HOW TO TIE A (REAL) BOW TIE
Monday, 8 April 2019
Look, we love our extensive range of ready-to-wear bow ties. They’re sharp, they’re practical, they’re well, ready-to-go. But there comes a time in every man’s life where the occasion calls for something special.
Your wedding day; your best mate’s wedding; your jaunt to Monaco – you get the picture. Sometimes you owe it to the occasion to tie the bow tie yourself. Naturally, this is where a mild panic sets in but with a few practice runs it’s as easy as a four-in-hand (that’s a tie knot guys).
Go on, give it a try.
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01
Start with the bow tie lying face up, with the right side (B) 1/3 shorter than the left (A).
![Step 2](https://www.politix.co.nz/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-PolitixSharedLibrary/default/dw93ca2b2e/images/Blog/20170403 how-to-tie-a-bow-tie/bt-s-2.jpg)
02
Cross A over B at the point before the tie widens.
![Step 3](https://www.politix.co.nz/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-PolitixSharedLibrary/default/dwea176f60/images/Blog/20170403 how-to-tie-a-bow-tie/bt-s-3.jpg)
03
Feed A up through the neck loop.
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04
At the cross over, fold B to the right, then back on itself towards the left. This will create a bow shape.
![Step 5](https://www.politix.co.nz/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-PolitixSharedLibrary/default/dw06749ef8/images/Blog/20170403 how-to-tie-a-bow-tie/bt-s-5.jpg)
05
Fold A down over the middle of the bow shape.
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06
Fold the widest part of A and double back on itself and pinch to create the bow.
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07
Then feed A (the pinched end) through the loop behind B nearest the neck.
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08
Using two hands, pull each folded side of the bow to tighten.
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09
Adjust your bow tie until it looks balanced and you're looking sharp.
STYLE TIP
Just like a tie, you need to keep your bow tie width proportional to your shirt collar (and jacket lapel) you’re wearing.
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