The Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, singlehandedly changed fashion by suggesting that many of the things the Doctor wears are cool. Fezes are cool, Tweed is cool, but most specifically, bow ties are cool.

So for Christmas I got a bow tie, along with a few other Doctor Who related gifts and they were all perfect. Then I discovered that I really liked wearing the ties and was in desperate need for a guide to see how to tie a bow tie properly. It isn’t difficult and this video really helped:

So now, when I can put aside a little bit of money my next little shopping trip is to get some more bow ties. The one I have is great with either a white or black shirt, but I have other shirts which I think bow ties could really compliment and I’d like to wear more of them. I think I look good in them, the Eleventh Doctor supports me, and I love confusing people and being all obstinately anachronistic.