Holidays & Occasions Kentucky Derby 11 Dapper Bow Ties Fit for the Kentucky Derby By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 27, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: nordstrom.com Nearly as important as scoring tickets to the Kentucky Derby is finding the perfect springtime Derby outfit. The official Kentucky Derby website outlines the particular attire; for girls, this means a simple sundress and a wide-brimmed Southern-Belle derby hat. For men, this means a bright and preppy necktie – and nothing fits the classic Southern occasion more than a vibrant, colorful bow tie. We've shopped around and found the perfect Kentucky Derby bow ties from department stores across the South. Once you've picked out your preppy Kentucky Derby bow tie, don your loafers (sockless, of course), top it off with a fedora, and throw back some bourbon (neat) or a Mint Julep. 01 of 11 Vineyard Vines Diver Whale Silk Bow Tie nordstrom.com Vineyard Vines has plenty of preppy options for Kentucky Derby bowties. BUY IT: $55, nordstrom.com Buy Now 02 of 11 Ted Baker Houndstooth Silk Bow Tie nordstrom.com We love this charming houndstooth-textured tie – it's classic with a pop of color. BUY IT: $59.50, nordstrom.com Buy Now 03 of 11 Gitman Paisley Silk Bow Tie nordstrom.com Nothing says preppy like Paisley. We love this splashy bow tie, and it comes in three vibrant colors. BUY IT: $75, nordstrom.com Buy Now 04 of 11 Vineyard Vines 'Hawes Pond' Plaid Silk Bow Tie nordstrom.com Another winner from Vineyard Vines, this springy plaid print is perfect for the May derby. BUY IT: $55, nordstrom.com Buy Now 05 of 11 John W. Nordstrom Stripe Silk Bow Tie nordstrom.com Clean-cut and casual, this pure-silk tie is definitely dapper. BUY IT: $49.50, nordstrom.com Buy Now 06 of 11 The Tie Bar Silk Squarework tietiebar.com The Tie Bar brings affordable, high-quality options to the bow tie table. BUY IT: $19, thetiebar.com Buy Now 07 of 11 Countess Mara Men's Eugene Reversible Stripe Dot macys.com We're all for products that work double-duty, this two-for-one tie has stripes on one side and dots on the other. BUY IT: $45, macys.com Buy Now 08 of 11 Burberry Plaid Pre-tied Adjustable Bow Tie bloomingdales.com For fans of more understated color scheme, we love Burberry's signature check patterned bow tie. BUY IT: $155, bloomingdales.com Buy Now 09 of 11 Tommy Hilfiger Buffalo Tartan Bow Tie macys.com We love this preppy bow tie, plus it comes in the colors of few of our favorite SEC teams. BUY IT: $49.50, macys.com Buy Now 10 of 11 Brooks Brothers Repp BB Bow Tie macys.com Crisp, clean, and refined, this Brooks Brothers bow tie is a go-to for Derby days. BUY IT: $59.50, macys.com Buy Now 11 of 11 The Tie Bar Seersucker thetiebar.com Nothing says classic Southern prep like a seersucker bow tie. BUY IT: $19, thetiebar.com Buy Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit