How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy)

  • June 8, 2009
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You’ve got style. You’ve got class. You’ve got… No reason to still be wearing a clip-on. Show off your suave side with a perfectly knotted tie.

You Will Need

  • A bow tie
  • Patience
How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Getting to Know You

Step 1: Getting to Know You

Acquaint yourself with the basic dynamics of a real bow tie. A standard bow tie consists of a single, long band with two ‘hourglass’ shapes at either end.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Drape the tie

Step 2: Drape the tie

Drape the tie around your neck, with one “hourglass” 1 and ½ inches lower than the other. Its narrow middle should be even with the bottom of the other hourglass.

For a thicker knot, use a tie made of thicker material. Also, a tie made of a textured material will hold a knot better than one made from a smooth material.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Cross the ends

Step 3: Cross the ends

Cross the longer end of the tie over the shorter end to form an “X.”

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Pass the long end through the loop

Step 4: Pass the long end through the loop

Pinching the X together, lift it away from you slightly, and pass the longer end of the bowtie up and over the top of the X.

Adjust the tightness of the knot now, as you won’t be able to readjust later.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Double the short end on itself

Step 5: Double the short end on itself

Bring the shorter end up to the knot and form it into a bow-tie shape by folding the wide “bulb” of the hourglass in half. Its narrow midpoint should sit right at the knot. Use one hand to keep this bow in place the rest of the way.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Loop the long end over the bow

Step 6: Loop the long end over the bow

Bring the long end straight down over the middle of this bow and start to form it into a bow shape, too.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Push the bulb through the knot

Step 7: Push the bulb through the knot

Now here’s the tricky part: As you form this bow, simultaneously bring it up behind the first bow and pull the folded edge through the knot.

How To Tie a Bow Tie (with Playboy): Tighten the knot

Step 8: Tighten the knot

Pull on both bows at the same time to tighten the knot. Adjust the bow shapes to match and, if necessary, straighten the knot. Now quick—do something debonair!

Dating to the 18th century, the bow tie is likely derived from the French jabot, a style of frilly cravat.

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Comments (2)

ShawnCarla

Yay, and this one's cute too :)

over 2 years ago by ShawnCarla

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Ingall

yeah, she's gorgeous. you're kinda cute too though ;-)

about 1 year ago by Ingall

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