Don’t know how to put on a necktie? Â We’ve all been there. Â It took me quite a while, in fact, before I got the hang of it. Â If you keep forgetting which end goes where every time you put one on, a cheatsheet always helps. Â Of course, you’ll look rather silly standing in the office bathroom with a how-to guide, but who cares, right? Â Alternatively, you can sport the Howtie, a spiffy-looking black necktie with tying instructions right on the fabric.
A necktie with an onboard cheatsheet, the Howtie shows you step-by-step illustrations of how it should be wrapped so you can look as snappy as can be. Â Every time you have to put one on, simply face a mirror and let the tie be your guide, graphically showing you how it’s done. Â Think of it as the training wheels of neckties – once you’re more confident of your triangle-knotting skills, you can graduate into ones you can get at regular stores.
Six finely-done illustrations adorn the front panel of the Howtie, leading you every step of the way. Â The instructions are drawn with pretty non-descript white lines too, so onlookers aren’t even likely to think it’s anything but a fancy tie design. Â It’s definitely less troublesome and simpler than printing out a cheatsheet to carry with you everywhere.
Want to make an impression? Â Don’t wear this thing. Â But use for it practice so that one day, you too may be able to put on a necktie with the precision of a consummate professional. Â The Howtie is available now for $14.50.
[TheGreatMystakes via Left Yesterday]