How to tie a tie

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Friday, February 16, 2007

Tied in Knots
Although ties are now mostly absent from the working man's wardrobe, knowing how to fashion a nice-looking knot is still a worthy skill. After all, who knows when you'll be invited to an awards show ceremony (never) or have to go to court (hopefully never!).Askmen.com has a great article on tie-tying basics. The two most used knots are the "four-in-hand" and the "pratt." Pay close attention!:Four-in-hand:"Learn this knot and use it when you need to look good in a hurry or when you want to be fashionable and wear a tie with casual clothes. Try combining this type of knot with a dress shirt that has a narrow collar opening and is made from a softer material. A dress shirt with a semi-stiff collar layered under a denim or leather jacket would also look great with this knot.1- Follow steps 1 to 3 for the full Windsor.2- Fold the larger end around the smaller end and pull the thicker end of the tie through the noose and through the knot that will have been created by this process.3- Adjust."Pratt:"Also known as the Shelby, this knot is highly symmetrical like the Windsor, but it’s looser to wear and not as time-consuming to create. Since the Pratt is neither as large as the Windsor nor as narrow as the four-in-hand knot, it pairs well with most dress shirts and looks suitable on any occasion.
1- Place the tie around your neck with the seam (the end with the tag) facing outward on both the slimmer and thicker ends. Note that the fatter end should be hanging lower than the shorter end on your chest.
2- Cross the two ends over to form an X and flip the larger end through the noose to form a knot around the smaller end.
3- Pull both ends apart quite tightly to ensure your knot is snug and bring the larger end of the tie over the smaller end to cover your first knot.
4- Loop the larger end through the noose and through the second knot you created, adjusting accordingly."As for a selection of beautiful ties, we've got you covered! Just Click Here.