To tie a bow tie, follow these step-by-step instructions:

1. Place the bow tie around your neck with one end slightly longer than the other (about 2 inches longer), the longer end on your right side

2. Cross the longer end over the shorter end

3. Bring the longer end underneath the shorter end and pull it up through the neck loop to form a loose knot

4. Fold the shorter end horizontally to form the front loop of the bow tie

5. Bring the longer end down over the front of the folded shorter end

6. Fold the longer end horizontally and tuck it through the small loop behind the front bow

7. Tighten the bow tie by pulling on the folded ends gently and adjust to make it symmetrical and neat

8. Finally, fold down your collar if needed and straighten the bow tie for a polished look

This method creates the classic self-tied bow tie look. It may take a few tries to get comfortable, but with practice, it becomes easy to master

. Here is a concise summary of the main steps:

• Start with one end longer.
• Cross longer over shorter.
• Loop longer end under and through neck loop.
• Fold shorter end into bow shape.
• Drape longer end over bow front.
• Push longer end through loop behind bow.
• Tighten and adjust.

This technique is demonstrated clearly in video tutorials and illustrated guides available online for visual aid