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    How to Tie a Necktie

     

    In the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” Among the list of skills that every man should know, how to properly tie a necktie is somewhere at the top. While there are many styles and ways to tie a necktie, mastering at least one technique is a skill that will serve a man well throughout his life.

     

     

    Whether you’re a novice or can tie your necktie with your eyes closed, here’s a guide to some of the most common styles.

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    Windsor Knot

     

    The Windsor is a strong looking knot best applied to wider neckties and spread collars. It’s suitable for traditional, well-tailored ensembles and gives a very dignified appearance.

     

     

    •         Have the wider, longer end of your necktie on your right side. Depending on your height and neck size, the narrow end should rest somewhere around your belly button.
    •         Cross the wide end on top of the narrow end, going from right to left
    •         Loop the wide end beneath the narrow end, pulling it up, through the loop between your tie and collar, going from the bottom up to the front
    •         With the wide end now fully through the neck loop, bring it back down towards your left side
    •         With the wide end now at your left side, cross the wide end underneath the narrow end, going from left to right
    •         The wide end of your tie will now be back at your right side
    •         Bring the wide end back up and through the neck loop, going from the front down to the back
    •         Pass the wide end fully through the neck loop and pull it back down towards your right side
    •         Cross the wide end over the knot you’ve made, going from right to left
    •         Pass the wide end through the bottom of the neck loop, pulling it up at the left side of the knot, which is now covered by your tie
    •         Pull the wide end down, making it go through the space between the knot and the portion of the necktie covering it
    •         Pull the wide end all the way down, centering and tightening it as needed

     

    Half Windsor Knot

     

    The half Windsor is a smaller version of the full Windsor knot and is quicker to do, involving less steps. This knot is appropriate to use for formal occasions.

     

     

     

    •         Start with the wider, longer end of your tie on your right side. Depending on your height and neck size, the narrow end should rest somewhere around your belly button.
    •         Cross the wide end on top of the narrow end, going from right to left
    •         Wrap the wide end beneath the narrow end, from left to right
    •         Bring the wide end through the neck loop, going from the front to the back and bringing it back down towards your left side
    •         Cross the wide end over the narrow end, from left to right, covering the knot with the tie
    •         Bring the wide end back through the neck loop, this time going from the bottom up to the front
    •         Pull the wide end down, making it go through the space between the knot and the portion of the necktie covering it
    •         Pull the wide end all the way down, centering and tightening it as needed

     

    Four in Hand

     

    The four in hand is a versatile knot that is narrow but not skinny. It’s one of the simpler knots to create and unsurprisingly, one of the most frequently used.

     

     

    •         Start with the wider end of your tie on your right side, making it approximately 10 inches longer than the narrow end
    •         Cross the wide end on top of the narrow end, going from right to left
    •         Loop the wide end beneath the narrow end, from left to right
    •         Cross the wide end on top of the narrow end again, from right to left
    •         Bring the wide end through the neck loop, going from the bottom up to the front
    •         Pull the wide end down, making it go through the space between the knot and the portion of the necktie covering it
    •         Center and tighten your necktie as needed

     

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     A well-tied necktie is like a polished armor, ensuring you look armed and ready for whatever lays ahead. And when the day or night comes to an end, there’s nothing like the relaxed look of a loosened tie around your neck – something that cannot be pulled off by the uninitiated. Sharpen your necktie tying skills to ensure you have a sharp look for any and all occasions.

     

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