If the wedding calls for "black tie," you may be expected to wear a tuxedo or, at minimum, a very formal dark suit with a bow tie. However, for weddings with a "semi-formal" or "cocktail" dress ...

"Like a pair of shoes, the size of the bow tie is independent of the knot and will come in different sizes," says Wong. Related: How to Choose Between a Suit and Tuxedo for Your Wedding When ...

In Southern U.S. culture, bow ties are a preppy staple, often paired with seersucker suits at events like the ... bow tie has ...