Today is BOW TIE DAY!!! There is one bow tie that means the world to me – my daddy’s tie! I keep it in my jewelry box and take it out once in a while, think back and smile. It’s not flashy, but quite ordinary looking. Gray with a striped texture, it made every one of my dad’s suits look very distinguished.
I have other memories of bow ties. Pastor Chris and my husband had silk bow ties with flashing lights on them! They used to wear them sometimes at potluck dinners just for fun. Those are good memories to be sure. I’m sure you have some bow tie memories too.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, bow ties came in various materials and styles. The original bow tie was called a jabot (of French derivation, pronounced ja-bow) and was a kind of ready-made lace cravat.
It’s so great that I don’t have to know how to tie a bow tie!
As an alternative to the tailcoats and white bow ties of the early 1800’s, Pierre Lorillard V invented the tuxedo as an alternative. The tuxedo got its name from the resort of Tuxedo Park, New York, where it was first worn. Black tie and tails are now considered a standard at high school proms and weddings.
For business wear bow ties have lost favor since they are complicated to tie and must be made in the correct collar size. These days the bow tie is unfortunately associated with geeks and others who are a little left of center. Pee Wee Herman comes to mind – hmm, wonder why?
There are some really cute homemade bow ties that daddy’s can wear just because they love their kiddos so much:
Hey – it’s a no-sew method and that works for me! 🙂
HEART HUNGER 