As an avid bow tie wearer I though it was time to shine some light on why I have a huge preference for bow ties over neck ties.

One of the main reasons is because I think they are all in all easier than neck ties. You can buy pre-tied bow ties which is really simple, and even tying them is not that complicated. It's similar in an aspect to the knot you would use to tie your shoes.

A lot of people might be turned off by bow ties they have to tie themselves but the good thing about bow ties is that they are not made to be perfect. asymmetrical bow ties look cool and it reflects that you took the effort to tie them yourself. And that is awesome.

Another huge perk of bow ties is they aren't in the way. You don't have to worry about wind blowing your tie in your face. Your bow tie will never get stuck in a car door. And once you tie your bow tie, you will not have to retie it if it comes across as a little short.

Bow ties also still give off a professional look, without all of the work of neck ties.

There are also a lot of options for bow ties like the one shown above. Lots of different people can wear these.

Another reason I like bow ties is because they are more memorable than bow ties. If you go to the formal night for your job, a large majority is wearing neckties. Bow ties are becoming more known and more worn, and for right now are a way one can stand out. So, I'm not encouraging you all to throw out your neck ties. Neck ties are still cool, but I do encourage everyone to go out and buy a bow tie! It is always better to have options.