How about some more military history? The bow tie is derived from the cravat, which is the French word for “Croat.” That is the name for the Croatian Army, which used fabric to close the tops ...

The more folds, the skinnier your bow! Tie tightly at the nape ... Fold again into a smaller triangle. Place a flat side on your head and make sure it's snug. Tie it in the back under the hair.