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A bow tie is a type of necktie that is tied in a distinctive knot with two loops on either side, creating a symmetrical appearance around the neck. It's worn as a formal or semi-formal accessory for various occasions, from black-tie events to everyday professional settings.
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A striped bow tie
A bow tie or dicky bow /boʊ/ is a type of neckwear, distinguishable from a necktie because it does not drape down the shirt placket, but is tied just underneath a winged collar. A modern bow tie is tied using a common shoelace knot, which is also called the bow knot for that reason. It consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar of a shirt in a symmetrical manner so that the two opposite ends form loops.