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.

How to Tie a (Real) Bow Tie

 

Step 1

01

Start with the bow tie lying face up, with the right side (B) 1/3 shorter than the left (A).

Step 2

02

Cross A over B at the point before the tie widens.

Step 3

03

Feed A up through the neck loop.

Step 4

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

05

Fold A down over the middle of the bow shape.

Step 6

06

Fold the widest part of A and double back on itself and pinch to create the bow.

Step 7

07

Then feed A (the pinched end) through the loop behind B nearest the neck.

Step 8

08

Using two hands, pull each folded side of the bow to tighten.

Step 9

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.

 

 

Want modern bow tie style? Here’s how it’s done.


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