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The bow tie is a traditional type of tie often worn primarily on formal occasions, including weddings, funerals, church services, graduations, special holidays, proms, and other dances.
Technically speaking, the bow tie is described as "a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar of a shirt symmetrically so that the two opposite ends form loops."
The bow tie is said to have originated during the Thirty Years' War which took place in Europe in the 17th century. Mercenaries, or hired soldiers, wore scarves to hold the neck openings of their shirts together.
" Bow ties " became popular in France and later evolved into the standard necktie and bow tie.
Culturally, the bow tie occupies a number of roles. Events can be described as a " white tie event " or " black tie event ", meaning that participants are expected to "dress" formally.
Men usually wear a bow tie. In the 1980s, many businesswomen wore a more complete and feminine bow tie with their suit. Additionally, clowns are sometimes depicted as wearing comically oversized bow ties.
Bow ties, long considered relics, are making a comeback in modern society. For example, young Moziah Bridges from Memphis , Tennessee, United States, reintroduced the bow tie as an accessory for teenagers.
I started my business because I needed an accessory to look sharp, but I couldn't see anything that matched my style or personality," says Mo. So, with the help of my Grandma, I started making my own bow ties.”
Mo is now the CEO of Mo's Bows; he will graduate from high school in 2020.
Would you like to draw a bow tie? Now you can, thanks to this simple, step-by-step drawing tutorial.
You will only need a sheet of paper, a pencil and a good eraser .
You can also use markers, colored pencils, paints or other tools to shade your drawing.
At each step of this drawing guide, you will find detailed illustrations as well as explanatory text. Pay close attention to the highlighted blue lines, as they indicate new lines to add to your drawing. In some steps, previously drawn lines will be deleted.
If you liked this tutorial, also check out the following drawing guides: ties and man in a suit .
Draw an oval. It will form the knot in the center of the bow tie.
Draw a long curved line extending from one side of the knot. This forms one side of the bow tie itself.
Draw the other side of the bow tie using a long, curved line. This line should be a mirror image of the one on the opposite side.
Circle both sides of the bow tie, using a curved line for each.
Form the bow tie knot. Draw a curved line at the top and bottom of the knot.
Erase the knot guide lines from the bow tie.
From the bow tie knot, extend two sets of long, slightly curved lines downward. They will form the ribbons of the knot.
Wrap the bottom of each ribbon using two straight or slightly curved lines. An open triangle shape should be formed at the end of each ribbon.
Add depth to the knot. Extend the curved bow lines on either side of the bow and into the ribbons.
Color your bow tie. Bow ties can be any color imaginable, so be creative! You can also add patterns to your bow tie.
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