How to Tie a Rose Bud Tie Knot

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A rose bud tie knot is a complex, yet impressive knot that looks like a rose. It is perfect if you are looking to impress someone, take your ensemble up a notch, or simply challenge yourself. The knot is difficult, but with a little practice, it will become easier. The results are well-worth it and certain catch eyes and turn heads.

Part 1
Part 1 of 3:

Creating the Base

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    Have the big end hanging a little above your belt line, and the narrow end should be over your left shoulder. The seam should be on the back of the tie. You should already be wearing a dress shirt, with the collar turned up.
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    It should be level with the first button on your shirt, the one below the collar. You can make the dimple by pinching the sides of the tie against the center, so you get a sort of fan-fold, with the side edges pointing towards your chest.
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    Pull it upward towards you shoulder so that both sides of the tie cross snuggly in front of your neck. There will be a gape between the crossed ties and your neck. This is the neck hole. [1]
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    Bring the narrow end under the neck hole. Feed it up through the hole. You will have the beginning of a knot. [2]
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    Bring the narrow end back under the knot. Pull it upwards and feed it back down through the neck hole. Tug it downwards and to the left again. [3]
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    Place your finger over the knot. Wrap the narrow end over the knot and your finger.
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    Bring the narrow end under the knot. Feed it up through the neck hole. Remove your finger, leaving behind a loop. Pull the narrow end down through that loop. [4]
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Part 2
Part 2 of 3:

Forming the Bud

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    Gently tug the knot upward so that it is resting against the base of your neck. It should be snug, but it should also be comfortable. [5]
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    This will create a crease that will eventually form the petals on the bud. [6]
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    Keeping the narrow end folded, pull it upward. Feed it down through the neck hole. Tug it downward and to the left. Position the wrapped part as far to the right as you can. [7]
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    Position it just below the knot, so that it is resting across the front of the wide end. You should still be keeping it folded.
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    This time, tug the narrow end upwards and to the right. Feed it down through the neck hole, positioning it as far to the right as you can. [8]
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    Shift the first looped part to the left. Bring the narrow end upward and to the right. Feed it down through the neck hole and tug it to the right. Adjust the two wrapped layers so that they are overlapping each other. [9]
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Part 3
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Finishing the Knot

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    Pull the narrow end towards the tie that's wrapped around your neck. Wrap it around the band a few times until you have nothing left. This gets the tail end out of the way. Don't worry, it won't be visible in the end.
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    Gently tug the knotted rose bud upwards until it is resting against the base of your neck. Again, it should be snug but comfortable.
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    Use your fingers to gently widen the smallest hole at the center of the bud. Shift the layers to the side to open them up further. [10]
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    You are now ready to go!
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      Tips

      • Don't yank the tie off when removing it. Take it off just like you put it in, but do the steps in reverse order. This will help prevent damage to the tie. [11]
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      • If your tie is wrinkled, wrap it around your hand, starting from the narrow end. Pull it off and tuck it into a drawer. Leave it there for a few hours. [12]
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      • Your tie does not have to be red, like a traditional rose, although it will certainly help the effect.
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