How to Tie the Perfect Bow Tie | Lessons from a Men's Shop
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2013
- Learn to tie a real bow tie! At men's suit shop, Pursuit, we teach guys how to tie bow ties every day and have perfected the technique over thousands of lessons. While all your friends are rocking clip-ons, you'll set yourself apart with a bow tie you tied yourself. Once you've mastered the art of the bow tie stop by pursuityourself.com to find stylish bow ties to show off your new skill. Subscribe to see all the men's style lessons from Pursuit. And now that you know how to tie one, why not buy one from the experts: www.pursuityourself.com/bow-t...
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I'm 76 years old and never in my life attempted to tie a bow tie. When bow ties recently became popular I vowed I would learn how to tie one. I watched several videos on how to tie a bow tie. Some were confusing, some were stupid, but this one got me on the right road and now I'm tying my own bow tie with ease. Thanks so much!
"Recently"?
76?! Oh wow! I’m currently 15! It’s nice to see the older generations using UA-cam like you! :D
That's nice, but I don't remember asking.
@@itsyoboitrizzy4841 ok
Now you are illuminati ol' man!
Didn't make a tie but I did discover an new interest in asphyxiation.
I've had a couple David Caridean'Esque moments trying to tie this confounded apparatus.
LOLOL
My oldest son went to homecoming recently and wore a bow tie. He used this video to practice over and over again. Now he's a pro at it and yes he told me that he did untie it at the end of the night because some of his classmates doubted that he tied it himself.
+dave m Love hearing that Dave!
dave m he’s cool
The tip about pulling the elephant ears forward to get the other half through the hole in the back... absolutely genius.
YES
Yes. I've been doing everything except that part, and it made a big difference.
Threadless13 the ears forward to expose the loop was freak'n genius!
Threadless13 utter genius
Thanks fellas. Command performance today and groom has everyone in wedding party with matching bowties. So you kind of saved my ass as the father of the bride.
"Perfect knot is a sign of a clip on bow tie". 😂
9 yrs after the fact, and you folks are still my Go-To refresher folks for the Bow. THANKS!
pink one tied better than the teaching guy.
Carl HIRST
jajajajaaja yes
i had the same feelings too.
That's what good teachers do ;-)
Those who can, do. those who can't, teach
You guys are amazing! For someone who just purchased his first suit at the tender (LOL) age of 43 AND to learn how to tie a bow tie from the steps you have shown, is a miracle for me. Took about 15 min to get it right.
Thank you guys so much for the instructions!
Thank you thank you! Frustrated senior Prom guy & mom with first bow tie . Tried for 45 minutes using other videos . found your video and 5 minutes had it done!!! Excellent instructions!
Precise and clear description. Nothing sloppy like "right side needs to be longer". He says right side needs to be 2 inch longer. Says what the tricky part is. Gives tips on what the finishing touches involve. Nice!
Horrible instructions!!!
Tried three videos before finally managing with this one. Turns out I’m a child and animal references make my brain go brrrrrr
Instructions were not clear, I now have a rogue elephant on the loose, with a parrot on its shoulder, fighting a fish.
ridgeboi56 I heard about that
ridgeboi56 ahahahahahaha!
I read that before watching the video... it now makes more sense
ridgeboi56 a lot of useless bullshit was said on this video
🤣😂🤣
I just subscribed because your presenter on the bow tie was not only clear and helpful and respectful, but also gave off an aura of kindness that you can't fake.
When he walked out that door he immediately forgot how to tie a bow tie
😂😂😂!! Ya' got that right!!
Jahn TM that's how it goes I reckon
Fukuoka
I guarantee it
they liked my comment 7 years later??? i watched this video when i was 12
This is the only video I've found that actually made sense... must have been the cheesy animal puns... Great instructions.
SAME
+Joe Petch cheesy puns are the sign of a good teacher, that's how you remember
+Joe Petch For me it was the adjusting - none of the other videos really explained how to properly adjust it to make it tighter.
Also puns.
+Joe Petch For me it was always that last step before adjusting that never made sense. No one explains the loop in the hole properly. This made things so simple! :)
I was thinking the exact same thing. after multiple (failed) attempts after watching other videos I was able to get it on the first try using this video.
What a GREAT VIDEO!
It helped my 13yr old son tie his bow tie for his football dress day!
Thanks for helping this single mom out!
This video helped even me!🤣
This is one of the best videos I've seen on how to tie a bowtie. The use of the animal puns are brilliant. Easy to memorize.
The best video for this. I've forwarded to many wannabe bow tie wearers.
The first video we watched and I didn't have to search for another to help my son tie his bow tie. For years, I handmade them for him where the bow was already in place. I just purchased him a handmade one by J.Crew for the holidays. Thank you.
I am left-handed, and I reinforce every stereotype of leftedness one will find. This is BY FAR the best of all the videos and charts I found to try to learn to tie a bowtie (I just did the opposite of the right/left directions.). And I found the animal analogies quite helpful (but please, do not tell anyone that).
Best bowtie video on UA-cam, the "Counterclockwise" detail saved me. Thanks👏👏👏
The guy hes teaching is better than he is lol
Sure he is.
+nvk1001 but the teacher is a lot funnier
nvk1001 I noticed that to
that's what I thought
I went here to see if someone else also noticed. Haha
I used to wear a bow tie all the time and I had forgotten how to do it so I came here as I have a black tie event tomorrow. Works perfectly the technique shown here, the trick is the last bit it's not easy to get the tie looking symmetrical and you can overdo the tightening so the back is bigger than the front (not what you want). Otherwise, this is a solid video and probably the best I've seen for the teaching of a bow tie.
You know as kids, they use animals or objects to teach you methods of doing things. Like tying your shoes, and the laces are rabbit ears, that kind of thing. I've watched other videos giving an 'adult' explanation of how to form a bow tie and didn't get it down at all. Then I watch this video that uses dumbed down, child like explanations and I finally got it! I whisper to myself, 'parrot shoulder.... Fat fish... Like an elephant...' And it works! Just like I still use the bunny example still to tie my shoes as a 22 year old woman, I will always use the parrot, fish, and elephant to tie a good bow tie :P
Felicia Quintana And that's ok. We all have a way of remembering or doing things.
ViDeoDuDe1928
This was and is the only video that taught me to tie a perfect bow tie. It’s also the only one I found that thank fully wasn’t long winded like so many others. Great video.
after 3 different sets of instructions, this one finally got me to do it. thank you sirs
31.12.2022: first time I’ve been able to tie one of my (many) bow ties that have sat in a box. Thank you gentlemen. It meant I could at last match my turquoise, black & yellow diagonal stripe tie to my turquoise & penguin dress shirt - HOORAH! And I did it after only 2 watches of your vid & a number of pauses. Much admired by fellow chaps at NYE party tonight so will now practice on other bow ties for forthcoming(2023) events. SPLENDID! 👍🇬🇧🥂⚒
I agree with another in the fact that this is the one video that makes sense. So many out there are so long winded and corny. This is straight to the point and after this I was tying a bow tie with no problem. Two thumbs up!
I like how the guy who has "no idea what he's doing" tied a nicer tie XD No-shade.
I think one of the most important parts of this tutorial that I struggled with at first was the two loops part. When you tie it, you’re going to have one large bow in the front and then a smaller bow in the back. The bow in the front that’s larger has a loop on the left hand side. You can pull on it to tighten the front tie and make sure both sides of the bow are symmetrical in the front. Then you can pinch the front bow together and look at the smaller bow in the back which has a loop on the right side. You shouldn’t pull this loop all the way through or else youll eliminate that bow in the back. Just make sure it’s symmetrical. The whole bow tie knot isn’t going to be tight like a clip on, it’s going to be fluffier which is what makes it stand out vs a clip on.
What’s also super helpful is 1:36, pinch the bow together and turn your body in the mirror so you can really see that loop you’ve created. What made it click for me is that you have to pull the “elephant trunk” counter clockwise through that loop. From there the hard part is done and then you just adjust and tighten with the two loops you’ve now created.
I have watched this video on many special days. Weddings of friends, holiday parties, very special occasions. Watching this video means I have a lot to look forward to. Thanks so much for making this video, guys.
Y’all are amazing, first day ever trying to tie one (the day before a day wedding) and I got a perfect knot on my third try. Just want to say thank you for saving my wedding suit✊
Time and time again I come back and watch this, at least twice a year its a great instructional video
yup back again :)
And again haha :)
Same 😂
The best bow tie video tutorial ever.
Been watching youtube videos on how to tie this thing for 45 min, finally found this and got it! THANK YOU!
I have literally, seriously watched at least 50 videos on how to tie a bowtie and this is BY FAR the easiest for me to understand and it had me tying a bowtie in literally a few minutes. Thank you for this instruction! So much easier than those other videos! :)
Great tutorial and made learning how to tie a bow tie super easy! I watched several other videos and was very confused. After watching this, I was able to get it right the first time. Thanks for sharing!
1:47 Me everytime I forget how to tie a bow tie and come back to this video.
Easily the very best video on how to tie a bow tie properly! It's true that it makes absolute sense! It seems that most of the other videos are overly complicated and ALL seem so very long winded with repetitive rhetoric, where this one cuts to the chase, with easy stages to remember and for me personally went from a never tied one before to a perfect bow tie after the very first time trying. That's what we wanted and that is what you get here.
Extremely clear language with clear vision of each action. For left handed knot. Terrific .
This is the first video I've seen which explains the part of the 'tunnel'. Thanks you and your animals
Haven't heard it explained that simply before. Well done! Let me know when the next awesome bow tie sale is and I'll be there!
Hands down the best video on how to tie a bow tie
The best and easiest video on how to tie a bow tie on UA-cam. Thank you so much
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I had a job interview today and I needed something to help me not just look professional but also not so "young." Essentially a more "upscale" look. I struggled for about 2 hours with your video but I can now say I know how to tie a bow tie and I was able to get it right in time for my interview. Thank you
I now it’s 3 years later, but hope it helped, at least it’s an internal confidence builder. Keep smiling!
The guy who was learning how to tie the tie does a better job than the instructor 😂
In my Opinion, this is the best tutorial for Bow Ties. Thanks!
My go-to bow tie instructional video.
I love how the learner in this video's Bow tie looks better than the on shows teaching.
I wear a bow tie to work every day. This is the video I learned to tie them from. They're dressy, they give a nice visual pop, but they also give you that go-to-hell look without being a hipster d-bag. Plus, it's nearly impossible to spill food on a bow tie - the same can't be said for regular ties. They're also easy to make (see 'how to sew a bow tie' on UA-cam).
I remember using this video almost 4 years ago after searching through other confusing videos. I've come back as I'm tying it myself again and boy am I glad I did!
SUPER smart of somebody to show a neophyte trying to do this next to the person who knows how, for easy, fast audience identification. PLUS, using mnemonics during the instruction. Inspired bits of psychological insight. Cheers!
Instructions not clear. Hair stuck in blender
Officially added 'How to tie a bowtie' to my skillset. Thanks UA-cam!
This is a great video. I have watched a many other videos and always stumbled about half-way through when it came time to "find the hole" in the back of the bow tie to push the remainder of the bow tie through. This video actually shows you how to pinch the two sides together and pull away to locate the hole in the back. Great job guys.
I come back to this video every time I need a refresher. When I'm trying my bow tie, I also intone the name of the animals as I tie them. Thank you so much!
Great video. My problem is I always swing the first fold in the wrong direction. This video is easier than using any pictures on the net. Thanks!
I viewed several videos including a Playboy Playmate try and teach me how to tie a bow without success, then I watched your video and after 1minute and 53 seconds I was able to successfully tie a bow. Thank you so much for the simple explanation! Can you teach me calculus? :-)
franz limonta I can imagine watching a Playboy playmate was somewhat distracting to the actual lesson.
I watch this video once a year and it never disappoints. 3rd year running 😅
My autistic son loves bow ties, this video has helped me learn how to tie a bow tie. Thank you!
I think its hilarious how every bow tie tutorial has about 1/10 of people disliking it because they couldn't figure it out :P Its not the video guys! Its you!
I looked at 3 other videos and couldn't do it but THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME! The animal puns really help you find your place in the process. You saved me!
Best bow tie video. You fellows have done something amazing -- covered a subject MUCH BETTER THAN Bill Nye the Science Guy. Now how many people can say that? GREAT JOB.
Wow this was the easiest video to learn from. Not gonna say which three other you tubers attempted to make an “easy” tutorial, but this one actually did.
I always return to this video when I forget how to tie one. Always a reliable video
Griffin F I always come back to this too when I need to tie mine, lol.
"Bow Ties are cool"
Indeed!
+김병주 (SimpsonsForever) so is a fez
InfinityWizard So is a stetson!
Better than ties
well, it is in a tuxedo
This is the BEST!!! The bit about the elephant ears is really helpful!
Best video on the net for tying bow ties. I am also 76 and learned from your instructions. Thank you.
I don't think this guy knows what a pun is...
Do you mean a metaphor? Like the animals he was using as metaphorical visual aids? Sounds like you dont know what a pun is. What about irony... Do you know what that is?
@@NowhereMan7 I know what an asshole is. His post is 3 fucking years old. Oooh. Sick burn.
Any Minor World That Breaks Apart ok but he literally says “animal pun” in the video
Bow ties are cool!
I watched four other videos in an attemt to learn this skill, and none of them were as simple to understand and demonstrative as this. Well done, gentlemen. Thanks for posting.
Thank you guys! You saved the night :) No one in our house could figure out how to tie my son's bow tie for his high school winter formal. THANK YOU!!!
I can't fucking do this for my life i have seen every video and can't learn
Same...
I figured out. When you loop it through the hole, you have to go in the opposite direction.
Pj Maier, I've been trying since around 2PM today and I've done alot of cursing and punching things. The first key (which alot of these videos left out) is the being able to see the little hole in the back trick. I didn't find it that difficult up to that point. Then the second key is which way the loops are facing. Once you understand that it is essentially the same as tying your shoes you'll get it. When you make the loop with the first end, the loop itself should be facing the direction of whichever hand you are holding it with, and likewise, you need to push the middle of the other end through to make the second loop. I was pushing the end through and couldn't figure out why it didn't work.
Pj Maier It looks easy to do, and it really is easy to do. With practice, you can do it in the dark like I can. The real problem is that it is an awkward place to be doing fine work with your hands, and that is why you have trouble with it. Just keep practicing. You'll figure it out eventually.
it took me 20 videos pal. you'll get there
Will it work on a blue bow tie
I just watched this video with the father of my kids and it was so simple and easy to tie this bow tie .. he's never known how to before we watched this.. great god guy!!
After several other videos this was the only one I found that actually explained how to tighten the bow so it doesn't look horrible. I did good on accident my first try and just couldn't replicate it and was getting frustrated. Thanks a million!
The best video I’ve seen thus far. It’s such a pay it forward teaching technique.
Now I regret buying the clip on. This isn't nearly as daunting as I thought it would be.
The only video I watched on this topic and I got it first go in front of a mirror. The animal references do help to remember the steps when learning. Thanks guys!
This is by far the easiest video I've ever used for tying a bow tie. Good pace, very specific instructions, easy to follow
This video is the only reason I can get dressed for lodge lol.
I'm doing that right now!
I'm having trouble tightening the KNOT and it PISSES ME OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea me too
Jacob Elgart
I figured it out. Make sure both loops are on opposite sides of one another.
Yea i just got it too but thanks
Jacob Elgart don't be mad at yourself ! ...just don't ever get married bro hahah
Did you get it yet?
AWESOME!!! This version is by far the "BEST" way to learn to tie.... I learned this in about 30 minutes!!! I will be practicing this version to perfect my tie!!! thanks guys!!!
I watched like 4 videos before finding this one. The how you make the knot tight and ease it in is so crucial to this making sense. So many videos pull it tight 1 and done and it just did not make sense. Thank you!
Im having trouble putting the `elephant trunk` halfway through the hole. In fact I dont see the hole
if no "hole in the back " it is usually down to bow tie being too small
I watched God knows how many of these videos, and this was the one that taught me - the elephant thing really works! Big thanks from the UK, chaps.
thank you for the clearest explanation of how to get this done. I was finally able to give a speech this past week for the first time wearing a bowtie thanks to this video!
It's funny because I'm watching this so I can tie my dates bow tie for prom
How was prom? 🤣🤣
And..... I got lost on step 1
Thanks guys! At long last I can tie a bow tie. I'm really grateful.
....ditto what Mr. Saturn said! After 5 different vids, this one made it happen! Thanks guys!!
Fuck it, I'm buying a clip on.
at least find a clip on that doesn't look too perfect?
I can't do it
yes you can just keep trying
yes you can just keep trying
Yes you can just keep trying
*insert Shia Lebouf Just do it meme*
If you can't do it after this easy video then I don't know what to say!? Watch it again and then just "Do it" at the same time as watching it.
This is such a great video. I have used it a couple of times and went out to parties and had numerous compliments on my bow tie. Props to the guys who made this video.
Of all the demos I watched, this was the best for me. After a couple of tries, nailed it. As silly as they are the animal / finger references helped a bunch. Thank you!
This is total BS. Show a side cam of someone doing it because it obviously isn't working for people including myself.
If you can play contra, you can tie a tie.
I laughed pretty hard at this.
thank you
Ian Fullen This one worked for me with a nice side view www.gentlemansgazette.com/how-to-tie-a-bow-tie/
Ian Fullen I don't know what your problem is... worked for me
SOMEBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please tell me what I'm doing wrong... After the elephant, when you put it through the hole, I can't get it into the F***ING hole and now I mad!
Make a bigger hole hahahahah
You shouldn't have laughed at the elephant. Elephants never forget..
Freddo Flintstono is it real that they don't forget
This Video literally saved my life tonight. Thank you kind Sir!
This was probably one of the best instructed bow tie videos I've seen. Nice work.