Aug28 Fun Holiday – Bow Tie Day
August 28 is Bow Tie Day, an annual holiday that celebrates the elegant fashion accessory usually worn by men at formal occasions.
Celebrate this sartorial holiday by donning your snazziest bow tie all day long.
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A type of necktie, the bow tie became a part of a fashionable man's wardrobe in the early 19th century. It is believed that tie evolved from another type of male neckwear called the cravat. The cravat originated in Croatia in the 17th century as a band of cloth that was wrapped around the neck and was possibly worn as a way for soldiers to close the fronts of their shirts or to hide any stains on the front of their shirts. By the 18th century, the cravat had become popular among fashionable circles in France and Europe.
No Longer Formal Wear
In the early days, the bow tie was specifically reserved for formal occasions. Black tie attire became a term synonymous with tuxedos worn with black bow ties. Outside of formal events, bow ties gained a reputation of being associated with stodgy intellectualism, thought to be worn by people who did not care much about what others thought of them. In recent years, bow ties have become cool again. Today, they are part of the daily attire of many men and women.
How to Celebrate?
- If you have never worn a bow tie before, today is the day to procure one and spend some time learning how to tie it.
- Host a bow tie party. Decorate the venue with bow ties and require all your guests to come wearing a bow tie. Serve cookies and cakes in the shape of bows and give out bow ties as favors or prizes for party games.
- Do you have a creative side? Why not then hand knit, crochet, or sew your own unique bow tie to wear to your next event?
Did You Know…
…that a very fashionable person is known as a clotheshorse?
Bow Tie Day Observances
| Fun Holiday: Bow Tie Day Observances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
| 2024 | Wed | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2025 | Thu | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2026 | Fri | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2027 | Sat | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2028 | Mon | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2029 | Tue | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2030 | Wed | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2031 | Thu | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2032 | Sat | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
| 2033 | Sun | 28 Aug | Bow Tie Day |
