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What: The dapper days of the bow tie are back according to Jake’s co-owner Jim Wetzel. Why it’s worth the splurge: “The bow tie is more omnipresent than ever,” Wetzel told The Upgrader. The silk navy and taupe diagonal stripe tie for $95 is recommended for a retro touch. This accessory is also an easy way to spruce up an oxford – as the bow is already tied for you. Nice. Just adjust the straps to fit your neck and add …

Let's face it -- the bow tie (outside of formalwear, of course) is as prep school, natty, upper crust-ish as it gets. See Jack Shop recently featured a Lova bow tie as a "worthy splurge," but it doesn't have to be pricey either. You see it around on certain celebrities (like Kanye West) who have a cool quotient high enough to carry off just about whatever they want, but for the everyday guy? We actually still kinda like it. That being …