School ‘uniforms’ a bad idea May 2, 2008
mom4kids wrote on May 1, 2008 12:52 PM:" Thanks for your comment rocky - totally agree. The resource officer at SC commented that 40% of the kids were violating the current dress code. Unlikely. I would like to see actual statistics on who is being ticketed or sent to the office and what is being done. I think the resource officer is lazy and needs to be replaced. I don't see it. I walked through the halls twice a South Cache this past month and only saw a very few. I did see, however, one... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Here's the skinny on those dandy ascots Apr 8, 2008
Still, ascots are more extreme than even bow ties, says Meg Rush, author of The Charming Dandy blog, which advises men on fashion. "Skinny ties are almost entirely mainstream in a way that can't be envisioned anytime soon for ascots," Rush says. (USA Today -- Life)
Taking the plunge Apr 7, 2008
What do you think of bow ties for informal occasions ... But bow ties on girls - well, that's a whole different sack o' potatoes ... One of the many, many indications that Mary Poppins is a movie of rarely paralleled genius is the way it is the women (Mary and Jane) who sport bow ties while their male equivalents (Bert and Michael) are wise enough to leave this look alone. (Guardian Unlimited)
As worn on TV ... Apr 4, 2008
The men wear bow ties in New York, tweed jackets in the country and pastel linen jackets when they go to Europe. So wrong it's right. (Guardian Unlimited)
Dinner and a show Mar 29, 2008
Shows start at 8 o'clock sharp, and at 7:45 there's a mad dash of flying high heels, sequins and bow ties that completely empties the restaurant. Riding the wave, James and I were swept across the brick street and into the theatre with the crowd. (Carmi Times, IL)
What to wear Mar 22, 2008
John Yauger, owner of Bud's Bow Ties (), expects Easter finery this Sunday, warm weather or not. "I feel like the season transcends the weather, unless your teeth are chattering during the church service," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fashion feast of fun awaits at tonight's proms Mar 15, 2008
And nobody's wearing bow ties unless they can tie them themselves. The vest-and-Windsor look has banished the cummerbund, at least this year. (Missoulian, MT)
Black pups face doggie discrimination Mar 6, 2008
At Bernstein's shelters, they tie pink ribbons around the necks of the girls, and fasten big bow ties around the necks of the boys. "In our kennels, the black dogs are all decked out," Bernstein says. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Stone Soup Theatre applies theory of energy to 'tick, tick ... BOOM!' Feb 29, 2008
(Get that sort of ratio at, say, the Civic Theatre, and you're talking 200 players in the pit, which would be a lot of bows getting stuck on a lot of bow ties. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New owner to resurrect’ M&M Feb 24, 2008
We have pictures of the 1900s attire they wore little bow ties, barmaid outfits. Every little detail is going to be well-done. (Montana Standard, MT)
Men's Spring Summer Fashions 2008 Feb 13, 2008
Rat Pack styling (think bow ties and porkpies). Specialty jackets (inspired by technical sportswear and the safari trend). (Suite101.com)
Strut down the aisle in style Feb 6, 2008
Traditional tuxes, bow ties, and tails are taking a back seat and men are making stylish statements these days with bold-colored vests and ties -- think teal or purple. To show off these fanciful splashes of color, two button jackets (as opposed to three or four) are a popular choice. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Get happy? They were in raptures over this finale Jan 31, 2008
Then he moved to the back of the stage as the band returned, now in tuxedos and bow ties. But they weren't playing; they had become his dancers and he had become, as the robe was thrown off to reveal his long legs clad in black stockings under a double-breasted jacket and hat, Judy Garland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
HAUTE COUTURE: 'No season, no reason' - but gorgeous clothes Jan 29, 2008
Add clutch bags adapted from the bow ties with which he started his career. A mix of seasons and genders and the insinuation of autumn ready-to-wear summed up the spring/summer 2008 couture season. (International Herald Tribune)
Mixed results for Chanel Jan 23, 2008
Lagerfeld's distinctive style of dressing - an obsession with monochrome; high, starched white collars punctuated with black bow ties; a magpie approach to jewellery - formed the basis of this collection. Coco Chanel was one of the first fashion designers to spot the fashion potential of women wearing shapes borrowed from menswear, and this edge of androgyny has given Lagerfeld a rich seam of material to mine, where his own style and Coco's fuse. (Guardian Unlimited)
Judge Holds Up Court Over Attorney Neckware Jan 10, 2008
He also likes to wear long ties and bow ties. Copyright 2008 by. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A Mexican Sweet 15 – a bluejean girl becomes a woman Jan 4, 2008
Her mother calmly puts the finishing touches on the homemade silvery dresses and bolero jackets for the damas, the 14 younger girls who accompany the quinceaera, and the matching bow ties for the chambelanes, their 14 squirming escorts. As the sun sets, Seraya and her procession enter the simple Roman Catholic church, its tile floor swept and cracked windows polished for the occasion. (Christian Science Monitor)
Cook of the Week: Brandy Conard Dec 20, 2007
Her four close friends offer to help her by serving the guests and even have tuxedo shirts and bow ties to give them more of a professional look. She also is the food director at the Sylvester Church of God where she coordinates lunches and dinners and anything that has to do with food. (Albany Herald)
Kabab Palace Dec 19, 2007
Servers are dressed in crisp white shirts with black bow ties, vests and pants. While some items rotate, I've been four times already and have honed in on favorites. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Gift guide: A good book never goes out of style Nov 29, 2007
This small recipe book is packed with Deen family favorites including Savannah Bow Ties, Deen's "ultimate cookie recipe.". The Ski House Cookbook. (USA Today -- Life)
Flight Attendant Retires After 50 Years -AP Nov 29, 2007
A lot has changed since the old days, when people dressed up in hats and bow ties to fly on propeller-powered planes across the Pacific. You're supposed to have the same niceness, the same warmth, the same caring. (Guardian Unlimited)
Flight attendant retires after 50-plus years with Aloha Airlines Nov 26, 2007
A lot has changed since the old days, when people dressed up in hats and bow ties to fly on propeller-powered planes across the Pacific. "You're supposed to have the same niceness, the same warmth, the same caring. But it's faster now," Smart said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A movable feast: Luxury rides the rails Nov 24, 2007
Servers in bow ties whisk away plates as '40s jazz plays softly and two men who've just met discover they both grew up in Pittsburgh. They swap stories about the Steelers and Franco Harris' famed "immaculate reception" touchdown that miraculously saved a game in 1972. (USA Today -- Travel)
Char-Mac residents enjoy evening of fine dining Nov 19, 2007
The students, in their bright, white polo shirts with black bow ties and black dress pants, served as the waiters and waitresses that evening. In the kitchen were more adults ready to serve and dispense items to the wait staff. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Beset by injuries, Cal looks to a soaring sophomore Nov 14, 2007
His fashion sense almost always includes the hat, and his personality really shines through his brace-toothy grin when he wears his bow ties and suspenders. "I like to mix up my wardrobe and be a little versatile," Christopher said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
amusing story Oct 31, 2007
"They're really unkempt and eccentric--not like Charleston white boys in boat shoes and bow ties," says one local Democrat. South Carolina operatives tend to congregate in joints with names like the Lizard's Thicket and the Back Porch (co-owned by the son of McCain's consultant Richard Quinn, in fact). (Harper's Magazine)
Harvard-Princeton milestone a yawner Oct 24, 2007
At Harvard, gameday apparel consists of bow ties, tweed blazers and khakis. I sit down in front of a guy named Sumner and a few rows down from a Kennedy (I wasn't sure which one, but the woman in the row behind me wouldn't shut up about it). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Favorite places, best picks Oct 20, 2007
The old-school waiters wear vests and bow ties and refuse to write down your order, but they always remember your name and favorite cut of meat (mine is the bife de chorizo, a punto, a New York Strip steak, medium-rare, accompanied by a nice Malbec red). I like this place so much I had my wedding rehearsal dinner here; 75 visiting Americans went home very happy that night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Gala caps long day of ISU homecoming activities Oct 14, 2007
The most popular outfit for men was some formal wear, accented with red bow ties and cumberbunds. Womens fashion varied a bit more, though usually featuring a red ballgown, jacket or the like. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Annual cemetery walk brings city’s colorful history to life Oct 11, 2007
Community actors wearing feathered hats and bow ties helped connect Winona s present with its past as they portrayed eight of the approximately 27,000 people buried in Woodlawn. Margaret Littig fell in love with two of Winona s brewers. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Best little whorehouse in Rio Oct 9, 2007
They order a new round of beers, strap on some fake bow ties and carnival masks that the management have handed out, and the dancing continues. Several hours later, after downing the obligatory mug of orange pumpkin soup, the Cabaret Kalesa partygoers pile out of the club and on to the next destination. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Read More... Oct 6, 2007
Women in long skirts and high-necked blouses could be seen hurrying through the streets while men wearing bow ties and Derby hats were posing for pictures in front of the train depot. Those images come from local historians' Burlyn Pike and Steve Masden's book, "Railroad Town: A Pictorial History of Lebanon Junction.". (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
Students of history Sep 30, 2007
They may have hopped horse-drawn carriages to school, taken classes in public speaking and debate, and worn wool skirts to their ankles or bow ties. But Malden High School students, class of 1899, still hated homework, rallied for the big game, and fretted over their first kiss, just like teenagers of today. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Big screen heaven Sep 28, 2007
Drink holder No. Friendly staff Efficient and very smart in bow ties and waistcoats. Infant sessions No. Parking Difficult. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Clark County observes homecoming Sep 27, 2007
Today students wore bow ties or neck ties to class. Thursday is crazy day and Friday is school colors, red and grey day. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Globalism's pretty face Sep 8, 2007
In the balcony there were even two women in hijabs sharing a whispered giggle at the male models strolling the spotlight in weeny briefs, bow ties and nothing else. To see how things have changed, consider a little hemline history. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
• Long-Lived Banjo Society Plays On Sep 4, 2007
He talks about how the banjo society dresses when they perform publicly: straw hats, bow ties, long-sleeved white shirts and red striped vests. They wear black shoes with white spats, and they look quite dandy. (FOX61, CT)
Review: Films you may have missed Sep 2, 2007
A sardonic narration voiced by Alec Baldwin injects a Wes Anderson flavor right from the fade-in, and it's carried over into the aspirational preppie grooming (bow ties and blazers), the slyly apropos indie rock score (Clem Snide and Violent Femmes) and Blitz's predilection for deadpan absurdism. But if it seems a touch too smooth and familiar at the outset, "Rocket Science" veers unexpectedly off course, throwing a curveball that perfectly encapsulates the angst and befuddlement of adolescent... (CNN -- International)
For $725, Skull-and-Crossbone Loafers Will Whisper Cachet, Comfort, Cash Aug 23, 2007
There are also ties, bow ties and pocket squares, soon to be augmented by scarves, gloves and umbrellas, all with the insignia. I asked Derrick and Kirk to walk me through the difference between their shoes and my Weejuns, which cost $80-$100 today. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Ten years on - recalling Diana Aug 21, 2007
She wore puffball skirts - which became a fashion statement (and I had to get one), bow ties and trouser suits. Later, her well-toned figure was shown off beautifully in a succession of shapely outfits. (Belfast Telegraph)
Snakes bite! Aug 10, 2007
Distinct, dark brown markings shaped like hourglasses or bow ties. Usually have a light tan or white border around each dark marking. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Slim Pickens got his funny name from meager Clovis rodeo pay Aug 9, 2007
By the 1800s, men's col- larless shirts were worn with large bow ties tied around stiff detachable collars. Shirts with attached collars came back into fashion after American tailor Jesse Langsdorf designed the modern necktie in 1924. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Appeal of 'cabaret' rule raises questions Aug 4, 2007
They "are a group of men who provocatively dance for a primarily female audience. They are best known as being shirtless, muscular and wearing little else but bow ties, white cuffs and tight black leather or spandex pants," according to that entry. A borough code compliance officer testified in the case that he watched the performance at Fish Heads; "the two Chippendales dancers presented themselves clothed only in garments that resembled athletic supporters," according to the appellate court. (Anchorage Daily News)
‘Copa' auction features one-of-a-kind opal Aug 2, 2007
Volunteers wearing bow ties will seat and serve Copa guests at linen-covered tables shaded by white canopies. Jenna Hawk and Tad Gallagher, food co-chairs, said Main Street Keokuk's signature pork kebabs remain the featured entree. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tax Free Weekend Information Jul 31, 2007
Neckwear, including bow ties, neckties, and scarves. Nightgowns. (WTVR.com, VA)
''Indiana Jones'' filming starts in New Haven Jun 29, 2007
Stores were filled with hair curlers, bow ties and derby hats again. And a man who looked an awful lot like actor Harrison Ford sped by on a motorcycle. (Newsday -- State)
Prom patrol targets teen drinking Jun 28, 2007
This prom season, as teenage girls curled their locks and teenage boys straightened their bow ties, Nassau County police partnered with the county Office of Consumer Affairs to inspect prom-bound limos and buses in a countywide effort to crack down on teenage drinking and illegal vehicles for hire. The special patrol searched buses and limousines at the proms of 37 schools, from East Meadow High to Hempstead High, according to a list supplied by the Office of Consumer Affairs. (Newsday -- New York City)
Milan Menswear Jun 28, 2007
There was a vivid orange mini-trench coat, orange shoes, pink socks, bright bow ties. The Moschino meld of excellent, modern tailoring highlighted with a few kitsch messages (like "I love mom" printed on a T-shirt) is looking formulaic. (International Herald Tribune)
After 105 years, the band plays on Jun 19, 2007
Members of the municipal band arrive wearing matching red dinner jackets, white shirts and black bow ties. They tune their instruments and the crowd quiets down. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Watson, Weekley are on a roll Jun 15, 2007
-- There is annual proof the gentlemen in blue blazers and bow ties have a sense of humor. Check out their clever tee times. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Choreographer Rob Ashford, whose parents live in Brevard, is up for a Tony Jun 10, 2007
"While the Rockefeller Center party is for presenters, nominees and industry movers and shakers, every show has its own party, usually at area restaurants.Tonight, "Curtains" cast and crew will take over the popular Times Square eatery Carmine's."We take over the entire restaurant," Ashford said. "We let go, the bow ties come off and we'll have a lot of pasta. "And, if all turns out well, Ashford can show off his Tony."Knock on wood," he said. Be the first to comment on this story Weather | | |... (Florida Today)
Hepburn dress sells for $192,000 Jun 1, 2007
These included his trademark bowler hats, a set of bow ties and a folder with joke ideas: "Rather be pregnant than have tooth pulled? Make up your mind lady, so I'll know which way to tilt the chair," he wrote. SEE ALSO 01 Mar 07 | South Asia 20 Feb 07 | Entertainment 05 Dec 06 | Entertainment 07 Apr 06 | Magazine 27 Apr 05 | Entertainment. (BBC News -- Americas)
How it all went wrong May 26, 2007
The Bush fan club - most of them, it seemed, fellow Texans, men wearing fancy boots and western shirts and string bow ties and 10-gallon hats, women in long fur coats, jewelled and tanned, even in a cold Washington winter - filled the hotels in the city. On boards outside their main entrances, the hotels spruiked their inauguration menus, which seemed to be built around huge plates of barbecued ribs, pork and beef, smothered in special Texas sauce. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
PopMatters @ Cannes 2007: In the Thick of It May 23, 2007
The rabble in bow ties and formal wear, that is. Clearly, if you can only get balcony seats you are not all that important. (PopMatters)
Trachtenberg receives Duke Ellington Award for public service May 14, 2007
Thirty students dressed in matching attire - the boys in red bow ties, red cummerbunds, black slacks and black shirts and the girls in black pants, red sweaters and pearls - as they sang and danced to renditions of "Dancing in the Street," "It Don't Mean a Thing" and other songs. The school created the award in memory of Duke Ellington School of the Arts co-founder Mike Malone, who died in December. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Dont get involved with The Ex May 11, 2007
Hes the companys shining star, and looks the part of an eager-beaver Eddie Haskell type in his bow ties and sweater vests. He also happens to have been Sofias partner on the cheerleading team, a detail he keeps bringing up obsessively. (MSNBC -- Movies)
From the arts to brave hearts, our best honoured May 10, 2007
After NSW Governor Marie Bashir bestowed grand honours on scores of worthy citizens, servants in white jackets and bow ties emerged to serve crustless sandwiches on the Colonnade. The Vice-Regal splendour of the ceremony belied the tough circumstances in which many of the awards were won. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A royal race to impress May 7, 2007
White-tie, or full evening dress, is the most formal dress code, favored by the British, and means ball gowns and tiaras for the women, tailcoats, white waistcoats and bow ties for the men. Americans are more familiar with slightly less formal black-tie, the dress code for most state dinners. (USA Today)
The worst idea EVER Apr 20, 2007
Even the wait staff epitomized the classic feel of the restaurant wearing bow ties and crisp white shirts. We tasted their impressive French toast and the arm-sized breakfast burrito. (The Maroon, LA)
Culinary drillmaster Apr 19, 2007
All dress neatly in black pants and aprons, with crisp white shirts and black bow ties. On those evenings, the patio outside the kitchen is transformed with strings of tiny white lights, old library tables covered with white cloths, overhead heaters and plastic sheeting to enclose the space. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Calm in Hightstown Apr 12, 2007
At Eton, Mr. Watkins and his fellow students traversed the campus in formal black tailcoats, starched white shirts and white bow ties. "We used to joke that the only proper job for an old Etonian was as an extra on 'Masterpiece Theater,'" he says. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
SIMPLY LIVING Apr 11, 2007
Bow ties: Want to tie one on. Then practice, practice - Orlando Sentinel : Features Bow ties: Want to tie one on ... In the weeks since Toby's interest in neckwear was piqued, I've been on the lookout for local men wearing bow ties. (Orlando Sentinel)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 3, 2007
Dustman wrote on April 03, 2007 6:31 AM:"I forgot to address DDoug's PE @ the Logan Roller Rink. The old LJHS building was in bad shape in the 60's (even before the earthquake in '62) and with the growth of classes, 3 grades, etc., the Roller Rink was used primarily in the winter to accommodate a PE class or two each period. Mr. Randall, who owned the place years ago, was a great skater. Another thing I remember about the old LJHS building was how far it was from the boys PE dressing room in the... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
'Golf' story prompts cheers, jeers Apr 1, 2007
" MASTERS STROKE: Richmond County School Board Vice President Joe Scott said he's never had a problem getting into the Masters Tournament. When he didn't have tickets, he and his brother-in-law would put on white dress shirts and bow ties and go to the gate and say they needed waiters inside. "They always let us right in," he laughed. LYIN' B: Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength, banker Cedric Johnson and Good Shepherd Baptist Church Pastor Clarence Moore all filed slander suits against a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bozos on the loose Mar 28, 2007
I can just picture bow ties la Louis Farrakhan sharing the runway with crisply pressed Nazi brown shirts, as well as the iconic Klan whites. The city commissioners of Largo, Fla. (Daily Iowan, IA)
