Why bow ties? Yes, a tie is more socially acceptable at the work place than a bow tie. I just think that it is a matter of what people used to see and more importantly what people can/cannot pull off.

Although I do not wear a bow tie on a daily basis, I find bow ties do have some merits.

- Bow ties last longer and are less prone to food stain
- While in a car, the seat belt would get in the way and grind on a neck tie, messing up the surface in time. Not anymore with a bow tie.
- Given the same brand same style, a bow tie is always cheaper than a tie
- Bow ties are easier to store
- During the hot weather and should you decide to take off you tie/bow tie, a bow tie can be conveniently fit inside a shirt pocket.
- Old dead ties can be recycled into a bow tie!
- Last but not least. This is sort of a personal experience. I know how to tie a nice knot on a neck tie but sometimes it drives me nuts for not able to get the two end in similar length. I am not a perfectionist but it is not uncommon for me to have to tie it for a second time because the thin end being too long or too short. With a bow tie, once the length is adjusted for the first time it is always the same end result, and with a some room for fine adjustment if desired.