Bow Ties Are Cool - Doctor Who Fashion
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Be Cool Like The Doctor -- Wear a Bow Tie
The Eleventh Doctor (played by Matt Smith) in the British science fiction series Doctor Who has made bow ties cool again -- at least if you're a Doctor Who fan (or a Whovian). And apparently there are a lot of Doctor Who fans out there -- sales of bow ties have risen dramatically since The Doctor proclaimed that "Bow ties are cool".
Other cool things that The Doctor has declared cool are fezzes, stetsons, glasses, and....bunk-beds.
You can be cool too, and wear your own bow tie, fez, or stetson (you're on your own with the bunk-beds!).
Image from cover of Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series [Blu-ray]
Other cool things that The Doctor has declared cool are fezzes, stetsons, glasses, and....bunk-beds.
You can be cool too, and wear your own bow tie, fez, or stetson (you're on your own with the bunk-beds!).
Image from cover of Doctor Who: The Complete Fifth Series [Blu-ray]
During the first episode of Series 5 of Doctor Who, the Eleventh Doctor (played by Matt Smith) proclaims that "Bow ties are cool." His companion, Amy Pond (played by Karen Gillan) isn't so sure. Do you agree with the Doctor or with Amy?
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Wear Your Own Cool Bow Tie
Burgundy Satin 2 1/2" Bow Tie - Perfect for Doctor Who Costumes
This cool burgundy bow tie is inexpensive and adds the perfect touch for your own Eleventh Doctor costume. It's made of satin, with a silk feel, is pre-tied, and has an adjustable neck band.I thought it was interesting that a large percentage of the Amazon Reviews
for this bowtie are by people who bought it for their own Doctor Who Eleventh Doctor costume, or for another Doctor Who fan. They were all satisfied with the look and quality.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
Burgundy Satin 2 1/2" Bow Tie
Price about $4.50
What Colors of Bow Tie Does The Doctor Wear?
More Bow Ties to Choose From
The Eleventh Doctor so far has either worn a red bow tie or a blue one (except for a couple times when he's dressed in a tailcoat with a white bow tie). There's some speculation on whether there's a pattern to his wearing a red bow tie or a blue one. Does the color depend on whether the episode takes place in the future or the past? In real time, or an alternate time line?
Read The Changing Bowtie and Bow Tie Speculation for a few theories (although look out for spoilers!). What do you think?
Read The Changing Bowtie and Bow Tie Speculation for a few theories (although look out for spoilers!). What do you think?
When a T-Shirt is More Appropriate Than a Bowtie
Sometimes you just want to dress informally, but you still want to proclaim that you know what's really cool. This t-shirt will do the trick! Shirt is made of quality cotton, and will last for a long time for the Doctor Who fan who wears it.
DR. WHO -- BOW TIES ARE COOL -- MENS TEE
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
$19.99 -- $23.99, according to size.
How About a Fez? Are Fezzes Cool?
Maybe fezzes won't be as cool as bow ties for the general public, but the Doctor pulls it off for himself, don't you think? Especially with the combination of bow tie and fez!We first see the eleventh Doctor wearing a fez in "The Big Bang", the second part of the season finale of the 5 series. He's picked it up at a museum exhibit where the Pandorica is also on exhibit. The rest of his group doesn't appreciate the fez as much as he does though.
We also see The Doctor in a fez, along with a friend, in the 2010 Christmas special, Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
.A couple of the earlier incarnations of The Doctor also briefly wore fezzes (see Tardis Index File: Fez ) -- so fezzes have been on his cool list for a long time now!
Image from Doctor Who TV.
Fezzes Are Cool
"It's a fez. I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool" - from "The Big Bang", Series 5 season finale, 2010.
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Fez Hats -- Red, Maroon, Burgundy
I remember having a red fez as a kid, buying one during a trip to the Shrine Circus (The Shriners are a fellowship committed to family, personal growth, and giving aid to people in need, and they wear fezzes at their meetings and events). We definitely thought fezzes were cool then!
You can get your own fez. Here are a few possibilities of various materials in different shades of red and various prices.
TIP: If you have a red or burgundy bow tie, match your fez with the bow tie.
You can get your own fez. Here are a few possibilities of various materials in different shades of red and various prices.
TIP: If you have a red or burgundy bow tie, match your fez with the bow tie.
You Know It's True!
2.25" Doctor Who "Cool" Button
This is a fun Doctor Who collectible button. Wear this to show that you know what's cool. Especially if you feel a real bow tie or fez might be a tad over-the-top to wherever you're going. (You have to be sensitive to the less-fashionably-inclined beings.)
Doctor Who Fez and Bow Ties are Cool 2.25 Inch Button
Check prices and shipping options to see what's the best value for you. One option (as I write this) is $4.95 for the button and no charge for shipping, while another is $0.65 for the button and $4.49 shipping.
The Doctor is Cool in His Stetson
Stetson Cowboy Hats
Image from Tardis Index File: Stetson
The first time we see the eleventh Doctor wearing a Stetson cowboy hat is in The Impossible Astronaut
, the first episode of the Sixth Series, in 2011. The Doctor is in Utah waiting for Amy, Rory, and River Song. Again, River Song just doesn't like The Doctor's cool sense of fashion!
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Wear Your Own Stetson Cowboy Hat
A Stetson hat is well-known for its quality and durability, as well as for its styling. There are a number of Stetson styles and colors to choose from.
My favorite is shown here (maybe it's because I also like the rugged good looks of the model wearing the hat...). The Men's Wildwood Crushable Stetson Hat is good for wearing in the city or out on the range, and is a water repellent 100% wool felt. It includes a mahogany leather hatband with gold beads and thread for accent.
More Great Stetson Hat Options
I Wear a Stetson Now -- Doctor Who T-Shirt
Shown is the junior women's t-shirt version of the Eleventh Doctor wearing a stetson cowboy hat. Also comes in black.
There's also a Mens version - Doctor Who Matt Smith Stetson T-shirt
There's also a Mens version - Doctor Who Matt Smith Stetson T-shirt
Doctor Who Matt Smith Stetson Juniors Womens T-shirt
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
The Eleventh Doctor Wearing a Stetson
Life-sized Cardboard Stand-up
Oh, The Doctor does look good here, with his stetson cowboy hat and blue bow tie!
This cardboard standup is just under 6 feet tall (180 cm), and is easily assembled to stand upright. It's a great focal point for parties, and will delight avid Doctor Who fans.
This also comes with an 8 x 10 photo of John Simm (who plays The Master).
This cardboard standup is just under 6 feet tall (180 cm), and is easily assembled to stand upright. It's a great focal point for parties, and will delight avid Doctor Who fans.
This also comes with an 8 x 10 photo of John Simm (who plays The Master).
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
The 11th Doctor with Stetson - Lifesize Standup, Plus Photo of The Master
More Cool Doctor Who Stuff
Great Gift Ideas for Doctor Who FansPerhaps you're looking for a birthday gift, a Christmas gift, or a "just because" gift for the Doctor Who fan in your life. Here's a great page with a number of ideas, including DVDs, calendars, t-shirts, toys, and more.
Do You Want Your Own Doctor Who Screwdriver?The Doctor's sonic screwdriver is a marvelous tool that can open doors, access computers, remotely control objects, among a number of different uses. You can get your own facsimile of this multi-purpose futuristic tool.
Doctor Who Posters, Stand-ups, and T-ShirtsDoctor Who fans will enjoy putting up wall posters of the different Doctors and their companions, or decorating their space with stand-up posters while wearing their favorite Doctor Who image t-shirts.
Tardis Toys and Other Cool Tardis StuffThe Tardis is The Doctor's time and space machine -- he can travel anywhere in time and space. Yes, it looks like a 1960's British Police Box, due to its broken chameleon-like properties.
Do You Wear a Bow Tie, Fez, or Stetson?
How Cool are You?
Are you a Doctor Who fan? What do you think of The Doctor's sense of fashion. Is he cool? (Of course he's cool!)
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- Bow ties are indeed cool I love them I have done my own Lens on the bow tie
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