Southerners will always love bows, regardless of whats trendy.
Growing up, my Nana made me a matching hairbow for every single outfit I had.
The older I got, I never quite shook my bow obsession.
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Even today, as I write this, I am wearing a bespoke jacket adorned with bow buttons.
If I am any example, Southerners will always be fans of this feminine detail.
The rest of the world is getting on board, too.
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Read on for more about the history and charm of bows.
Historians tell us that bows date as far back as2600-2500 BC.
During that time the humble bow was mostly utilitarian, used primarily to pull hair away from the face.
And lets not forget the gentlemen.
Bow ties are all but expected to be worn by Southern men of all ages for celebrations.
Thomas Chippendale, the designer from which the Chippendale style originated, famously incorporated bows into his furniture.
Rarely is an Art Nouveau mirror spared a bow motif.
Jewelry
Ease into the trend by selecting shoes or jewelry topped with bows.
Their Vivian cotton bedjacket is pretty enough to wear around the house or pair with jeans for girls night.
As a Maryland-raised Southerner at heart, designer Sarah Mae Ettinger knows her bows.
How To Decorate With Bows
Incorporate bows into your decor in a multitude of ways.
Start at your front door with a bespokebow-bordered doormatfrom June St. George.
Regardless of how you bow, one thing is certain: theres always room for another one.
