Bow tie with Argyll jacket?

[JohntheBiker]

As long as you tie it yourself, by all means. Depending on the tie, you can make it day formal or evening formal.

[Bob C]

Are we talking tweed argyll (day wear),or barathea, silver buttons etc.(morning suit equivalent[formal day wear], which some use very effectively for black tie events in the evening) here? There is a difference.

If you are talking tweed day wear, then a bow tie is not worn commonly, but it is done by some and very effective it is. A paisley pattern, or, regimental/club style bow tie are the usual choice by those that wear such ties. I can think of one of our moderators here who wears, very successfully, a bow tie thus. No doubt he will chip in before long?

Of course I should have been more specific. The jacket is tweed, with horn buttons. The event is not formal.

Thanks Mael Coluim. Those pics give me exactly what I was looking for.

[JohntheBiker]

I clearly made the wrong assumption. As long as the jacket is tweed, then Jock Scot has provided good advice (not surprisingly).

[Bearded Man Brew]

My advice is to try it on, if you think you look like a waiter at a theme resturant or like going in costume, you may want to nix it. Even then, if you like how it looks, wear it.

[dadgad]

I known several "Bow Tie Guys" over the years. I've always felt a little envious that I can't tie one.

[Lon Scot Reg Secretary]

I known several "Bow Tie Guys" over the years. I've always felt a little envious that I can't tie one.

Dadgad,
It's easy. If you can tie shoe laces then you can tie a bow tie. The way I have taught this essential skill to young officers over the years is to start on your leg! That's right, your leg. Sit down and tie it just below your knee, this way you can see what you are doing. Left over right, then make a loop and wrap the other end around, and push the other end through. Adjust lenght and you are there.
Good luck, I expect to see photographs soon!

[dadgad]

Alrighty then. I'll get to work on it. Thanks for the tip.

[Jack Daw]

I have on occasion worn a bow tie with a tweed argyll to positive responses from some ladies. I would also STRONGLY recommend avoiding the clip-on. Self-tie is the thing to do. It's not hard to self-tie either - no more difficult than tying your shoe.

[Mael Coluim]

Hmm, I think learning tie the bow was a bit more of challenge than learning to tie my laces. Anyhoo this lovely lass has a good approach.

[Hopper250]

Also remember though he is not a kilt wearer, Bill Nye does wear bow ties all the time. The two best reasons he gave for it, it starts conversations and it can't get in your soup.