11 Dapper Bow Ties Fit for the Kentucky Derby

Vineyard Vines has plenty of preppy options for Kentucky Derby bowties.

BUY IT: $55, nordstrom.com

We love this charming houndstooth-textured tie – it’s classic with a pop of color.

BUY IT: $59.50, 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

Another winner from Vineyard Vines, this springy plaid print is perfect for the May derby.

BUY IT: $55, nordstrom.com

Clean-cut and casual, this pure-silk tie is definitely dapper.

BUY IT: $49.50, nordstrom.com

The Tie Bar brings affordable, high-quality options to the bow tie table.

BUY IT: $19, thetiebar.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

For fans of more understated color scheme, we love Burberry’s signature check patterned bow tie.

BUY IT: $155, bloomingdales.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

Crisp, clean, and refined, this Brooks Brothers bow tie is a go-to for Derby days.

BUY IT: $59.50, macys.com

Nothing says classic Southern prep like a seersucker bow tie.

BUY IT: $19, thetiebar.com