I haven't woren a tux cruiesing since trans Atlantic on the QE Two)I wasn't
a senior then)haha
"LeeNY" wrote in message
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> On Jan 3, 2:55 pm, E Fitzgerald wrote:
>
>> Actually, "real" bow ties (as opposed to pre-tied) do have sizing
>> hardware, although it's more discreet than on most pre-tied jobs. Bow
>> ties (even the upscale labels) must be made to allow for different neck
>> sizes, as there's very little slack you can take up when making the bow.
>> The only way to get a bow tie that fits without hardware is to have
>> one custom made.
>
> None of my husband's bow ties have sizing hardware. They're just sewn
> silk, like a long tie, but in the bow tie shape. Not sure what one
> would do, with an extra large neck. But, I know the only way his are
> adjustable is by how tightly he ties the bow.
>
> (dad's bow ties never had sizing hardware, either)
>
> Lee
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