Originally Posted by
The Scotsman
so if you order one that has a pre-tied bow and want to untie it so the ribbons are left hanging, you may need a smaller size, since the V shaped notch creates a gap, which may make for a loose fit if not sized properly.
Or if you have one with the V notch & want to wear it untied, you can also take a needle & thread to it & close the gap 
I had an old "Rogers Rangers" bonnet that didn't have much in the way of ribbons (what it did have didn't stay tied very well) & I solved the problem with the needle & thread method.
Just for the record, I tie mine 
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