Necktie facts for kids
A necktie (also called a "tie") is a piece of clothing that many men wear. It is often part of a formal outfit called a "suit and tie." Men in Western countries often wear this outfit for professional jobs. This includes jobs in business, law, and politics.
Ties are usually made from materials like silk or polyester. They often have different colors or patterns. Men tie a knot in their neckties. They wear them with dress shirts to look more formal and neat.
What is a Bow Tie?
The bow tie is a special kind of necktie. It is a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar of a shirt. It is tied in a way that makes two loops, looking like a bow.
Types of Bow Ties
Some bow ties come already tied. These are called "ready-tied" bow ties. They have the bow shape already sewn. A band goes around the neck and clips to hold it in place. Other bow ties are "clip-ons." These simply clip onto the shirt collar without a band around the neck.
Images for kids
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A pleated silk satin stock from Boston, around 1830.
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Mathew Brady wearing a tie in 1875.
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A collection of different colored ties.
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Two patterned neckties.
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A page from Neckclothitania showing different ways to tie cravats.
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An early drawing 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 tied backwards.
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Two types of school ties for Phillips Academy.
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Ethnic Mizo schoolgirls in Mizoram wearing neckties as part of their school uniform.
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Biologist Gertrude Van Wagenen wearing a suit and tie.
See also
In Spanish: Corbata para niños
