Image: Starboard Clothing

Yes, we know there are a ton of flag inspired bows that we could have featured today, but we’re going with something a little bit different.  Our choice this week is one that we featured a couple of years back, and has remained in our rotation ever since, the Independence Beau from Starboard Clothing.  For a limited time, our readers can save 25% on this bow, or anything else in the Starboard collection, when they use the code FIREWORKS at checkout.  The feature below originally ran on June 29, 2012.

 While we can appreciate all of the stars and stripes bows that have hit the market as of late, we feel like those are relegated to only a few wears a year, and we prefer something a bit more versatile. That being said, we’re absolutely going to be representing the red white and blue on the 4th with this week’s pick, the Independence Beau from Starboard Clothing Co.

Made in the USA from 100% cotton, the Independence Beau is a tie that looks great with just about anything. Whether you wear it with a seersucker suit to a summer wedding, or a more casual oxford for a day in the office, the Independence is never a bad choice. While the bold red, white, and navy stripe pattern is definitely eye catching, it is the subtle light blue stripe that really makes this bow for us.