Etsy sellers make a variety of handcrafted ties and neck accessories to add the finishing touches to any suit. Neckties and bow ties offer different looks and advantages to the wearer while making the dress shirt and suit jacket combo feel more complete. Both tie types come pre-tied, as a clip-on, or as a self-tied version that you tie up yourself. Self-tied offers the most opportunity to add some extra character and a personal touch, but the other options can save you time if you’re looking to accessorize with haste.
Bow ties are less common, so they’ll turn more heads when worn with a suit—and make a great addition to any tuxedo. Experiment with different color palettes, patterns, and thicknesses while taking advantage of the bow tie’s different shapes, like the butterfly, batwing, and diamond point.
Bolo ties are cords secured with a decorative clasp, offering a different look than a necktie or bow tie. They’re widely associated with fashion from the wild west—predominantly in the United States—and among some Indigenous cultures.
Ascots, on the other hand, harken back to nearly two centuries ago in British and French society, when opulent citizens wore them as everyday ties. Alongside cravats, these ties are wider, with folds covering all or nearly all of the neck area.