{"id":733,"date":"2018-10-29T17:07:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T17:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/?p=733"},"modified":"2026-09-21T14:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T21:21:05","slug":"how-to-tie-a-bow-tie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/how-tos\/how-to-tie-a-bow-tie\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tie A Bow Tie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Off The Cuff: Best Way To Tie A Bow Tie?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Um3_iITwg74?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The bow tie is for a certain type of man\u2013one with style, confidence and the desire to stand out. He just needs to learn one thing: how to tie a bow tie.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[su_row]<br \/>\n[su_column size=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>Start with one end about two to three inches longer than the other. The perfect start ensures a perfect finish.<br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[su_column size=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width alignnone wp-image-828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bowtie Step 1 image\" width=\"1040\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step1-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step1-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step1-2-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><br \/>\n[\/su_column]<br \/>\n[\/su_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[su_row]<br \/>\n[su_column size=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Cross both ends and tuck the longer one over and underneath the shorter side. Then, place it up and over your shoulder. This ties the bow tie around your neck and sets up a pivotal step.<br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[su_column size=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width alignnone wp-image-829 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bowtie Step 2 Image\" width=\"1040\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step2-2.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step2-2-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[su_row]<br \/>\n[su_column size=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<p>Fold the shorter side into the shape of a bow. Now, pinch the bow-shaped side up against your neck above the top button to form one side of the bow tie. This is when the bow begins to take its shape.<br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[su_column size=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width alignnone wp-image-830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bowtie Step 3 Image\" width=\"1040\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step3-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step3-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step3-1-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><br \/>\n[\/su_column]<br \/>\n[\/su_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[su_row]<br \/>\n[su_column size=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\n<p>Pull the long side over the bow and pinch both sides together. The bow tie should resemble a \u201cT\u201d where the long side is over the top of the bow-shaped side. Now you\u2019re in position to complete the final step.<br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[su_column size=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width alignnone wp-image-831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bowtie Step 4 image\" width=\"1040\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step4-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step4-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step4-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step4-1-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><br \/>\n[\/su_column]<br \/>\n[\/su_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[su_row]<br \/>\n[su_column size=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5<\/h3>\n<p>Fold the middle of the hanging end backward and push it through the loop that\u2019s behind the bow. All that\u2019s left to do is adjust the bow to your liking.<br \/>\n[\/su_column]<\/p>\n<p>[su_column size=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-width alignnone wp-image-832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bowtie Step 5 Image\" width=\"1040\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step5-1.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step5-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step5-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bowtie_step5-1-425x425.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><br \/>\n[\/su_column]<br \/>\n[\/su_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There you have it. Five steps and you\u2019re ready to rock a bow tie for whatever occasion you see fit. Just make sure to get one with a pattern and color that complements your suit and personality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menswearhouse.com\/blog\/how-tos\/\">Learn more<\/a> wardrobe tips and tricks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bow tie is for a certain type of man\u2013one with style, confidence and the desire to stand out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":1042,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58,292],"tags":[316,320,340,297,336,301,335],"class_list":["post-733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-tos","category-formal-style","tag-accessories","tag-bow-tie","tag-dress-shirt","tag-formal-accessories-and-styling","tag-suit","tag-suit-prep-and-maintenance","tag-tuxedo","with-featured-image"],"acf":{"mw_seo_title":"How To Tie A Bow Tie | Men's Clothing Guide: Expert Advice from Men's Wearhouse","mw_seo_description":"Bow ties require a specific tying technique. 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