We've grown accustomed to Chuck Bass and his dandy array of bowties. But at the end of the day, we want to date him, not dress like him.
Try telling that to these starlets and, yes, even spouses of heads of state. From Colonel Sanders ribbon ties to blousy numbers seemingly swiped from Elaine Stritch's closet, these gals have jumped on the neckwear bandwagon and buckled themselves in.
We're on the fence when it comes to this trend, but we'll let you be the judge.
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Bowtie Babes Get Knotty
We know a socialite like "The City" star Olivia Palermo, shown here at a Diesel party in August, has got to have money ... so why is she dressing like Raggedy Andy? We can only imagine the eye-bulging, jaw-dropping faces co-star Whitney Port made when she saw this get-up.
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Seeing Kirsten Dunst at the Opening Ceremony Tokyo launch party in August, we don't know if we should hand her a broom or ask for a drumstick. The dress is totally French maid, but that skinny black tie is pure Colonel Sanders.
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Part Marlene Dietrich, part Chippendale's dancer, Diane Kruger's sleeveless penguin suit for the Melbourne premiere of "Inglourious Basterds" last month boasted a studded black bowtie and suspenders.
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You dropped the Bond on me, buh-baby. While everyone else swanned around in ballgowns, envelope-pusher Rihanna went the 007 route in a tux for May's "The Model as Muse" Costume Institute Gala at the Met. Dare we say we have a girl crush?
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Et tu, Michelle? The First Lady tied one on for an awards ceremony for the International Women of Courage in March.
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We thought marrying Tom Green was questionable, but the striped bow tie Drew Barrymore wore last month brings lapses in judgment to a whole 'nother level. And can we talk about that old man pajama top?
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Michelle Obama isn't the only First Lady with a knot-ty side. At the NATO Summit in April, French First Lady Carla Bruni opted for a gray coat with a chunky tie detail.
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