Butterfly

A black bow tie in polyester, cut for the formal end of a man's wardrobe. It keeps a clean, classic shape that works with a dinner suit or a plain shirt when the dress code calls for something sharper than a tie.

Black is the safe pick because it reads the same at a wedding, a black-tie evening or a work function, and it pairs with any suit you already own. The polyester holds its shape through the night and wipes down easily if the evening runs long.

Wear it with a white dress shirt and a dark suit, or loosen the collar for a more relaxed take on formalwear.