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Despite any unfounded rumors you may have heard, tying a bow tie is as easy as tying your shoe. Just use this tying guide and your bowtie will always look it’s jaunty best. If you like, print this guide and hang it on your mirror, then match the movements to those seen below. The illustrations appear as you would see yourself in the mirror. So when we say “left”, we mean the “left” you see in the mirror.
1.
Slide the uniformed tie under your collar, Extend the end on the right
1” further than the end on the left..
2.
Cross the long end over the short end. Then pass it back up and through
the loop at your neck, making it a loose, overhand knot. Gently tighten
the knot so it fits snugly around your neck.
3.
Fold the lower hanging end up and to the left, as shown. Make sure the
unfolded end is hanging down over the front of the bow.
4.
Pull the bow ends forward and gently squeeze them together, forming an
opening behind them. Now, turn to the right and notice the opening you’ve
created.
5.
With your left thumb or forefinger push the wide, middle part of the tie
and your finger up through the opening from left to right, taking care not
to let the end of the tie pass all the way trough the opening. Use your
right hand to help pull the back loop through.
6.
Your bow tie will be uneven at this point. Although a few bowtie enthusiasts
purport a preference for this look, we suggest that some tightening is
in order. This is where you fashion you own unique style. With a large
knot or a small one. With dimpled bows or smooth.
7.
Gently maneuvering, pull the loops and watch the knot grow smaller. Then,
pull both flat ends and loops, lightly tugging up and down to straighten.
This tightens the knot…and viola! Your bow is tied. With a bit of
practice, you’ll give your bowtie the dash, the flair that is yours
and yours alone. And always remember, if at first you don’t succeed,
tie, tie again.