![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-tie-1-11062012.jpg)
Love the faux Peter Pan collar. Skater dress, $28.14 at Asos.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-3-11062012.jpg)
Polished enough to wear to work. $42.99 at Modcloth.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-4-11062012.jpg)
We kind of love that this basically looks like pasta. $9 at Deloom.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/2.jpg)
A cute twist on a basic tank. Tommy Hilfiger top, now $19.99 at Macy’s.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-6-11062012.jpg)
A low-key way to wear a bow tie everyday. $28 at Madewell.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-7-11062012.jpg)
For your hair or your collar. Chiffon bow, $25 at Ban.do.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-8-11062012.jpg)
A sweet pseudo-charm bracelet. $24 at Swell Caroline.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-9-11062012.jpg)
Equal parts cute and chic—perfect for the upcoming holidays. $298 at Jildor Shoes.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-10-11062012.jpg)
Red patent flats—they go with more than you think. $45.99 at Shop Ruche.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-11-11062012.jpg)
A step up from your basic pullover. French Connection sweater, $108 at Bloomingdale’s.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-12-11062012.jpg)
A subtly preppy party top. Milly leather-bow blouse, $325 at .
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-13-11062012.jpg)
How fun would these be under your fave LBD? Wolford ribbon tights, $50 at Stylebop.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-14-11062012.jpg)
A MUCH more affordable take on those Valentino bow designs. Taylor dress, $148 at Nordstrom.
![](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bow-ties-15-11062012.jpg)
A luxe pop for your camel winter coat. $48 at Anthropologie.