How to Tie a Bow Tie
How to Tie a Bowentie Bow Tie in Ten Simple Steps
Tying a traditional bow tie can seem intimidating, but with a little practice, you'll be a pro. Follow the illustrated instructions below and you'll be on your way in only ten steps.
![Step 1 Drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step1.png?v=1574523977)
1. Hang bow tie flat around neck, with one side longer by approximately 1.5 inches.
![Step 2 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step2.png?v=1574524133)
2. Cross the long side over the shorter side.
![Step 3 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step3.png?v=1574524215)
3. Bring long end underneath and up through neck. Pull tightly and drape over shoulder.
![Step 4 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step4.png?v=1574524256)
4. Pull from middle of hanging side toward draped side to create a bow.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step5.png?v=1574524329)
5. Bring top over the middle of the bow.
![Step 6 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step6.png?v=1574524358)
6. Pinch both ends in front to create a loop.
![Step 7 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step7.png?v=1574529559)
7. Fold and pass it through the loop.
![Step 8 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step8.png?v=1574529607)
8. Tug on both folded ends simultaneously to tighten.
![Step 9 drawing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step9.png?v=1574529700)
9. Alternate between folded and unfolded sides to adjust until bows are even.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0019/8695/3315/files/Bowtie_Step10.png?v=1574529742)
10. All finished!