Bow tie

The bow tie is a fashion accessory, popularly worn with other formal attire, such as suits or dinner jackets. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow-ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn into shape and the band around the neck incorporates a clip. The traditional alternative, consisting of a single strip of cloth, may be known as a "self-tie" bow tie to distinguish it. Bow ties are most commonly worn by men.

Fictional characters known for their bow ties

• James Bond
• Jimmy Olsen
• The Smurfs
• Jack Point (the Simping Detective)
• Conan Edogawa
• Donald Duck
• Opus the Penguin
• The Pink Panther
• Les Nessman
• Waylon Smithers
• Krusty the Klown