Cheap Bow Ties

A necktie that is worn in a manner to form loops at opposite ends is known as a bow tie. Nowadays, ready-made/ready-tied bow ties are available in the market. These ties are different from the self-ties in a sense that the wearer has to create the loop of ribbon all by himself in the latter. The popularity of bow ties had reduced for some period. Neckties had replaced bow ties for a while; today, however, the bow ties are making a comeback.

The different products of cheap bow ties for men, available in the market are discussed in the paragraphs below. These bow ties for cheap include products made from cotton, polyester and other fibers.

• Metallic Bow Ties: These bow ties are available in the 4½ x 2 inch size and come with an elastic band. One dozen metallic bow ties cost about $2.40.
• Arlene's Costumes Bow Ties: The bow ties produced by Arlene's Costumes are available in 3 colors, and are priced at $6.99.
• Burgundy & Navy Stripe Band Collar Bow Ties: These bow ties are made from polyester and measure 5 inches across. Width of this bow tie is 2-3 inches at the ends. A single piece of this product costs $8.95.
• Velvet Bow Ties: These bow tie products are available at the website called HalloweenCostumes4u. Different colors in which the bow tie is available are green, blue, black, red and purple. These bow ties cost $5 per piece.
• Tuxedo Bow Ties TT00: This bow tie is made with polyester and has a satin finish. They have a size of 4.5 (length) x 2 (width) inches. These bow ties come with an adjustable neckband. The specialty of the Tuxedo TT00 is that it fits all sizes. Cost of every single piece of this product is $2.40.
• Hirsch Bow Ties: The Hirsch bow tie is another cheap product priced at $6 per piece. These bow ties are 4 inches in length across with a width of 1.42 inches.
• Green Sparkling Bow Ties: These bow ties are decorated with sequins and are suitable for parties. The green sparkling bow ties come with elastic bands and cost $9.99 per dozen.
• Gold & Navy Stripe Band Collar Bow Ties: The gold & navy stripe band collar bow ties cost $8.95 per piece. These ties measure 5 inches across and have a width of 2-3 inches at their ends. The bow ties are made from polyester and fit all sizes.
• Neon Dotted Bow Ties: Neon dotted bow ties are worn on special occasions like Halloween parties. These dotted ties are perfectly suited for clown costumes worn in Halloween parties. A single piece of this bow tie costs $7.
• Bowtie Solid Turquoise: This bow tie is suited for weddings and other formal occasions. The tie comes with a clip for holding it in place; the band of this tie goes around the neck. At the edges, this tie is 2-2½ inches wide. The tie costs $7.95 per piece.
• Narrow Bow Ties: Narrow bow ties at HalloweenCostumes4u are available in green, red and blue colors. These bow ties cost $6 per piece.

Importance of Bow Ties

The origin of bow ties is very interesting. In the 17th century, during the Prussian war, Croatians used to wear a scarf to hold together the openings of shirts. Later, it was adopted by the French and emerged as a fashion in the 18th and 19th century. The earlier name of bow tie given by the French is 'cravat'. The cravat gradually evolved into what we call as the bow tie and neck tie.

The information about bow ties provided in the article above, would be useful for people with a tight budget. One should select the product which suits him and also the occasion he is attending.