Tie knots - does it really matter?

[zirrow]

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One of these days I will stand there in front of a mirror with one of my Dad's bow ties and keep tieing it untill I get it right.
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I recently purchased and started wearing a bow tie, and found it easier to do while watching a video (of how to tie a bow tie) and not using a mirror. I don't know that this will work for everyone, but it's worth a shot. Just make sure you do adjust it in the mirror once you've finished