Novelty Bowties - Who, Why and Where.

While popularity in bowties had paled in comparison to men’s silk ties the bowtie has made a huge comeback in the past few years as a fashion and novel men’s accessory.
Men of all ages and backgrounds are now wearing bow ties including big name celebrities, politicians and fashion designers.

While it has always been the norm to wear a bowtie to a black tie event a lot of people are mixing it up by wearing novelty bow ties. Besides being different these bowties are a great conversation piece. For all you single guys the woman won’t be able to resist talking to you.

As with everything in life when items are popular there are a whole host of companies jumping on the trend and selling the hottest and latest fashion. However when it comes to totally unique items such a novelty silk bowties there are very few suppliers. Items are very expensive and selection is limited

Fortunately we have you covered. At Buyyourties.com we specialize in the unique items and novelty bow ties are no exception. We have a large collection of over 60 designs of silk novelty bowties with everything from sailboats, golfers and many other interesting designs on them. Break the mold. Be different. Pick up one, two or even five of these bowties. You’ll be glad you did.

Wedding Color Trends for 2011

Buyyourties.com has worked hand in hand with Formal Wear Designers to keep up with the hottest colors for Weddings, Formals, and Proms. According to designer Michelle Mospens the hot colors for 2011 include Pink, Turquoise, and Red. Please visit Buyyourties.com to see our vast selection of Formal Vests, Bow Ties, Neckties, and Pocket Squares.

Seersucker Bowties

Once again Buyyourties.com stays with their reputation of being one of the leaders in the online neckwear and bowtie reatiling by introducing their First collection of Seersucker Bowties on their web-site.

These Seersucker Bow Ties are hand made in Italy using the finest fabrics and craftsmanship.
Rather than using a less costly thin cotton fabric ( typically used in the maufacture of Seersucker ) we have stayed with our focus of exceptional quality fabrics and have used a high-end Silk to get the same look in our entire line of seersucker bowties.

Our entire range of Seersucker bowties were hand made in Como, Italy using the highest quality maufacturing standards.

Traditional Seersucker is made with a thin, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped or checkered, and is used to make clothing for spring and summer wear.

Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance .
The most common colors for Seersucker are white and blue; however, we have produced our range of seersucker bowties in a wide variety of colors alternating colored stripes and puckered white stripes slightly wider than pin stripes to give the bowtie its wrinkled look.

Seersucker Bowties are targeted to the image concious man who likes to be on the cutting edge of fashion.

At $39.95 the price of our Seersucker Bowties can be compared with similar bowties that may be found in high-end department stores for upwards of $85.00

Why not add a few to your wardrobe today. Trust us on this. Not only will you be unique but the compliments will keep on coming in.

New Item - Tie Bars

Buyyourties.com one the largest and diverse online web-stores for Neckties and Bowties has just added Tie Bars more commonly known as Tie Clips to their online store.

There have been many forms of Tie - Control accessories over the years including Clips, Chains and Pins. All these devices were designed with the same purpose in mind. That is to keep the tie from flapping, falling or presenting anything other than a neat appearance.

The clip which lies under the bar clips to the underlying shirt front preventing the tie from swinging and ensuring it hangs straight resulting in a neat uniform appearance.

These Tie Bars come in different color metals such as a Silver Tie Bar or a Gold Tie Bar and may also come in a variety of designs. Some Tie Bars even have small gem stones.

Buyyourties.com has 36 new designs in both Silver and Gold and a host of different styles.

This selection makes it possible for everyone to find a Tie Bar that bests suits their taste.

These Tie Bars sell for $14.95 and as always Buyyourties.com offers their free shipping as well as their buy 3 get 1 free offer on all items.

So why not try one today. The Tie Bar makes for the perfect accessory or gift.

Striped Bow- ties

Buyyourties.com one of the largest suppliers of neckties and bowties on the web has a brand new selection of striped bow ties in stock and ready to ship.

With the increasing demand for bowties both in the self tie striped bow tie and pre-tied striped bow tie styles we at buyyourties.com spend a lot of time, money and travel into putting together selections of striped bow ties that are both in style and reasonably priced.

Having manufactured neckties for the past 12 years both in Italy and Asia and supplying them to the men's clothing market in both the USA and South America we have learnt a lot in what it takes to bring a high quality value priced necktie to the marketplace.
Our knowledge of production, experience and relationships with our suppliers gave us the opportunity to be one of the first online stores to offer a value priced bowtie direct to the public long before many of the other companies knew it was possible.

Having just returned from a buying trip to Europe and Asia we have once again moved forward with the ever changing silk technology in the production of our bowties. Simply put the manufacturers of the Weaving Looms in Germany are constantly upgrading their technology resulting in a loom that spins raw silk and weaves designs to be more efficient and spin more intricate designs.

Our long standing relationships with some of the more progressive manufacturers have allowed us access to the new technology long before a lot of smaller manufacturing companies can even afford these looms.

Buyyourties.com is proud to offer self tie striped bow ties and pre-tied stripe bow ties direct to the public starting at $14.95

Our striped bow tie designs includes:

Fashion Striped Bowties
Traditional Stripe Bowties
College Stripe Bowties ( better know as the Military Repp Stripe Bowtie ) &
Diamond Tip Stripe Bowties

In addition we cover a wide range of colors ranging from basic colors ie: Red striped bowties, Blue striped bowties & Yellow Striped bowties to the more fashionable colors ie: Green striped bow ties, Pink striped bow ties and Orange striped bow ties.

While there are many good online companies who sell striped bowties, have good looking designs and also are value priced it is important to remember that quality is important as lesser quality silks and weaves tend to fray and come apart easily.

So why not pick up a few striped bow ties today. Buyyourties.com offers a 25% discount when four items are purchased as will as free shipping on all orders regardless of size.

Self Tie Bow Ties

With the increased popularity in bow ties we have received many calls in the past few months asking the same question.

Are self-tie bow ties the type of bow ties that I must tie myself?

The answer to this question as simple as it seems is - YES!!

Buyyourties.com has established itself as one of the largest suppliers of self tie bowties on the web. Our selection includes over 250 different designs and colors of self tie bow ties including:

Stripe self tie bowties
College stripe self tie bowties
Dot self tie bowties
Paisley self tie bowties
Pattern self tie bowties

These designs each come in many colors including but not limited to;

Black self tie bow ties
Red self tie bow ties
Green self tie bow ties &
Yellow self tie bow ties

While many people may get nervous at the thought of having to learn to tie a bow tie it is not as difficult as it may seem.
There are many informative videos on the internet showing one how to tie a self tie bowtie. Buyyourties.com also has a informative diagram showing you how to tie a bow tie. This can be found by clicking HERE.

Buyyourties.com also has a video on the history of bow ties on youtube.com.
You can view this video by clicking HERE.

While size of the bow varies the standard for the industry for self tie bow ties is 2.50 inches - 2.75 inches high.

Shape also varies by preference with the majority of wearers preferring the classic Butterfly Shaped Bow Tie.

All of the Self tie bowties on buyyourties.com qualify for the 25% off discount when you purchase any four items. We also offer free shipping on all orders. Please see our web-site for more information on shipping and promotions.

Ice Hockey Neckties

Buyyourties.com the largest online web-store for Novelty Neckties has just added a new selection of Ice Hockey Neck Wear to their online store.

The Hockey selection of neck ties includes:
Hockey neckties with hockey players on them
Hockey neckties with Hockey Sticks and Helmets
Hockey neckties with hockey masks

So whether you are an avid hockey player or know someone who is, our Ice Hockey Ties will make for the perfect gift.

As an added bonus our entire selection of ice hockey neckwear qualifies for the 25% off promotion when you purchase any four items on our website.

Bow Ties Rising

Bow ties are well over 300 years old. They originally were worn by a group of assassins in what is now modern day Croatia, just east of Italy. It was as a symbol of solidarity among the group. The fashion over the years migrated to Paris, center of all fashion, and has been a staple of menswear ever since.

The bow tie is if nothing else, a statement. It expresses an appreciation for individuality and tradition at the same time. The bow tie is both a symbol of eccentricity and conservative style. An interesting mix.

The bow tie look was once very mainstream, but in recent decades has, until recently, been relegated to physics professors, conservative columnists, and Louis Farrakhan.

No longer.

Bow ties are now increasing in popularity.They are beautiful in design. They are simple. They stay out of your way while you work. And they make any suit look better.

Interestingly, it is estimated that only about 5% of men who wear ties know how to tie a bow tie.
But with the coming of Youtube many more people have learned the art of tying the bow tie than in years past. It is the video democratization of the bow tie.

Does this mean the bow tie will ever become as common as the straight tie now that the secret is out?
Unlikely. The bow tie is still too different for the average tie wearer. It draws attention, which is the exact opposite of what many men prefer.

But if you don’t fear a statement, and enjoy a persnickety style, maybe the bow tie is just what you’ve been waiting for.

At BuyYourTies.com we have 100's of different bow ties in designs ranging from the plain formal solid black bow tie to stripe bow ties, pattern bow ties, paisley bow ties, solid bow ties and novelty bow ties.

You can also view our videos on youtube by clicking:
" buyyourties.com/bowties"

Brand Name Ties from Buyyourties.com

BuyYourties.com a leading supplier of online men's silk neckties, bow ties, ascots and men's accessories has increased their line of Brand Name Ties to over 500 different styles and colors making the selection if not the largest then one of the largest collections of brand name silk ties on the web.

Buyyourties.com in their effort to have the most unique and diverse line of silk neckwear continues to source new brand names of silk ties and bow ties.

The brand names carried on the buyyourties.com website includes:
BCBG Ties, Calvin Klein Ties, DKNY Ties, Donald Trump Ties, Ike Behar Ties, IZOD Ties, Kenneth Cole Ties, Nautica Ties, Robert Talbott Ties, Sean John Ties, Ted Baker Ties, Tommy Hilfiger Ties and US POLO Assn Ties.

All of the Brand Name Ties on the buyyourties.com website sell for 30% - 60% off the retail prices found in department stores and men's stores. Free shipping is also offered on all of our brand name ties.

***** Buyyourties.com is an independently owned and operated company and is not affiliated in any way with the Licensor and/or Licensees of any of the brand name ties.

Silk or Polyester - Which is best for me?

BuyYourties.com a leading supplier of online men's silk neckties, bowties, ascots and men's accessories carries a full line of both men's silk neckties and men's polyester novelty neckties.

BuyYourTies.com only carries Polyester neckties in the Novelty Ties category. All other categories are made from silk.

To know what's the correct material for you it is good to know the difference between a silk necktie and a polyester necktie.

Silk

Silk is made from silk worms and is a natural fiber. Silk is more breathable than polyester although this is not an important factor when choosing a men's necktie, bowtie or ascot.
Being a natural fiber silk is more expensive than polyester thus a silk necktie will be more expensive than a polyester necktie.

Polyester

Polyester is made from petrochemicals. Polyester looks like silk except the older types of polyester are non-iron and the fabric is not breathable so you get very hot and sweaty.
Once again this is not an important factor when choosing a men's necktie, bowtie or ascot.
As polyester is essentially a plastic man made fiber and it is a lot cheaper than a silk necktie.

A major plus for polyester is being that it is a man made fiber it absorbs dye's a lot better than silk. It is for this reason that the majority of novelty neckties are printed on polyester rather than silk.

How to tell the difference between Silk and Polyester

Fabric technology has advanced so much over the last decade that it is very difficult to tell the difference between a silk woven necktie and a polyester woven necktie.
There are many ways to test if a necktie is silk or polyester. The quickest way is to look at the content tab as this will state what fabric the necktie is made from. Other more technical ways are available and can be found by researching the web.

So to answer the question of which necktie is best for you a silk necktie or a polyester necktie it is up to the individual.

If you are looking for a necktie that is of a high quality then go for the silk necktie, bowtie or ascot.
If you are looking for a novelty necktie then the polyester necktie will look better as the colors will be richer and brighter.
If on a strict budget then you would definitely want to go with a polyester necktie.

So why not pick up a couple of neckties today. Remember to Dress for Success.

Diamond Tip Bow Ties

BuyYourTies.com has just launched it's line of Diamond Tip Bowties. Having already established ourselves as one of the leaders in the online retail of Neckties and Bowties we have expanded our line of bowties into diamond tip bowties.

What is a Diamond Tip Bow Tie?

It is when the tips of a bow tie are shaped like a diamond. Instead of the outer edges of the bow tie being vertical or slightly curved ( butterfly ) and flat, they come to a point on one side on the under layer of the bow tie while the upper layer remains slightly curved. Also known as a diamond point.

Why would I want a Diamond Tip Bow Tie?

Simply put to stand out and be different.

While the majority of people nowdays are getting into wearing bowties for the first time there are a few aficionado's out there who want to be different. Stay one step ahead.

It's both old school and new school at the same time. Long neglected in fashion, it’s back in style and brings a very hip, updated look to the bow tie.

So pick up a couple today. You will be glad you did.

How do I take care of a Silk Necktie?

As we all know silk is a very delicate fabric and therefore needs to be looked after carefully.

Over the years I have been asked on numerous occasions how to take care of a necktie.

I have listed a few of the most common questions and the answers we generally give to those who ask.

Can I dry clean my Silk Necktie?

Dry cleaning a necktie is NOT recommended. The reason is while dry cleaning may remove a stain the dry cleaners will iron the tie. By doing this the rolled edges of the tie will be ironed flat and what you will get back from the dry cleaner is a clean piece of flat silk.

Can I fold my Necktie?

Generally it is not a good idea to fold your necktie. If you travel and need to take your necktie these are the best ways to transport the tie.
1) Fold the necktie in half and then in half again and keep it in the pocket of your jacket or coat.
2) Roll your necktie. If you do this you will need to get a cylindrical tie case to put the tie in.
3) Purchase a necktie case which will allow you to store a few ties when folded. These cases are light and can be put in any suitcase or travel bag.

A good tip is when you reach your destination hang the ties in the bathroom while taking a shower. The steam will get rid of any wrinkles.


What is the best way to remove a stain or spot from my Necktie?

The answer to this is simple. Don't use your necktie as a cloth or napkin. When eating take your tie off, flip it over your shoulder or tuck it into your shirt and then tuck a napkin in your shirt collar. There is nothing more noticeable than a tie that has a stain on it.

How do I remove a wrinkle from my Necktie?

Wrinkles can be steamed out with a small hand steamer or as previously mentioned hang it in the bathroom while taking a hot shower.
If you try to iron it make sure you put a damp cloth on top of the tie and then with the iron setting on silk or delicate lightly iron the tie. Be careful not to press too hard as you do not want to iron the edges flat.

In conclusion treat your neckties as the delicate piece of clothing they are. Make sure you undo the knot at the end of each day the same way you make it. Carefully!
If you pull the knot to undo it you will stretch the interlining thus causing the tie to lose its shape.

Please keep in mind that these are merely our suggestions. We are not dry cleaners or fashion consultants. Speak to people who wear ties on a daily basis and ask them how they take care of their ties. It is amazing on how creative some people are when it comes to taking care of their belongings.

Mens Suits and Prices of Suits

Off the topic of Ties for the moment I came across an interesting article from a trade publication that I thought I would say something about.

Because I sell ties and have grown up in the necktie industry my friends think I know about fashion. Well I may know a bit but really nothing more than anyone with an interest in reading magazines and journals would know. I know how a tie is made, I know what fabric makes a good tie and what doesn't but with suits I really am clueless.

When I need a suit I ask my friends who are in the suit industry for advice. I believe that you should always ask a professional and then make the final decision.

The article is about " THE PRICE OF A GOOD SUIT" and What's the difference between a value priced suit, a $2,000 suit and a $3,000 suit?

Various factors come into play:

There is an obvious answer to this question, ..“MARKUP.” However, what are the actual differences.

Other more technical answers are as follows:

1)BRANDING and MARKETING. These two factors can significantly impact the selling price of the garment.

2)WORKMANSHIP. Poor workmanship may be visible to the naked eye. Handmade suits require a lot of skill and is very time consuming.

3)FABRIC. The only characteristic of the fabric that influences the price of the garment is the price of the fabric, not the quality.

At the end of the day what really matters as in everything in life is perception of quality. Americans like a lighter fabric and the word " Super " means something. Case in point (Super 130's, Super 150's. ). Europeans prefer a heavier more tailored suit made with more durable fabrics and a European feel.

In conclusion price/value is something that is hard to quantify. Some people like more expensive hand-tailored suits and wont trade down while others cannot understand why anyone would spend $1000.00 and up to $8000.00 or even more on a true handmade bespoke suit.

At the end of the day a good value is something that you perceive is worthwhile. If you like the way the suit looks and feels then its a good deal.

I hope this has given a little insight into the question of pricing of suits.

Disclaimer: BuyYourties.com are not fashion consultants and everything in our blogs our own opinions based on our research. We suggest if you are looking for expert advice to contact a professional fashion consultant .

BuyYourTies.com - Our Story

Everyone has a story so for those of you interested here is mine:

My great uncle together with his brother ( my grandfather ) started manufacturing neckties in South Africa way back in 1938. Naturally my father went into the business so it seems like I was destined for a life of Neckwear.

While my friends were at college becoming doctors, lawyers and accountants I had the privilege of working as a salesman for the largest neckwear company in America ( if not the world ). For me this was better than any college education. I was taught everything from how a quality necktie is made to how it is merchandised in a store and finally sold to the consumer.

I took this education and in 1997 started a small wholesale neckwear company in my garage and started manufacturing neckties in China.

In 2000 a friend joined me and together we set out travelling to mens stores across America and showing at trade shows. We were relentless. We hardly ever came home and when we did we spent all our time unloading neckties and packing orders. We just figured that we would outwork everybody.

The rest is history. After a couple of tedious trips to China and a huge learning curve we started gaining a significant amount of market share from other more established manufacturers.

We were successful and more importantly very profitable.

In March 2005 after spending the better part of 8 years travelling and reaching my goals I got bored and needed a new challenge. My friend took over the company and I set out to try my luck as an online retailer.

One month later I started BuyYourTies.com. It has now been 3 years and BuyYourTies.com has established itself as one of the largest and most diverse suppliers of Neck Ties and Bow Ties on the web. Besides purchasing neckwear from other suppliers we are also a manufacture all of our own Fashion, X-Longs , Bow ties and Novelty Ties.

It is my belief that by continually providing superior product and service to the consumer we will grow from strength to strength. You can feel confident that any item you order from BuyYourTies.com will be of the highest quality and at a great value.

Regards, Robert

New Website is launched April21, 2009

BuyYourTies.com Launches New Website.

After 3 years of being online and making many mistakes, listening to our customers requests as well as researching the new technologies available for web developers we are proud to announce the launch of our new web-site.

Customers are going to find buyyourties.com easier to navigate and very user friendly.

Image zoom over feature - a customer can view the tie detail as well as being able to also with the click of the mouse have a zoomed in image appear on their screen.

Bookmark this page - Now a customer with a click of a button can add the page or website to their favorites.

Send to a friend feature - Every page now has a box whereby a customer can eneter a frieds e-mail address and have the page or image they are looking at sent directly to the friends e-mail.

An automated shopping cart that will automatically calculate free ties. No more having to enter the free tie style numbers in the message box.

A one page checkout - thias makes for a quicker less frustrating checkout process.

New Blogs updating you on everything from company news to industry news.

A very informative Question and Answer page. 99.9% of your questions will be answered for you right away.

If you have the 0.1% of the questions we haven’t answered you can call our toll free number and let us know and we will gladly add it. We are sure you will enjoy your shopping experience. If you have any suggestions on how we can further improve our website you can call us or e-mail us and we will gladly listen to your suggestion.

BuyYourTies.com Mission Statement

Every company should have a mission statement so here is ours in a single sentence as we will let our product do the talking.

" BuyYourTies.com promises to provide to their customers superb service and a diverse line of Neckties and Men's and Woman's accessories at a value price while maintaing the highest quality of manufacturing and materials. "

That being said BuyYourties.com understands that the customer has many options to shop online. The truth is there are many good companies making every type of product from A-Z.

What seperates Buyyourties.com from the competition is we guarantee our quality, service and ** prices to be among the best** online.

We back this with our 30 day money back guarantee.

** prices to be among the best** - this term does not mean the cheapest but merely very competitive to all the other websites.

All about Bow Ties

The word bow tie comes from the French word, jabot which is pronounced ja-bow. This was originally a 17th century pre-made lace cravat. Later, in the 18th and 19th centuries bow ties came in other types of materials and designs.
The formal black bow tie became popular back in 1886 when Pierre Lorillard V invented the tuxedo as an alternative to the Tailcoats which were worn with White Bow Ties.

Bow Ties come either as Self-Tie Bow Ties or Pre-Tied Bow Ties and are now days most commonly available in either a silk of polyester fabric. As Bow Ties are as unique as the people who wear them hundreds of different patterns exist.

Although not as easy to tie as a regular necktie the self-tie bow tie has become extremely popular and the art of tying can be mastered in a short amount of time. You can click on the following link and you will be sent to a page with instructions on how to tie your own bow tie.

Ties for an Interview.

The tie is a standard component of men's job interview attire. Keep the tie simple. Ties with fancy patterns should be avoided. Here are the details:

Ties with dark colors are preferred. For example, dark blue ties and dark red ties.

Stick with solid colors or subtle patterns such as striped ties and dots .

Stay away from fashion extremes such as ties with pictures.

Regarding the ideal length of your tie, the tip of the wider end should be at the same level as middle your belt.