Necktie facts for kids
A necktie (or "tie") is an article of clothing worn by men. A tie is part of an ensemble (or outfit) of clothing called the "suit and tie." This outfit is worn in Western countries by men in professional jobs such as business, law, and politics.
A necktie is usually made of silk or polyester, and it usually has a color or pattern on it. Men tie a knot in neckties and wear them with dress shirts in order to make them look more formal.
Bow ties
The bow tie is a type of necktie. It is a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops.
Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Some "clip-ons" dispense with the band altogether, instead clipping to the collar.
Images for kids
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Pleated silk satin stock, Boston, c. 1830. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, AC1998.78.1.
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Mathew Brady wearing a tie in 1875
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Two patterned neckties.
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A page from Neckclothitania showing different cravat knots.
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Early illustration of a pre-tied clip-on tie.
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a solid black clip-on tie.
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A half Windsor knot with a dimple
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An Atlantic knot, which is notable for being tied backwards
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The two variants of the school tie for Phillips Academy
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Biologist Gertrude Van Wagenen wearing a suit and tie.
See also
In Spanish: Corbata para niños
