For complete beginners, practice tying the bow tie first on your thigh, recommends Machlovitz. Follow these simple instructions to achieve the perfect bow. “Practice makes perfect,” assures ...

To help students prepare for such events, UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake gave them step-by-step instructions on how to tie a bow tie, as seen in this YouTube video posted by ucirvinenews.

For more detailed information and step-by-step instructions ... have been tying ties all their life can get all tangled when faced with the necktie’s more formal cousin - the bow tie.