subject: The simple way to Tie a Bow Tie [print this page] The simple way to Tie a Bow Tie The simple way to Tie a Bow Tie
There are some occasions when you simply have to know how to tie a bow tie. We have all been there, the big daya marriage, or a formal party in which you have got to dress your best and impress the people in life who matter most to you. You take a steaming shower, ensure you are fresh shaven and apply the best cologne previous the donning that fine blazer and then, yup, that thing. That thing your ma always did for you or acquired a clip-on version to save a little time on sunday mornings before church, the feared bow tie! I am going to help you make sure you look your very best despite not being acquainted with tying a bow tie.
Now I know what you need to be thinking, how on earth am I supposed to be told how to tie a bow tie without being able to completely see it? Well the solution to that lies in those things on your feet, no not your socks, your shoes! When you were young you mostly had to take a look at your laces as you tied them and maybe you needed your mom around far more than i did as you learned. But after a while it became second nature and now I can bet you don't even look. So how does one gain a visual vantage point from which to tie that bow tie of yours? I've got a mirror in my lavatory, and I'll bet you have one in yours!
Now, stand in front of the mirror with your collar up and bring the tie around your neck with each end draped down equally. Make sure there are no folds in the tie before you proceed. Now, take the tie draped down on your left-hand side and pull it down with your left hand an in. and a half, then pull the left-hand side over the right, and then push the left side under the right ( as you would when you begin tying your shoe laces ) and then pull the tie tight.
At about that point the bow tie should be longer on one side than the other, and there should be the start of a knot like that you would see when you begin tying your shoes. You have successfully made it halfway through learning the way to tie a bow tie! Now things are soon to be a bit difficult so show patience and proceed slowly.
After this form the front loop of the bow by doubling up the shorter end and make sure your collar points overlap. Hold the loop with your left hand and drop the long end down in front, now place your right pointing finger on the bottom 1/2 the hanging section of the tie. By this point the shorter end of the tie should be horizontal and the longer end should be hanging in front of it.
Pass the behind loop up behind the front loop and push the ensuing loop through the knot behind the front loop. Even the tie out and tighten to your directions. You have just learned the simplest way to tie a bow tie completely and can now carry on to impressing your acquaintances and family, confident that you look your best!
