How to Tie a Bow Tie

[aztinoth]

To this day I still come watch this whenever I start forgetting how to tie a bow tie. Thank you so much Alton for bringing the bow tie into my wardrobe where it now belongs!

[StringJack]

Better living through Alton Brown.  Your pretzel recipe has made me (locally) famous...your bow tie lesson has made me... well... almost AltonAwesome.  After watching the video a couple of times, I decided to pop over to my local mans warehouse and pick out some ties for a get together for friend who was having a soiree at the Marriott in Annapolis. 

Saturday evening, I donned my best coat, new fancy checkered bow tie and headed downstairs to the bar for pre-dinner cocktails.  I had only been a bowtie man for FIVE minutes and as I stepped off the elevator a lovely lady immediately commented that she LOVED my bow tie!  (And then turned to her significant other and suggested HE were one).  It was a half win.  I strutted to the bar and had a fabulous time knowing I was the second coolest guy on the planet courtesy of Alton the Fabulous.

[katyjans]

Alton Brown just said that bow ties are cool. My life is complete.

[chelseag]

I will never understand people who dislike Youtube videos, especially ones as great as Alton Brown's.

[Manoloelgomo]

You're doing the public service this world needs Alton!

[TheCommissarM]

Hi Alton!

it's been a whole year since this episode was posted, are you due to make anymore, I know your a busy man, but I would love to see more of your videos and inventions, advice and instructions,

thanks for giving me the courage to wear bow ties too.

Cheers

Mike

[JRSportBrief]

I actually learned something on YouTube. Traditional ties can bite the dust. 

[MattTester]

Never owned one. Never knew how to tie one. Method is easier than I expected. Very useful.

[nlicky]

Well this is the first time I've seen Alton Brown do something not food related. But hey, since he does wear bow ties pretty often, it's really neat seeing a tutorial on bow ties with his style of narration.

[jennakeith]

don't forget that fezzes bunkbeds and Stetsons are cool as well

[dougxc]

Alton Brown is like my adopted father. He's handed down all sorts of timeless advice over the years. From the chemistry of cooking to the finer points of men's style, Alton has taught me how to be a gentleman and a scholar. Now if only he could teach me about the birds and the bees.

[stevelewis]

Well, JCPenny did not have any diamond tips so I had to settle. Next time.
Now let me say that this particular method is the best way to tie a bow tie. It was a frustrating two hours, but only because I tried to do it with a tee shirt on. Put on a collared shirt and try it that way, makes all the difference helping to keep the knot tight. The majority of videos instruct one to tuck it into the loop behind the bow, but I couldn't get it that way. Like most Alton Brown tips, this one rocks! 4 stars!

[epicpolyphony]

As a member of the bow-curious community, thank you for this lovely video; both educational and delightful!

[Aldo_raines]

Alton, you have taught me how to cook and love food from a scientific point of view. You shown me a simple way to tie bow tie and the coolest kind of bow tie to have. Is there an aspect of my life in which you have not guided me? I'll get back to you on that. Love the new YouTube channel, by the way.

[inczo]

Alton's double loop is the key, that is the step I keep getting messed up on in other bow tie directions, this way is so much easier!!!

[susanevatte]

THANK YOU, Alton!! You have inspired both my husband and myself to have more respect for ourselves and those we meet by dressing better. We're not there yet, but we are making progress.

[claymoreashborne]

Thank you so much!
My wife LOVES the look of bow ties, but I've been so nervous to even give it a try.
This step-by-step tutorial really helps me feel more confident about purchasing my first bow tie. :)

Great movie making skills!

[SamuelLHazel]

I'm bow-curious...and I just bought a bow tie yesterday. Thank you for teaching me so much about bow ties, Alton!

[Jiaeme]

Alton Brown is the best person ever, let's be honest he's rad.

[skrdn]

It's funny that you posted this video. I was just in a store on the 28th and while walking past the formal ware, I commented that I should really learn to tie a real bow tie one of these days, in case I ever need to wear a tux. Perfect timing!