Major shapes of bow ties

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Last Tuesday, we saw what bow ties are. This week, let’s explore the different shapes of bow ties. 

Skinny bow tie—looks small and skinny. Not suitable for suits with large lapels.

Normal bow tie—it is a standard 2.5 inches in size. Looks balanced. 

Butterfly bow tie—probably above 3 inches in size. Suits formal occasions and men with large heads.

Diamond bow tie—standard size but tied in a diamond shape. Known as the James Bond-style bow tie.

Self-tie bow tie—as the name implies, men tie these themselves.