Blick
Solid Satiny Bow Tie
This solid satiny bow tie is a self-tie accessory crafted from 100% silk, with an adjustable metallic clasp for a secure, customized fit. It is designed for formal or semi-formal occasions, such as events requiring a bow tie paired with a suit or tuxedo. The bow tie is sold untied, allowing the wearer to tie it themselves.
- Material
- 100% silk
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Size
Specifications
Solid satiny bow tie made from 100% silk, self-tie with adjustable clasp.
Self-tie styling, adjustable metallic clasp
- Material
- 100% silk
- Style
- formal, classic
- Occasion
- wedding, formal, party
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Neckties
Additional Attributes
- 100% silk fabric
- self-tie styling
- adjustable with metallic clasp
Product Insights
Blick's Solid Satiny Bow Tie is a 59 CAD self-tie bow in 100% silk satin rather than a polyester blend, shipped in one size across six solid colorways — Deep Black, Navy and Burgundy for suiting, light Silver and Off White for contrast, Green as the accent — with every color in stock at the same price, so no tone is a cheaper or second-choice default and color is the only difference between variants. Its core promise is how the material behaves under artificial light: the satin weave's glossy face against a matte reverse turns a single color into shifting highlight and shadow, and the hand-tied asymmetry — one side fuller, ends not quite level — reads as proof of hand-tying in close-up, which is also the ceiling of the effect, since past about two metres it reads like a good pre-tied bow. The tradeoff is the same low-friction gloss: the knot drifts looser over a long evening and a mid-event re-seat is normal, a loose or lopsided first knot stays visible where matte silk would hide it, and the exposed satin face can snag on boutonnière pins, cufflinks and stubble. It suits a standard satin-faced tux lapel, while grosgrain lapels call for ribbed silk, and it is correct from black tie through cocktail but overdressed at daytime casual. The metallic clasp is a durable upgrade over plastic sliders and adjusts neckband length rather than the bow, so the knot is tied by hand and retied to eye width. Ownership means untying step by step rather than sliding it off over the head, rolling it loosely in a cool, dark, not-too-dry drawer instead of hanging it, and steaming two to three inches off before ironing the matte reverse on low heat. The price buys genuine silk satin, which costs several times more per yard than polyester.
Verified claims
- Satin luster
- The satin weave gives each solid colorway a shifting depth as the tie turns.
- Face and reverse
- Glossy reflective face and matte reverse, so the folds break a solid color into highlight and shadow.
- Formality
- The satin sheen is built for artificial light: correct for black tie and cocktail, overdressed by day.
- Dress code
- Unpatterned satin bow suits black tie through cocktail, but reads overdressed at daytime casual.
- Material
- 100% silk, not a polyester blend, for natural sheen and drape.
- Lapel pairing
- Pairs with the standard satin-faced tux lapel; grosgrain lapels call for ribbed silk.
- Color register
- Deep Black, Navy and Burgundy for suiting, light Silver and Off White for contrast, Green as the accent.
- Price parity
- All six colors list at the same 59 CAD, so no color is the cheaper default.
- Color availability
- Every one of the six colors is in stock.
- Fit
- Every color comes in one size, so color is the only difference between the six variants.
- Self-tie
- Self-tie design; the metallic clasp adjusts the neckband length, not the bow itself, so it is tied by hand.
- Knot asymmetry
- Hand-tied asymmetry — one side fuller, the ends not quite level — reads as proof the bow was tied by hand.
- Sizing
- Ships one size across all six colours; a self-tie reties to eye width and the neckband slides to fit.
- End of night
- Pulls open at the end of the night; the same silk friction can let it drift after hours of dancing.
- Satin finish
- Satin's folds build highlight and shadow in the knot; the gloss also makes a loose first knot more visible.
- Care
- Untie it step by step after wearing and roll it in a drawer rather than hang it, to avoid a set crease in the silk.
- Distance
- Past about two metres the hand-tied bow reads like a good pre-tied; the difference shows only up close.
- Clasp
- Metallic clasp adjusts neckband, a durable upgrade over plastic sliders.
- Knot hold
- The hand-tied knot drifts looser over an evening; a mid-event re-seat is normal.
- Knot security
- The low-friction satin face lets a hand-tied knot loosen over a long evening
- Snagging
- The exposed satin face can snag on boutonnière pins, cufflinks and stubble
- Knot legibility
- The glossy satin shows a loose or lopsided knot that matte silk would hide
- Sheen
- Silk satin throws a shifting, prismatic sheen that polyester satin cannot replicate.
- Occasion
- Suited to cocktail and black-tie; overdressed for daytime casual, where a matte silk or wool tie sits better.
- Durability
- The smooth satin face snags on jewellery and pins and holds less grip than matte silk twill.
- Value proposition
- The price buys genuine silk satin, which costs several times more per yard than polyester.
- Close-up depth
- Hand-tied satin knot shows visible depth and asymmetry in close-up photos
- Crease prevention
- Untie by reversing the knot step by step; sliding it off over the head sets a crease
- Crease removal
- Steam 2-3 inches off the silk first, then iron the matte reverse on low heat
- Storage
- Roll it loosely in a cool, dark drawer that is not too dry, and avoid hanging it for weeks
- Variant availability
- All six colors are in stock, so no colorway is a second-choice fallback
- Variant pricing
- Every one of the six colors lists at 59 CAD, so no tone is a cheaper default
Product record
- Title
- Solid Satiny Bow Tie
- Brand
- Blick
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Solid Satiny Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a self-tie silk bow tie you tie yourself, with adjustable fit via a metallic clasp and a smooth satiny fabric with a subtle sheen. It comes in one size across six colors (Black, Silver, Off White, Green, Navy/Midnight Blue, and Burgundy), with tapered blades and flat, slightly squared ends. Note that the sheen's appearance was assessed under studio lighting and may vary in other conditions.[1,2] | Satiny Twill Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a sewn pre-tied silk bow tie that's easy to wear, with an adjustable metallic clasp for a comfortable fit. It's made of 100% silk with a classic butterfly shape and satiny twill weave that shows subtle sheen along the fine diagonal ribs, and it comes in one size in Black, Navy/Midnight Blue, Mauve, or Burgundy. Note that the pre-tied, sewn style means you won't be tying it yourself.[3,4] | Silk Bow Tie: Choose this if you want a formal bow tie in 100% pure silk, described by the merchant as self-tie styling with an elegant shimmering moire effect over a fine ribbed weave with a soft sheen. It comes in one size in Navy/Midnight Blue. Note that while the listing describes self-tie styling, saved product-image analysis depicts the bow tie as pre-tied, so it is worth confirming the tying style if that matters to you.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Untied satiny self-tie bow tie shown flat; visible paired tapered bow ends and an attached narrow neck strap with folded/stitched construction and a small dark inner lining or hardware detail.
- Overall shapeUntied self-tie bow tie laid flat showing two symmetrical tapered bow blades with broad flat ends and a narrow midsection on each blade; a narrow neck strap extends from the top left toward the lower left.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Material and finishSmooth satiny fabric with a subtle sheen visible across the surfaces, producing soft highlights and slight nap direction on the blades.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Stitching and folded strapNarrow neck strap shows folded construction with a visible stitched seam along its edge and a small rectangular folded tab at the strap end.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Hardware or lining detailSmall dark area along the inner edge of the strap that appears to be either inner lining or a slim metal adjustment/hook detail.Partial
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.07 · h 0.20 (medium) - Edge finishBlade edges are neatly finished with a narrow seam; ends are flat and slightly squared rather than pointed.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio flat-lay photograph on a light neutral background with soft studio lighting and slight cast shadows; image framed to show the full bow tie and strap.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay view with the bow tie centered and strap extending toward the lower-left corner.
- BackgroundEven light gray neutral background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle highlights on the satiny fabric and subtle soft shadows beneath the tie edges.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the product with visible texture and stitching; no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
rich burgundy· bow blades and strap outer face#6B2C3Cvery dark gray / black· strap inner edge / small hardware area- Overall shapeUntied self-tie bow tie laid flat showing two symmetrical tapered bow blades with broad flat ends and a narrow midsection on each blade; a narrow neck strap extends from the top left toward the lower left.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4142098 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Black - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4142099 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Silver - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4142100 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Off White - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4142101 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Green - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4142102 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Navy/midnight Blue - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |
| 4142103 | Solid Satiny Bow Tie - Burgundy - One Size | CA$59.00 | Yes |