The bow tie might label you as an eccentric, so here are some precautions to observe.
Too small a bow tie looks childish. On the other hand an oversized one makes you look like a clown or like you gift-wrapped your head! The ideal size corresponds with the distance between your collar ends. In no way should the width of the bow tie exceed that of your neck.
Here some useful tips when tying:
1-2. Make the front end slightly longer.
3. Grip the "wannabe" knot with index finger and thumb of your left hand.
4. Fold the front end with your right hand as shown and then guide it behind the wannabe, still holding that one with your left hand. Slide the folded part through the back of the knot-to-be, and - voila! - you just succeeded in tying a bow tie!
5-6. Pull gently at the loops on each side of the knot. To tighten the knot, stick a finger in one loop at a time and pull, while firmly holding the opposite end.
When untying the bow tie, at first pull gently at the free end at the rear..
It is wise to keep a number of bow ties in circulation, so they can relax and reshape. (Particulary important to silk fabric).
