Looking good isn’t that easy — a short reflection on the tie workshop

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Neckties and bowties are essential for a formal attire. People wear them on a wide variety of occasions, from social gatherings to professional events. The skill of tying a tie seems to be one of the necessary skills to master as an individual enters adulthood, but being able to tie well takes both time and efforts.

In the workshop last Thursday night, I learned to tie a tie with my GRF Ty. Learning to tie a necktie wasn’t that difficult, but I was surprised to see the numerous ways to do so. Some of the more complex methods produce a more symmetrical product with heightened aesthetics. Learning to tie a bowtie, on the other hand, was definitely a little more challenging. Although bowties are smaller, the steps involved in tying them are actually more than those for a necktie. The process of adjusting a bowtie after tied is also more difficult. However, I really liked the look of a bowtie. They give people a different feel and can make your formal attire more stylish. Many celebrities, including Adam Levine, Obama, and Cornell alum Bill Nye, love wearing bowtie. However, one thing to note about them is that, citing Business Insider, “bow ties don’t look nearly as cool loosened like regular ties.” So putting on a necktie might be a better option when you realized you only have 10 seconds to dress up before a formal party…

Matthew Morrison untied bow tie

A loose bowtie

Source:

https://www.businessinsider.com/when-to-wear-a-bow-tie-2014-8

4 thoughts on “Looking good isn’t that easy — a short reflection on the tie workshop”

  1. I really like your reflection on the workshop. I agree that bowtie is a little more challenging than necktie. I hope you enjoy the workshop and learn something new!

  2. I also greatly enjoy bowties, and completely agree that an undone bowtie doesn’t have as much style as an undone traditional tie. Unfortunately, bowties are also much harder to tie than a traditional tie.

  3. This event seems super useful, and I wish I had gone! I knew how to tie a tie when I was younger but now have completely forgotten. I did not know that there were multiple ways to tie, and would really like to learn so hopefully they have this event again next semester.

  4. When I first learned how to tie a tie, I was overwhelmed by the many ways that you could do it. Congrats on learning how to tie both a tie and a bowtie!!