Tying a bow tie Way # 2 (the easy way)

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If you figured out how to tie a bow tie based on my previous instructable, this one should be a breeze. One of the main reasons that I do not use this method is that I have many bow ties that have different colored wings, and this method does not allow both colors or patterns to show on the final product. As you can see, the entire front of the bow tie is comprised of the striped pattern, and all of the polka dotted pattern is in the rear.

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Step 1: Lets begin...

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Start out the same way as in my first bow tie instructable by placing the bowtie over your neck, polka dots on one side, stripes on the other.

BangZingPow says: Jul 29, 2012. 6:23 AM

A very simple method to tying a bowtie.

What's interesting is that in the 1980âs, Casual Fridays, --- a chance to discard the jacket and tie for work and come in wearing jeans and golf shirts --- was actually the beginning trend that would lead to Business Casual, as being the common work dress code. With the exception of a few industries --- banking, law, etc. --- most business men wear golf shirts and chinos to work today.

Now, the tech world in Portland has begun a movement they call Fancy Fridays, where the men dust off the jackets and ties once a week. Possibly in another decade or so weâll be back to ties and suits for work?

Great article.

Everett De Morier
BangZingPow.com

moseph says: Jan 11, 2009. 4:21 PM

This method is genius because it removes 80% of problems I have with tying bow ties--namely half the time I mix up what is going on in the back. Having it all in the front is much easier.

BigCoCo (author) in reply to mosephJan 11, 2009. 9:27 PM

great! im glad it helped

AnarchistAsian says: Jan 5, 2009. 12:58 PM

AHHHHHH THE FACES!!!!!!!!

AnarchistAsian in reply to AnarchistAsianJan 5, 2009. 12:58 PM

=-0

cofosho says: Mar 21, 2008. 1:57 AM

Where did you get that fantastic tie? I've been into formalwear since sophomore year of high school when I worked for a tux shop. We never knew where to send peeps for classy ties, and all we had were these cruddy ones that ended up being way too short to tie around a normal neck.

I've found a couple sites, but none with a pattern like that. Nice Instructable, btw.

BigCoCo (author) in reply to cofoshoMar 21, 2008. 8:11 AM

My dad actually found this one at a local menswear store in my town. I've been collecting bow ties for a while now and have found that the best ties are always at places like Brooks Brothers (a bit more expensive but worth the money) or small local shops around town.