How To Knot A Tie
June 7, 2008
Knotting a tie is fairly simple, but it can take a lot of practice to get a perfect knot! Whatever, the style you opt for, each should be tied so there is a dimple or crease in the centre of the tie, right below the knot. It is the dimple that forces the tie to billow and creates a fullness that is the secret to proper draping.
For spread collar shirts, you would be best off going in for a wide and triangular Double Windsor knot. Tie a Double Windsor knot by seeing to it that the wide end ‘A’ extends about 12 inches below narrow end ‘B.
Now cross wide end ‘A’ over narrow end ‘B’. Pull wide end ‘A’ up through loop between collar and tie; then back down. Pull wide end ‘A’ underneath narrow end ‘B’ and to the left, and back through the loop again. Bring wide end ‘A’ across the front from left to right. Pull wide end ‘A’ up through the loop again. Bring wide end ‘A’ down through the knot in front. Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw up to collar.
The other style is the symmetrical and triangular half Windsor, which looks best with dress shirts. The wide end ‘A’ should extend about 12 inches below narrow end ‘B’. Now cross wide end ‘A’ over narrow end ‘B’. Bring wide end ‘A’ up around and behind narrow end ‘B’. Bring wide end ‘A’ up. Pull wide end ‘A’ up and through the loop. Bring wide end ‘A’ around front, over narrow end ‘B’ from left to right. Again, bring wide end ‘A’ up and through the loop. Bring wide end ‘A’ down through the knot in front. Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw up to collar.
Another way to know a tie is the Four in Hand, narrow and slightly asymmetrical in shape and perfect for standard button down shirts. Tie a Four in Hand by ensuring wide end ‘A’ extends about 12 inches below narrow end ‘B’. Now cross wide end ‘A’ over narrow end ‘B’. Turn wide end ‘A’ back underneath narrow end ‘B’. Continue by bringing wide end ‘A’ back over in front of narrow end ‘B again. Pull wide end ‘A’ up and through the loop around your neck. Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring wide end ‘A’ down through front loop. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully to collar by holding narrow end ‘B’ and sliding the knot up.
As you know practice makes perfect and the only way to know a perfect tie is to practice, practice and succeed!
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