Dapper Supplies: 10 Sources for Stylish New Bow Ties

As a frequent bow tie wearer, I'm often asked where I shop for them. Truth be told, I make a lot of my own bow ties. What can I say? I'm crafty that way. (You can also make your own bow tie with this tutorial.) I also buy a lot of vintage bow ties at thrift stores and flea markets. But when I do want to pick up a brand new bow tie, I have a few favorite sources.

All ten of these online stores carry wide selections of self tie bow ties. That's right, none of the clip on action for Captain Dapper! It's self tie or no tie!

• The Tie Bar - Among the sizable selection of bow ties, The Tie Bar carries the Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Tie the Knot brand, which raises money for marriage equality. 
• BowTies.com - As the name would suggest, this sight is all about neckwear. All products made in the USA. 
• Brooks Brothers - A menswear classic for classy gents.
• Kotty Design - This Seattle based retailer specializes in bow ties, as well as other neckwear and cummerbunds.
• Beau Ties LTD - This site has perhaps the widest selection, broken down by color, style and size.
• Bow Tie Logic - I love this site for modern and more exotic bows.
• Vineyard Vines - If whimsy is your thing, you'll love this site. I'm talking bow ties with little Santas and ice cream cones on them. 
• Collared Greens - Their slogan  is "You do your best when you look your best." I couldn't agree more. This is another company that offers a huge selection of ties, all made in the States.
• Southern Proper - Bow ties and accessories for the frat set and southern gentlemen. 
• Forage Haberdashery - Designers Stephen Loidolt and Shauna Alterio met in a kissing booth in art school and launched Forage soon after. Their bow ties are are cute as that story!

Image: Jason Loper