Red, Pink or Blue Checkered Self-Tie Bow Tie

This checkered self tie bow tie brings clean structure and strong color into formalwear without turning the outfit into a costume. The pattern uses a tight block layout with small rectangular accents, giving the bow tie a crisp, graphic look that reads sharp from a distance and detailed up close.

Choose red for bold contrast, pink for a brighter playful finish, or royal blue for a cooler, more classic look. Each option keeps the same structured pattern, making it easy to style with tuxedos, suits, dinner jackets, and smart-casual tailoring.

It is a strong choice when a plain bow tie feels too safe, but you still want something polished enough for weddings, proms, business dinners, cocktail nights, and formal events.

Why You’ll Love It

This bow tie has personality without losing control. The checkered block pattern gives your outfit texture, rhythm, and shape, while the color options let you match the mood of the event.

The red option brings confidence and high contrast. The pink option feels fresh, expressive, and event-ready. The blue option is sleek, versatile, and easy to wear with classic tailoring. Because it is self tie, it gives you a natural hand-tied shape with more character than a pre-set bow.

Color Options

Red and White
Bold, clean, and high-contrast. Best for weddings, holiday parties, formal dinners, proms, and black or charcoal suits.

Pink and White
Bright, playful, and sharp. Best for spring weddings, summer events, date nights, proms, garden parties, and light grey or navy suits.

Royal Blue and Black
Cool, polished, and versatile. Best for business dinners, weddings, cocktail events, navy suits, charcoal suits, and tuxedo styling.

Outfit Guidance

Dress Shirt Recommendations

White Dress Shirt
The strongest pairing for every color option. A white shirt keeps the outfit crisp and lets the checkered pattern stand out clearly.

Light Blue Dress Shirt
Best with the royal blue option, but also works with pink for a softer spring look. Pair with navy, charcoal, or medium grey tailoring.

Pale Grey Dress Shirt
A modern neutral that tones down the brighter red or pink options while keeping the bow tie in focus.

Soft Pink Dress Shirt
Best with the pink option for spring weddings, daytime events, and coordinated formal looks. Keep the suit simple so the outfit stays clean.

Black Dress Shirt
A darker, moodier option for the red or royal blue versions. Best for cocktail nights, date nights, evening receptions, and creative formal settings.

Suit and Tuxedo Recommendations

Black Tuxedo
Best with the red or royal blue option when the event allows a patterned bow tie. The dark tailoring keeps the look formal while the bow tie adds bite.

Black Suit
Sharp and evening-ready. Pair with a white shirt for clean contrast or a black shirt for a more dramatic look.

Navy Suit
A versatile match for all three colors. Navy works especially well with the royal blue and pink options for weddings, business dinners, and rehearsal dinners.

Charcoal Grey Suit
A polished base that makes the red option feel powerful, the pink option feel sharper, and the blue option feel more formal.

Medium Grey Suit
A strong choice for daytime events, proms, office parties, and semi-formal weddings. It softens the brighter colors without dulling the pattern.

Light Grey Suit
Best with the pink or royal blue option for spring weddings, garden parties, and warm-weather events.

Shoe Recommendations

Black Patent Leather Oxfords
Best with tuxedos, proms, formal receptions, galas, and black tie optional styling.

Black Oxford Shoes
A dependable choice with black, charcoal, navy, and grey suits. Clean, polished, and easy to match.

Black Derby Shoes
Slightly more relaxed than Oxfords while still dressed. Good for business dinners, conferences, and semi-formal events.

Dark Brown Dress Shoes
Best with navy, medium grey, and light grey suits when the event is not strictly formal.

Burgundy Dress Shoes
Works well with navy, charcoal, and grey tailoring. Burgundy pairs especially well with the red and pink options.

Black Loafers
A sleek choice for cocktail parties, date nights, rooftop events, and modern evening styling.

Best Places and Events

Weddings and Rehearsal Dinners
A strong choice for wedding guests, groomsmen, and anyone who wants a patterned bow tie that still feels polished.

Proms and Homecomings
The checkered pattern photographs well and gives a suit or tuxedo more character than a plain bow tie.

Business Dinners and Networking Events
The royal blue option is especially sharp for professional settings, while red works well when you want more presence.

Cocktail Parties and Formal Dinners
Works well with darker tailoring when the night calls for polish with a little edge.

Holiday Parties and Seasonal Events
The red option is a natural fit for festive dress codes without looking gimmicky.

Spring and Summer Events
The pink option works well for garden parties, outdoor weddings, and lighter seasonal suits.

Date Nights and Upscale Nights Out
Adds color and structure to a suit, blazer, or dinner jacket without making the outfit feel overdone.

Purchase Options

Single Self Tie Bow Tie
Includes the self tie bow tie only.

Self Tie Bow Tie + Pocket Square
Includes the self tie bow tie and coordinating pocket square.

Pocket Square Only
Includes the coordinating pocket square only.

Bow Tie Type

Self Tie
Designed for a traditional hand-tied look with natural shape, movement, and character.

Fit and Size

Bow Tie Neck Size Fit: 14–22 inches

Specs

Material of Bow Tie and Pocket Square: 100% Silk

Bow Tie Fits Neck Sizes: 14–22 inches

Bow Tie Type: Self Tie

Color Options: Red and white; pink and white; royal blue and black

Pattern: Checkered, checker block, rectangular block pattern