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How To Tie A Bow Tie Using The Word 'Dapper'

How To Tie A Bow Tie Using The Word 'Dapper'
Rosy Cherrington
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Tying a bow tie is a contender for being the most confusing aspect of menswear, but luckily GQ are on hand to help.

Their latest tutorial video shows you exactly how to do it by using the word 'dapper' (and not of the laughs variety).

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The video above explains it a lot better than us, so we'll let that do the talking. But if you need a quick recap, check out the six steps below:

D is for... different lengths.

Start with one side longer than the other.

A is for... A simple knot.

Cross both sides and tuck the longer end up and over.

P is for... Pinch a bow.

Fold the shorter end into the shape of a bow, pinching it against your neck.

P is for... Pull and pluck.

Pull the long side over the bow and then pluck both sides of the bow together.

E is for... Enter the whole.

There will now be a hole in the bow near your neck. Take the top of the dangling end and push it through the whole.

R is for... Refine.

Refine the bow tie until it takes the shape you want.

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Eddie Redmayne's Dapper Style
Um, Yes Please! (01 of25)
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His little smirk makes the entire ensemble that much better. He knows how good he looks. (credit:Jason LaVeris via Getty Images)
Cold Weather Ain't Got Nothing On Him(02 of25)
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Proof that you can be stylish and warm at the same time. (credit:Valerio Pennicino via Getty Images)
He's Literally A Walking Ad Campaign(03 of25)
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We'd buy anything he's wearing. (credit:Valerio Pennicino via Getty Images)
All-Over Plaid?(04 of25)
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Eddie can rock it. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
He Knows How To Make An Entrance(05 of25)
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And he looks darn good doing it. (credit:Chelsea Lauren via Getty Images)
That Stare Tho(06 of25)
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SLAY (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
So Sharp! So Dapper!(07 of25)
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Just look at his pocket square! (credit:David Buchan via Getty Images)
There's Nothing Quite Like A Well-Fitting Suit(08 of25)
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Especially when paired with a smile like Eddie's. (credit:Donato Sardella via Getty Images)
He Goes Bold(09 of25)
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And totally kills it. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
And Look At How Well He Complements His Wife! (10 of25)
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The cutest. (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
Work That Bowtie! (11 of25)
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YES, all the yes! (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
We Can't Even(12 of25)
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How is it possible to be this attractive? (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
Perfection In A Suit(13 of25)
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Pretty much. (credit:Jason LaVeris via Getty Images)
He Travels In Style(14 of25)
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Eddie! Take us with you! (credit:RB/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
His Suit May Be Grey But His Style Is Anything But(15 of25)
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Even when his shirt matches the backdrop, he looks good. (credit:Jeffrey Mayer via Getty Images)
Anything But Basic In Blue(16 of25)
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(credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
THOSE EYES(17 of25)
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Staring straight into our souls. (credit:Jeff Vespa via Getty Images)
He Wears Monochrome Oh-So-Well(18 of25)
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Grey on grey on grey. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
More Proof: (19 of25)
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So good. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
He Makes Getting Out of A Car Look Effortless(20 of25)
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Pure class. (credit:Fjeraku S via Getty Images)
Look At That Swagger(21 of25)
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And that smile! (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
He Can Totally Rock The Business Casual Look(22 of25)
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Like a boss. (credit:Valerie Macon via Getty Images)
A Wool Blazer Is Always A Good Choice(23 of25)
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And Eddie knows it. (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
We're Suckers For A Bowtie(24 of25)
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Especially when it's on Eddie. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
OMG YES(25 of25)
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Employee Actor of the year, right here. (credit:Andrew H. Walker via Getty Images)
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