Figure 1.-- Here we see both a granson and grandfather wearing bowties, probably in the 1910s. Note how narrow the boy's bow tie is. |
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The subject of age appropriateness is some what complicated. Unlike the floppy bow, it was not a specifically juvenile style. We see boys as well as men of all ages wearing them. We see boys wearing them as well as very old men. The bow-tie was not a uniquely boyish style. They were also worn by men. The bow-tie was, however, widely worn by American boys during the 1940s-60s. They were especially popular for younger boys wearing Eton and other short pants suits. Regular neckties were considered a bit too grown up looking for these boys. Thus at times very young boys have worn bow ties, boys of an age that did not wear neckties. At the same time.
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