The Art of Tying a Bow Tie

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Tying a tie is an art that elevates any outfit. Whether you prefer a classic Four-in-Hand, a balanced Half Windsor, or an elegant Prince Albert knot, the right technique makes all the difference. Our step-by-step guide will help you master these iconic tie knots with style and precision.

How to: tie — STEP 1: Place the tie around your neck with the wide end on the left and the narrow end on the right. The narrow end should finish just above the navel.

How to: tie — STEP 2: Cross the wide end over the narrow end to the right.

How to: tie — STEP 3: Bring it back under the narrow end and up to the left

How to: tie — STEP 4: Cross it over again to the right, resting the wide end over your left shoulder.

how to_ tie — STEP 5: Place a finger under the loop around your neck and grip the middle of the wide end

How to: tie — STEP 6: Pull the wide end downward toward your chest, so the back side of the tie now faces forward.

How to: tie — STEP 7: Bring the wide end up toward your right shoulder and fold it back through the loop around your neck.

How to: tie — STEP 8: Thread the wide end through the front loop of the knot

bow tie — STEP 9: Adjust the knot by carefully pulling the wide end while holding the narrow end

Oscar jacobson Guide — STEP 10: Adjust the knot by carefully pulling the wide end while holding the narrow end.

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