Man Skills

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!

1. Adjust the tie’s length so it fits your neck size.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bring the longer end over and in front of the shorter end.
6. Fold the longer end where the hourglass shape begins to narrow, forming a second bow.
7. Bring the second bow under the first bow.
8. Tuck it into the space behind the first bow.
9. Adjust the shape of the two bows.