How to Tie a Bow Tie (Self Tie Bow Tie Knot) - How to Tie a Tie Easy Tutorial

Discover how to tie a bow tie (Self Tie Bow Tie Knot). This easy step by step guide on how to tie a bowtie focuses on the traditional bow tie knot – aka the 'self-tie', 'freestyle' or 'tie-it-yourself' bow tie.

The bow tie is a classic style necktie, tied around the collar of a shirt in a symmetrical fashion so that the two opposite ends form loops. This style of how to tie a necktie is simple to follow and well worth the effort. Self tied bow ties have a charm and authenticity which can’t be achieved with clip-on or pre-tied bowties. Wearing a clip-on or pre-tied bow tie to a ‘black tie’ event is a faux pas best avoided. Self-tied bow ties are typically associated with weddings (wedding tie knot, wedding bow tie), cocktail parties, proms, graduations, balls, homecomings, formal dinners and all sorts of special occasions. This is due to their almost universal inclusion in mens fashion and traditional formal attire. So, getting it right is crucial.

This step by step tutorial provides detailed, easy to follow instructions on tying a bow tie and what it should look like. The bow tie knot is undoubtedly one of the most stylish ways of tying a necktie. An elegant, stylish, fashionable knot that will earn you some sartorialist kudos.

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[AlmightyGWord]

Out of the 1500 videos I watched your the only person to break down the last part Thank You!!!

[PhilbertNYC]

Hallelujah! Finally someone who showed me how to tie a bowtie! I am going to a wedding in Amsterdam and am wearing a bowtie for the first time ever. I was warned by friends they'd never let me live it down if I got a pre-tied bowtie. So you have saved me, sir.

[markhoule]

Wow, I’ve tried dozens of videos. This is the only one that doesn’t race through or go to slowly. It doesn’t skip the magic difficult part. Great video. It’s the only tutorial that makes any sense at all.

[stephenlichtenthal]

Amazing. Took me a few because it was my very first bow tie. But a very polished and simple instructional video. British accent of narrator definitely rounds out the experience. Something about a British accent and bow ties.

[tenkawaguchi]

Absoute best bow tie demo on YouTube - hands down! Thank-you.

[TheBlackSpeed]

Finally, finally, finally...after EVERY VIDEO OF BOWTYING, I CAN FIND...THIS helped me. Something about THIS focusing on self-tie bow ties seemed to help. Omg. I owe you. Thank you very, very much.

[shubhendupl]

This is the best explanation among all. Much appreciated.

[Rodrigo-yvlk]

Thank you so much, all the tutorials I watched before this video led me to tie bow ties that I wasn't really happy with, but after I watched this tutorial I actually started tying bow ties that actually looked good! You made it seem really simple, thanks!

[donaldsheer]

Like so many others here, I had looked around on internet with no joy, but finding your tutorial success right away. Thank you ever so much!

[philipwebb]

Been tying bow ties for years, but never thought of pinching the front flaps together to make the back loop easier to push through the knot. Excellent tip.

[viennguyen]

I watched several videos but couldn't figure it out until this one. Thank you!

[zack]

since I was kid, my mom used to buy me a ready tied Bow, Pre-tied Shape Clip on, now I'm over 50 years old and still using it

[liem]

Spent an hour and a half trying many ways of tying a bow tie before I came across your method. I got it on the first try. As with any knot having a good explanation of how to tie it makes all the difference.

[avemariatu]

Thanks a lot, this was like the fifth or sixth video I checked and after almost an hour of frustration you finally led me to bowtie nirvana. I was really close to buying a pre-tied bow tie and call it a day...

[Hutchhxcx]

Endless thanks for the video that finally broke through the fog

[DanBreedsHill]

I was given a real bowtie by a co-worker and thanks to your video I have tied my first bowtie at age 52. Great video.

[vinsonjaye]

The best tutorial on tying a bow tie I've ever seen.

[Traveler_VIP]

Oh that how to tie a bow tie, I'm going to buy a bow tie, it's look cool.

[wildcat]

The best explanatory video I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you!

[rishabhbhatti]

The most descriptive and easy to understand tutorial on the Internet. Pardon the pun but, "Take a Bow!" :D