I need a self tie bow tie for formal occasions. I hope nobody has noticed my pretied one so far. *shame* This should not be surprising among kilt wearers but I like to stand out a bit. Now I realise that formal gatherings are really not the place for expressing one's individuality too much, but there must be a little wriggle room especially considering that the evening events I would attend would largely be in the 'black tie optional' category.

I was thinking about something like this:


What says the rabble. Is this too gauche?

Any advice in general about bow ties especially as regards the wearing with kilts would be well received.

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