LEARN TO TIE a REAL BOW TIE: Watch Before You Wear

Here is the perfect beginner guide for how to tie a bow tie in six easy steps. If you are you are male identifying or a women who loves menswear, learning this skill is a right of passage. I've broken it down in multiple ways with different outfits! Which one is your favorite?
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One of the earliest forms of westernized neckwear, the bowtie is subtext for sophistication and intellectualism due to it’s history of being worn but doctors, lawyer, architects, professors and the like. However subtext aside bowties can be worn by anyone (Male Identifying, Female Identifying, Non Binary) in both formal and casual settings.
I learned how to tie a bow tie about 10 years ago from a youtube video so I figured I'd make one of my own. Though many videos break down the steps, few use multiple types of bowties to help you learn best. I've included the Butterfly, Diamond Point, and Modified Butterfly and examples on how to style them. There is no greater sartorial skill then knowing how to tie a real bow tie. With this tutorial you can get rid of you pre tied, clip on, little boy bow ties and graduate to the expert levels of trying that tie.
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ABOUT DANDY WELLINGTON
Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. Influenced by the style and skill of classic entertainers of the past but with his feet planted in the present, it’s no surprise that this Tisch grad has made a name for himself across the globe. From producing stylish events all over New York to performances in St. Petersburg, London, and Sydney, Dandy solidifies himself as not only an impeccably dressed man-about-town, but a bonafide man-of-the-world.
Boasting an impressive and eclectic list of clients that includes the likes of Pomelatto, Bergdorf Goodman, RewardStyle, and the National Museum of African Art, Dandy puts his uniquely well-dressed stamp on everything from his events to his music. Whether he’s organizing a dinner party at Norwood Club or crooning with his jazz band at The Rainbow Room, the crowd is well-coiffed and the scenery is elegant.
Dandy’s signature panache and eye for detail has earned him features in The New York Times, Vogue Magazine, and various other outlets renowned for their taste and sophistication. Mr. Wellington epitomizes the undeniable cool of the Jazz Age, while also bringing a progressive perspective befitting of the ever-changing landscape of our modern lifestyle. His appreciation for the swinging big bands, elegant parties, and beautifully tailored clothing of the 1920’s/30’s, paired with his contemporary edge, make him a certifiable renaissance man and a true modern dandy.

[@DandyWellington]

Which outfit was your favorite? Were you able to tie a bow tie?

[@mi.homefarmsteadtherekucs5476]

1 is my favorite but they are all the bees knees! 🐝

[@DavidCollinsRivera]

#3 was my favorite outfit, including the look with the tie, but #2 was my favorite tie on its own. Funny how a tie can add so much to the final visual result!

[@DandyWellington]

So true!!

[@DandyWellington]

Cheers!! Thanks for watching ✌🏾

[@sabrinafairclough]

#3!

[@gustercc]

25 videos and you were the one that finally taught me how to do it correctly

[@kgk49]

When it comes to teaching someone with 10 thumbs how to tie a bowtie, your youtube video is the best! Made my day, and keep teaching!

[@sallys.2707]

"little boys bow tie...." I never felt so attacked hahahaha x)

[@ShelvesterD]

Super smart to use a tie with different colored sides at first, it made it way easier to follow along! I'll definitely be forwarding this to my fiance for our wedding. Thanks!

[@hgexjones]

I thought I had an idea of how a bowtie would be tied but I was so wrong 🤣 And trying to pick a favorite outfit is almost impossible - they're all amazing ❤️

[@DandyWellington]

Thanks so much!!

[@remmyx4012]

As a nonbinary folk who is into both vintage men and women's fashion, I can't thank you enough, Dandy! I'm so glad to find you, it's great to have more vintage men's fashion content on youtube, you make them 100 times better though. keep 'em coming, love from Turkey! 🧡

[@DandyWellington]

Thanks for watching and this comment! It’s so important to me to put out inclusive and positive content highlight the diversity within the world vintage scene.

[@gwenchapman5068]

@@DandyWellington The line "if you are new to menswear or male identifying dress" made me smile so much thank you

[@monsterx3055]

booo

[@monsterx3055]

@@DandyWellington when men and women had very defined social roles, isn't that kind ironic

[@ratsbelongnowhere2548]

Can I just say I’m obsessed with the music 🧡🧡🧡

[@DandyWellington]

Many thanks!

[@crypticwestwind876]

God, i was at a 20s party the other day, everyone had clip ons suspenders and ties, and i was just crying in my corner with my button on suspenders and proper bow tie.

[@DandyWellington]

Haha

[@Eviepossible]

Number 2 was my favorite, but the dance moves on all of them were great! You are a great teacher, so patient and measured!

[@AbbyCox]

I just need to say this. HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT BOWTIES OF ALL TIME AND I AM LITERALLY SCREAMING RIGHT NOW. 😭😭😭🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@spazarific]

This is going to be so useful for me to help my customers when they dont know how to tie a bow tie!

[@DandyWellington]

I’m so glad it’ll be helpful!! Thanks for watching.

[@TealCheetah]

"Menswear or male identifying dress" Thank you

[@monsterx3055]

abomination, some might say.

[@resurrectedwreck]

I love the aesthetic of grey and burgundy together, so outfit #3 was my favourite. Thank you for making this fun, informative tutorial!

[@DandyWellington]

Thanks so much for watching!! If anyone you know needs to learn how to tie a bow tie, I them! ✌🏾

[@JacksonBarker-jl1pm]

100% THE best video I have seen on how to tie a bow te- great explanation, the only one I have seen explaining which hands do what. SO east to follow -you saved my week teaching me this!

[@albertobaranao8532]

You're the best! I have spent the last two years of my life trying to tie this knot and I always gave up because was so frustrating, I saw your video and in minutes I did it. Thank you so much! Now is time to the Vintage era!

[@rloge]

I just learned the easy way to tie a bow tie. I also know that this is the best video on KZbin to learn how to tie bow tie. Many thanks.

[@jetsroka3552]

For me, 3 was my favorite. I did not realize so much went into bow ties. Thank you.

[@francissiaya131]

You are a fun and cool cat!!!…I was in a bind while tryna go to a holiday party and didn’t know how to tie a bow-tie. You saved the day 👍🏿

[@DavidCollinsRivera]

Yes! The official Dandy Wellington method! Absolutely marvelous!

[@DandyWellington]

Cheers!!

[@drew2000four]

You’re the 4th bow tie video I watched and finally got it on. Thanks!

[@gh00stbeard]

THANK YOU! That "two thumb, pinch the ends" part did the trick.

[@Jane155-x6d]

Oh my god, this video came at the perfect moment! I've started to incorporate ties in my outifts but couldn't for the life of me understand how get around the bow tie! What a saviour!

[@lilybloome1601]

I wore a suit and a bow tie to my winter formal this year. I think I was the only one in a real self-tie and it made me feel very fancy. The education on collar types was SO helpful, thank you! I love your content.

[@DandyWellington]

I have a menswear for womxn class coming up, You can take it to learn more.

[@katherinekruger8171]

This is so helpful!!! Thank you! Bowties are less intimidating now

[@DrMG-ku2il]

Thank sir. I'm now prepared for my V.P. interview. This is my first bow tie wearing.

[@faithholy3245]

Thank you, Dandy. You are the best. I make my own bow ties so naturally I like No1 outfit with the modified bow tie. You have increased my design and skill set tremendously; I will now add more self-tie bow ties to my wardrobe.

[@sebhholz]

This is the most charming and helpful how-to on all of KZbin. Thank you so much, Sir!

[@greetersLetsPlays]

This was about the 8th video I've watched on how to tie a bow tie. And this is where I stop watching videos, because now I can tie one. Thank you so much for these instructions. They were clear, easy to follow, and they explained a lot that the other videos just don't.

[@saraschwindt3928]

OMG, thank you! I have been trying to figure out how to do this and going through SO MANY tutorials on KZbin--none of them made sense. This is such an excellent and user-friendly explanation of how to tie a bow tie!

[@SewHealthyWithDiane]

Your videos are great, but I was very inspired by this one! I’ll be making a ton of bow ties for my sons now (and maybe for myself)! Also, your music is so enjoyable, I’ll have to download it!

[@DandyWellington]

Keep me updated!!

[@bigprettyman3795]

Hi Dandy! I’m Timothy ‘ Big Pretty’ Crowe of Big Pretty Man, the channel for XL man who wants to live large and in charge. Thank you for this Bow-tie tutorial. Best I’ve seen on KZbin. Love your vintage style. You know patterns and contrasts like a pro. If ever in Philly hit me up. We satorial advisors on KZbin have to stick together!

[@RobertJones-et7gh]

I've always worn regular neck ties. However, now I am trying to learn how to tie a bowtie. I've seen a few videos. Your video is the easiest one to understand and follow. Using two different colored sides is... brilliant!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@ronaldmartell6969]

The absolutely easiest tutorial I’ve found! Thank you!

[@ericcarr931]

Thank you sir! I have always appreciated the bow tie and alas have several of the pre-tied variety. But now... armed with your very well-done tutorial, I will seek out loose bow ties and proudly tie them myself. I am so jazzed to see someone like me that enjoys vintage clothing and dressing snappy. Cheers!

[@fraeuleinrosenmaier]

I really like your way of teaching. And your humor just puts a huge smile on my face! :)

[@DandyWellington]

Thanks very much. I tried to do something different but clear.

[@laracristol91]

I mean, all of the outfits are awesome. But the first one is definitely my fav. 10/10 to all of them

[@MrSuperdutta]

This is the one that finally got me there! Thanks, DW!

[@linville15]

I have forever been trying to figure out how to tie a bow tie, your instruction makes so much sense, thank you!!

[@jhasonw2163]

Brother, this is hands down the best bow tie video I've ever seen. And I'm not just saying that cuz we're both black - lol seriously this is amazing! And I love the style, the dancing, all of they thought you mixed in. Amazing.

[@joeylestrange9803]

Outfit number 2 definitely my favorite! Absolutely loved the video!

[@gato4243]

Omg! All your outfits are on point!

[@phillipcantrell8441]

Best video on this topic I've ever seen

[@anahstonproductions53]

Thank you so much for this. You're the only one who really explained it clearly

[@TonyaC]

The flowered bow tie is life. Outfit 3 is my favorite aesthetic

[@tomfala]

I've seen quite a few videos teaching hoe to tie a bowtie. Your is definitely the best!

[@oswynkn]

using the two tone tie in the first video made it easy to follow along. thank you.

[@artkaufman595]

Thank you for this! I wear a bow tie 3-5 times a year so I have to keep coming back to KZbin to relearn. This time for Dapper Day, the outfit will include a green pair of Dandy Wellington's from American Duchess!

[@paulfetter3915]

Number 3. Great tutorial!

[@phroney]

Finally a bow tie tutorial that makes sense.

[@benedictdifranco8945]

Love it, love it, love it, excellent tutorial. I am left-handed so I have to do everything the opposite, but your tutorial makes it very easy to follow. Burgundy is my favorite color.

[@slevinkalebra5578]

Love the video. I have no idea why the other trillion or so videos I watched made it so complicated and convoluted. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I loved all the outfits at the end. It's impossible to select one as my absolute favourite. Totally crash and on fleek. Truly shiny. They make me pine for the days when men's fashion was actually fashionable. Of course I wasn't alive back then and we aren't supposed to miss what we never had; but somehow I do. It isn't relevant to bow ties or men's fashion in general but for those interested here are the lyrics to the Captain Planet theme song. Thanks for the Captain Planet reference as well. "earth!" "fire!" "wind!" "water!" "heart!" "go planet!" "by your powers combined, i am captain planet!" captain planet, he's a hero gonna take pollution down to zero he's our powers magnified and he's fighting on the planets side captain planet, he's a hero gonna take pollution down to zero gonna help him put asunder bad guys who like to loot and plunder "you'll pay for this captain planet!" "we're the planeteers, you can be one too!" "cuz saving our planet is the thing to do!" "looting and polluting is not the way!" "hear what captain planet has to say!" "the power is yours!"

[@user-ly9ug1ux4p]

Fantastic, love it ! I have seen a few video clips and this one is the most convenient one. I also love fun of explaining this. Great "Thank you" !!!

[@FitItFitnessNoel]

Thank you bro!! Your video was the one that finally helped me !!

[@moonargentum]

I learned how to tie a bow tie when I worked in a suit shop, so I could help the customers. I didn't know the trick with folding the 'wings' forwards, though! Super useful, I was always fumbling when trying to find the hole to push the back bit through (it sounds so weird like this haha), thanks! My favourite outfit has to be nr. 3, just so classic! I loved your dance at the end :)

[@kzisnbkosplay3346]

I think I like #2 the best, just because you were having so much fun!

[@tourianwilliams2002]

Love the suits! Numbers 2 and 3 are my favorites.

[@maximum.cat.entropy]

2 is best outfit. Also the plaid & lime green tie was a good choice for the tutorial.

[@katinkasirena]

Came over from Abby Cox. You had me at Captain Planet.

[@tedmacat]

I'm so grateful this video exists 🤩

[@sarahhurley2459]

Thank god for you I tried 4 films before you and this was the only that worked. Great choice of music too 👌

[@JaleaWard]

You are my new hero. The video I didn't know I needed, but will now be bookmarked for reference :)

[@DandyWellington]

Amazing!! Thanks

[@amiejo]

The bow tie from number two would be the perfect inspiration piece for an Up themed Dapper Disney bound. Makes me think of the balloons! With a light blue pinstriped shirt, yellow vest, grey jacket and pastel madras slacks and you could be Carl and Ellie’s house

[@HearthandSickle]

Thank you so much for this! I learned how to tie a standard tie as a kid from my Pa and it’s seen me through tying for myself as well as for several past beaus who didn’t know how. I am currently learning how to hand sew self-tie bow ties and knowing how to tie them will help when constructing them . Ms. Rebecca

[@DandyWellington]

Wonderful I look forward to seeing the result!

[@michaelsterling8065]

Tie- Space should be the new dandy social network.

[@leelyon9412]

I liked all the outfits. In order though 2,3,1. This was very helpful!!! Thanks!

[@noelndj]

Only video that helped me tie it right! 🎉

[@TRocksGarage777]

Number two was my favorite. Love the dark jacket with light colored vest, that's hot!

[@SeSeMittens]

Okay, I do not own a bow tie but now I want some and look like a handsome lady with them. Thank you for showing this :D

[@michaelmerta8956]

It was more easy than I thought 👍very well done sir.

[@martakixd]

My favourite outfit is yes. Also, amazing class about collars on top of how to tie a bowtie.

[@aaronbrodie6357]

Love this video, and love the green and purple outfit!

[@justusshabazz-allah4074]

Best video I’ve see beloved gratitude

[@pattikubacki622]

Outfit number 3 is my favorite although I do love them all.

[@DandyWellington]

Cheers!

[@undefeatedpakiable]

Really love how he dresses up

[@mcsoupman]

Legit best video on bow tie!!

[@wiinidiaz]

Sewrena sent me! This looks so exciting and informative too! I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos! 👋😊🧡⭐ I liked Number 1 and 3 equally! 🤣

[@oliviertovar9395]

Thank you very much Dandy Wellington, I just addored the modified bow tie with dettachable collar!!

[@elizabethbyrdcarlson894]

This is beautiful! Thank you!

[@ctgraphy]

Thanks so much for this! Definitely the most engaging tie tutorial I've ever seen! (Fav outfit #1, w/ that cherry blossom tie!)

[@yelnats61]

Great video. I’ve been looking for how to tie a bow tie, and this is the best. I like all 3 outfits, but I’ll pick #1. Thanks. Just subscribed!

[@centomix]

Great.. you make me want to put a bow tie on right away 😂

[@DandyWellington]

haha that's the idea!

[@GhostCharacter]

What a great video!! I am an accomplished dressmaker and am learning tailoring for my fiance, and one thing I have noticed is that the *movement* of quality menswear is so much more fluid than that of fused/cheap clothing. I love seeing the grace with which nice clothing flows along with energetic movements!

[@megscady]

Thank you for this important public service announcement! You are an absolute gem. Can’t wait to watch more ❤️

[@poephila]

Ok I guess I have to subscribe. These videos are just so joyful!

[@ojhudson8]

Finally! I got it! Thank u!!!!!

[@TheCaptscar97]

All look good but if I have to choose = 3. Thanks very much for your help. Wearing mine now but off on holiday soon hence the refresh.

[@alankovacik1928]

your style is an inspiration!

[@hollynotholy]

I loved the outfit 3!

[@mikepeters8132]

Amazing thanks!! Ive gone for wing-tip and black silk tie for NYE 2021-2022. I hope you have a great 2022

[@mi.homefarmsteadtherekucs5476]

I Always love your videos! Keep them coming & have a Dandy day🎩🧳❤️😍

[@phemstreetable]

Love the tutorial, and will employ your lessons as soon as possible! I’ve been afraid of the bow ties in my drawer, and have avoided them for years.

[@elzakun]

I've just discovered your videos and they are so amazing!

[@ridicuulnet]

Thanks for this video! I finally managed it! 😃

[@The214thRabidFangirl]

Outfit one looks like you're going to a summer wedding, but my favorite is number three

[@jamescoleman6570]

Excellent video, Mr. Wellington! Best instructional bow tie lesson I’ve ever seen.

[@kellyculver2264]

Thank you!! Bowties have always been a mystery for me, and I thought it was impossible- but no longer!

[@LibTech08]

This was helpful! I like all outfits!

[@kevinhoughton3589]

This is fantastic!

[@DandyWellington]

Cheers!

[@Shimarenda]

Wow! I've been using self-tie for years, but this is the first time I've seen the part about folding the front bow forward before passing the rear through the loop. I just tried it, and that makes it SO much easier. Thank you!