Classics are Fantastic!

I'm having a classic moment... And thankfully, I'm not the only one. We've been seeing a lot of designers heading back to the basics over the last few seasons, and it's starting to hit the Ready to Wear department in a big way. From pleated trousers, to full-on suspenders, men have a lot more 'gentlemanly' options. My favourite trend that's coming back in a big way... BOW TIES! And not those lazy clip-on ones. I'm talking full on, tie-it-yourself bow ties.

I got these trousers about a month ago from a store right here in Vancouver. They're by Scotch & Soda, a design house out of Amsterdam. If you're going to go for the suspender look this fall, this is the way to do it. Sure, the clip-on variety work, but the old-school approach looks much more refined (the same can be said for bow ties).

I've been having a lot of difficulty hunting down some old-school bow ties. Finally, I stumbled upon an entire bin of them... And in a thrift store, nonetheless. This one is pure silk, and I got it for only $10.

If you're not one to thrift shop, check out this one by Tommy Hilfiger. The great thing about these simpler patterns is that they can be combined with a variety of looks. Try it with a plain shirt, or even a plaid one. Just be sure that the colours in your look compliment each other. There's no use in adding something as fun as a bow tie if it detracts from the look as a whole!

Now, tying a bow tie is no easy feat. Thank God for Youtube!!