1 Add some glamour with this ready-tied oversized navy and gold diagonal striped bow tie (HK$420) from Brooks Brothers, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2523 3366
2 The polka dot print in this black-and-white bow tie is a modern take on stuffier styles and the silk makes for a softer look (HK$550) from Polo Ralph Lauren, the Landmark, Central, tel: 2869 0388
3 Opt for this tasteful champagne-coloured bow tie with contrasting silver polka dots in stiff satin for understated individuality (HK$590) from Kent & Curwen, The Landmark, Central, tel: 2521 8141
4 This minimalist, black-and-white houndstooth-print bow tie in a classic shape comes with a matching cummerbund (HK$1,400) from Brooks Brothers, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2523 3366 5 Get into the festive spirit with a sparkly bow tie. This striped version has a silver base with pale and dark grey threading (HK$650) by Pal Zileri from Lane Crawford, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2118 3388 Tuxedo shirt (HK$3,100) from Dior Homme, 1 Peking Road, TST, tel: 3417 3002.