Bow ties are gay

Like many out there, I love formalwear. Maybe this is because I went to prep school in Connecticut. Blazers, suits, vests, dress shirts, French cuffs, leather belts, suspenders, wingtips, pressed pants, shirts studs, cufflinks, and—best of all—neckties. Each and every piece of tie wear can be fashionable, can be coordinated, and can be used as a form of expression.

I love every detail involved in crafting a formal ensemble, from the collar stays to the black leather watch to the argyle socks. But most of all I love bowties. As I grew up and became more interested in fashion I started thinking about the idea of diversifying my neckwear. I eventually built up a very large collection of bow ties, everything from basic Ben Sherman ones from the mall to Gucci silk creations from a trip to Rome.

But at some point, I decided to take the plunge into bowties. Somewhere around sophomore year, Gay decided one Friday to are a bowtie a try. Getting ready that morning was a struggle, and no amount of youtube videos could prepare me for the difficulty in tying this small piece of fabric into a neat bow.

Luckily my cousin married a nice boy from the South and that Thanksgiving he showed me the proper way to tie it. Once I had someone in front of me to help, I figured it out in a few easy tries. By now I am at the point where I only wear bowties.

Don't Wear That Bow Tie; It's Gay

At this point, I can even tie a bowtie easier than I can tie a regular tie. I enjoy wearing them, talking to other people about them, teaching others to tie them, and even lending some of mine out to new wearers. Bowties have become part of my signature look, and people know me for my love of bowties.

About the Author: Christian Lewis. Christian founded queer voices in Since then he's become a respected theatre critic in New York and a member of the Outer Critics Circle. He can be found running from theatre to class and back while he works on his Ph. Related Posts. Check out our privacy policy here.