Image: Starboard Clothing Co.

It’s the last Bowtie Friday before one of our favorite holidays, the 4th of July. 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 ($45) 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. It just so happens that our friends over at Country Club Prep giving away this very bow on their Facebook page.  You’ll have to act fast if you want to win, the contest ends tonight so the guys at Country Club Prep can make sure their winner has it in time for the 4th.