We are a self-tie bow tie family. I (the only woman in our family, and the only one who doesnt actually wear ties) learned how to tie these years ago (ladies - I practiced by tying them around my thigh, its very similar to tying a shoe lace!) Ive always insisted that my husband and son wear self-tie rather than pre-tied bow ties as a result. While my 12-year old son hasn't yet fully mastered the art of tying his bow tie, he does love wearing them for formal occasions. And whats not to love? They look great, theres no danger of dragging them through your food or mistaking them for your napkin during dinners, and once tied, you can forget about them!

I purchased this to go with my sons dress kilt (an All-Ireland tartan kilt from Sport Kilts); while made of microfiber, the dark green tie has a silk-like sheen. It adjusts for neck sizes from 13 3/4 to 18. The tie has a nice weight without being too stiff, so the ends don't flop, yet the fabric isn't so slippery that the knot will loosen while wearing. The color is a true dark green (with very slight blue rather than olive/brown undertones). At $9.99, this is a great value! Recommend.

I purchased this tie at full price, and have not received any discounts or incentives for this review.