Simple Ways To Wear Custom Bolo Ties

Bolo ties were initially designed as a formal Western contradiction to the more popular neckties back on the East Coast. Custom bolo ties were quite common in the 1940s and 50s, but they didn't end there. They have become more common in the last 2 or so decades. Whether you’re from the Southwest or not, you can easily wear and pair a custom bolo tie with formal or casual clothing for a stylish look. Here are a few tips on how to wear a bolo tie:

Go With A Classic Button-Up Shirt

The most popular way to wear a bolo is beneath the collar of any button-up shirt. Bolos were designed and created with a masculine influence in mind, although wearing one more easily allows for more femininity.

Find A Matching Bolo

As with many other formal fashions, you'd want to select a custom bolo tie that will match or complement the rest of your attire. Black is usually for formals; for casuals, either go with an all-silver or all-gold slide and tips. Make sure you think about the occasion before wearing it. Overly ornamental slides should also be preserved for more casual events. 

Pull The Slide Up

Typically, if the slide is lower, the less formal the appearance will come across. You should tuck your tide under your collar such that the slide covers your collar button, allowing the braids to fall naturally as they will—ideally hit about mid-chest.

As you look for custom engraved bolo ties, consider these few tips mentioned above on how to wear a bolo tie.