Image: The Tie Bar

We’ve been building and fine tuning our bowtie collection for years, but for those of you who are relatively recent bowtie converts, we can certainly understand how hard it is to determine which bow should be your next purchase, especially if you are building your wardrobe on a budget.  There are plenty of ties out there that are budget friendly, but you would be hard pressed to find a better deal than a bow from The Tie Bar.  Lately, we’ve been jonesing over their Totally Tartan bows ($15).

With a price tag that literally can’t be beat, you might think that the bows from The Tie Bar may be sub par, but that is far from the case.  These 100% silk ties can stand up to those that are three or more times the price with ease.  Available in a number of colorways and cuts (the classic cut Navy/Red version is shown), a Totally Tartan bow is a great way to begin your transition away from solids, repp stripes, and other “safe” bows, to something a bit busier without being anywhere near over the top.  That said, no matter how large your bowtie collection is, there should definitely be a space or two reserved for a Totally Tartan Bow from The Tie Bar.