Must-Have Types of Hardware for Your Pink Bow Tie

Bowties can either be self-tied or pre-tied. Irrespective of your preference, bowties will only look dapper when worn with the right hardware. The most crucial element when picking the hardware for your bowtie is its width. The average width of a pink bowtie is around 20mm, so you should choose hardware with inner measurements that approximate this size. The following are the must-have hardware you should consider for bowties.

 

Eye, Hook, and Slide

 

This is often used with pre-tied bowties. The slide will adjust the length of your bowtie’s strap while the eye and hook act as its closure. The eye, hook, and slide is inexpensive and flimsy though it is sturdy enough for tying a pink bow tie. Even so, this hardware has a relatively loose closure, and the hardware will be evident if you wear the bowtie with stand-up shirt collars.

 

Size Ribbon, Eye, and T-Hook

 

A size ribbon has holes through which a t-hook will be inserted to adjust your strap’s length. The t-hook section is smaller compared to your strap’s width and will not show through a shirt’s collar. The size ribbon, eye, and t-hook has a high-end and professional look and a firm closure though it is somewhat hard to use.

 

Slide and Buckle

 

This hardware has a click-clock that makes it more secure compared to other options. The slide and buckle are often made of plastic, which is flexible to adjust. It is best-suited for bowties worn by young men so they can easily move without loosening. The plastic in the slide and buckle nonetheless does not have such a professional look.

 

Adjusting your bowtie to fit your shirt’s collar will need the right hardware. Choosing it for a pink bow tie is, unfortunately, not so easy. It would help if you thus got an expert’s input on what will work best for the look you want to generate.