you have to put in leading up to your special day is incredibly strenuous. You and your bride-to-be will have to find a caterer, a venue, a bartender, and a DJ, and the last thing on your mind will be picking out the perfect bow tie. We get it. That’s why we’ve put together a little guide to help you find the best tie for your wedding day. Always Consult Your Bride Remember, the wedding day is important for both of you, but it’s far more likely that your bride has a clearer vision of how she wants the ceremony to look...

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Women and Bow Ties

Bow ties have long been associated with the dapper gentleman, black tie affairs, and nerds wearing thick black-framed glasses. However, bow ties are cool – way cooler than their nerdy associations indicate. Luckily, we’re not the only ones who think so. People in all walks of life are embracing the wonder of the bow tie, from trendy cosplayers to chic television hosts. Even women are starting to rock the dapper bow tie style. At Wits and Beaux, we believe the bow tie is for everyone, but how do you pull off a bow tie? It’s All About Attitude You’ve been told to smile because it makes you look pretty. Well, wear a bow tie because it makes you feel good....

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Myths About Bow Ties

At Wits & Beaux, we believe that the bow tie is the best choice for men’s neckwear. They’re versatile, as colorful as you want, and help you stand out from the crowd of necktie-wearing, half-Windsor tying, businessmen. For some reason, this opinion is not shared by as many people as we would like. To remedy this, we’re taking on seven myths about the bow tie and debunking them once and for all!   Myth #1: Bow ties are only worn by magicians, clowns, and other entertainment artists. While we can’t deny that magicians have dapper taste when it comes to old-school fashion choices, the bow tie is a versatile fashion choice for just about everyone. Wearing one only shows that...

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When is a Bow Tie Appropriate?

When is a bow tie appropriate? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions we get here at Wits & Beaux. While deciding what counts as formalwear or casual attire can be tricky for many of us, we decided to put together a handy guide to help you make the choice easy.   Formal Events   When you think of a bow tie, it’s likely that you picture a full tuxedo or other formal suit. While black tie events often encourage attendees to don the classy matte black bow tie, they typically allow for just about any nice black tie. Generally speaking, a solid color tie is better for formal events, but you can get creative with textures. Remember, a...

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