Tying a bow tie isn’t that difficult but really sets you apart. Well worth knowing!
In reality it is just the same as tying a shoelace, only with a funny shaped bit of fabric instead. Inevitably there is a bit of practice required (no doubt several attempts) to perfect this when you first have a go.
Follow the steps below and don’t loose heart if it doesn’t come out right straight away as it will come easily after a few goes!
- Adjust the tie’s length so it fits your neck size.
- Lift up your collar and put the tie around your neck so the ends hang down in front. One end should hang about one and one-half inches lower than the other.
- Bring the longer end across, under, around and over then shorter end, forming a simple knot. Pull the knot to a good fit around your neck.
- Fold the shorter end at the widest point, to form a bow shape. The bow shape should be in front. Hold the bow in a horizontal position at your neck.
- Bring the longer end over and in front of the shorter end.
- Fold the longer end where the hourglass shape begins to narrow, forming a second bow.
- Bring the second bow under the first bow.
- Tuck it into the space behind the first bow.
- Adjust the shape of the two bows.