I Used To Hate Ties But These Celebs Have Inspired Me to Try One Out

I Used To Hate Ties, But These Celebs Have Inspired Me To Try One Out

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I’ve been thinking beyond the traditional tie, too. Stars like Nick Jonas, Lil Uzi Vert, and Finneas have recently proven that a bolo or bow tie can be a stellar accessory as well. At this year’s Met Gala, Lil Uzi Vert wore a Thom Browne suit with a purposefully untied bow-tie. At the Grammys this year, Finneas wore a pink Gucci suit, finished off with a thin black necktie tied into a bow. Nick Jonas’s Prada bolo tie, worn to last year’s Golden Globes, made even his simple black, double-breasted suit feel modern, and current.

Nick Jonas

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Without the addition of a tie, many of these outfits would likely feel incomplete. I’m beginning to recognise that they are not merely a going-to-work prop, but rather a subtle way to tie a look together (pun intended). With the right outfit, a tie can be barely detectable, providing visual interest in a polished way. I’m totally inspired to dust off the two ties sitting in my closet. I could see myself wearing either in the style of Smith this fall — with a white button-up, and layered underneath pies of necklaces and my go-to leather blazer. Or maybe I could pose as a Saint Laurent model, by sporting a slinky, silky shirt, and a discreet skinny tie to go with it. On second thought, maybe I do need a new tie to pull this new look off. To my dad’s tie rack, I go!

Below, more stylish men who are making the case for ties.