[quentinc]

I have the basics down, but every time I do it, it just comes out slightly weird (it's hard to describe exactly).

Are there any tips you would have for making it look professional?

[655321]

get a clip on.

[quentinc]

Originally Posted by 655321

get a clip on.

And sell out? No way

[LiverpoolFanatic]

You just hafta practice. I learned while in the Marines, and I still have to tie mine a couple times every time I need to wear one. Fortunately, at this point in my life, that isn't often.

[Shayonags]

Hi! Yes, now i know how to tie a bow tie!!!
Earlier i was in the same situation in which you are today, I guess!

Let me share with you my experience...
I had to go for a grand occasion wherein it was important for me to have my bow-tie on to get a gentleman look at the dinner!

But I didn't have any one to help me with a good shaped bow-tie. Everytime i tried, my bow-tie took a weird look! Very unprofessional as you rightly say!

Then, my dad referred me a good source that guided me how to tie a bow tie and it worked great. This source is a website called www.2tieatie.com that helped me learn not only bow tie but 15 different neckties.

It was like WOW!!!

Now I know 5 neck-ties out of the 15 different that the site teaches:

The Windsor Knot
The Half-Windsor
The Four-in-Hand Knot
Pratt Knot
Oriental Knot
Kelvin Knot
Nicky Knot
Victoria Knot
St. Andrew Knot
Plattsburgh Knot
Cavendish Knot
Grantchester Knot
Hanover Knot
Balthus Knot

Hope this helps you...!!!! Cheers!!!