Learning how to tie a tie is as simple as tying your shoelaces, and just as important. A note on texture: thick ties generally benefit from smaller knots. If you take 50 oz tie and have a full Windsor you will end up with a knot so large it will totally overpower your look.
You can see that knot used below is a Four-in-Hand which keeps the knot nicely in proportion to the collar and lapels. Simple Knot or Oriental Knot Basics first, chaps. The simple knot, also known as the Oriental Knot is you guessed it exceedingly simple to tie. Simple knots work best with ties that are cut thick and made with fabrics like wool -- the more heft, the better.
Image Source: Realmenrealstyle. The Four-in-Hand is best for casual to semi-formal events and would be the choice of knots if you're wearing a most casual shirt such as an Oxford button down or a denim shirt. Half Windsor The half-Windsor knot is the little brother of the Windsor, an albatross of a tie knot streamlined for the modern minimalist. Use with light to medium-thick tie fabrics. Simpler to tie than the full Windsor and being a slightly smaller knot the half Windsor is the perfect knot for everyday business wear.
The half Windsor also has the classic symmetrical shape of the Windsor knot so always looks smart, particularly when you add the final touch of the dimple. Full Windsor The Full Windsor knot was first invented as a way to emulate the Duke of Windsor's uncharacteristically large tie knots. It produces a wide, symmetrical triangle with a powerful charisma tailor-made for formal events.
This is the most formal of the standard tie knots and the key is to ensure you get your proportions correct. A full Windsor works best with a spread or cutaway collar so that you get the full effect of the knot, while your jacket lapels also need to reflect this.
Definitely no skinny ties or skinny lapels with this knot. We use cookies for analytics and advertising and to improve our site.
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Most of these popular tie knots work with most dress shirts and collar styles. Most contemporary dress shirts have medium spread collars.
All three of these knots looks great with medium spread collars. If you prefer a narrow point collar or spearpoint , go with a smaller knot like the Oriental or Four in Hand. Purists will say that a Full Windsor knot is the most professional tie knot, but these days a Half Windsor is usually more appropriate and more universally flattering. The truth is, any tie knot excluding weird novelty knots is professional enough for work, job interviews or formal events.
Excluding wacky novelty knots like the Trinity Knot, the Full Windsor is the hardest traditional tie knot to learn. On our list, the Half Windsor is the most difficult knot to learn. More often than knot see what I did there? The best tie knot for a button down collar is the Four In Hand.
Other small knots, like the Simple Knot and Prince Albert , also work well with button down collars. It depends on your height, the material from which your tie is made, the rest of your outfit and — most of all — personal preference.
You can never go wrong with the classic Four in Hand knot.
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