By: Express Employment Professionals

Looking professional both in interviews and on the job is an important element of your professional life. To help add a professional look to your wardrobe, we want to share easy how-to instructions for wearing common tie knots. Check out how to tie a bow-tie knot below.

Step 1: Before you start, make sure that one end of the bow tie is longer than the other by a few inches.COM15SM_BowTie_Step01

Step 2: Cross the longer end of the tie over the shorter end.COM15SM_BowTie_Step02

Steps 3 Through 5: Bring the longer end of the tie underneath the shorter end.COM15SM_BowTie_Step03COM15SM_BowTie_Step04COM15SM_BowTie_Step05

Step 6: Lay the long end flat again.COM15SM_BowTie_Step06

Step 7: Place the long end over your shoulder.COM15SM_BowTie_Step07

Step 8: Fold the shorter end of the tie horizontally.COM15SM_BowTie_Step08

Step 9: Place the longer end of the tie over the shorter end.COM15SM_BowTie_Step09

Step 10: Pull the longer end down.COM15SM_BowTie_Step10

Step 11: Fold the longer end of the tie horizontally and begin to bring it underneath the shorter end.COM15SM_BowTie_Step11

Steps 12 Through 14: Insert the longer end of the bow tie through the loop at the back of the shorter end.COM15SM_BowTie_Step12COM15SM_BowTie_Step13COM15SM_BowTie_Step14

Step 15: Pull on both ends to secure the knot.COM15SM_BowTie_Step15

Step 16: Check out your bow tie in the mirror. If it looks good, you’re ready for your interview or workplace!COM15SM_BowTie_Step16