How to Tie a Tie Full windsor

The full Windsor knot is an elegant, wide tie knot that is generally used for formal occasions. It looks best with wider ties and works best with longer ones, as it requires more fabric to create than the everyday four-in-hand knot.

Instructions

1. 

   Pull the shirt collar up to get it out of the way. Drape the tie around neck, with the smaller end of the tie hanging level with the bottom of the shirt pocket.

2. 

   Cross the large end of the tie over the small end.

3. 

   Now slip the large end of the tie underneath the small end. (As shown in the photo, you should be looking at the underside of the large part of the tie.)

4. 

   Bring the tie back up toward the collar, slipping the large end through the loop around the collar. You can see in the photo that the tie will slide under the right side of that loop.

5. 

   Twist the tie so the underside shows again. You can see the knot forming here.

6. 

   Flip the long end of the tie across the knot.

7. 

   Wrap around the knot and slip the end through the loop around the collar again. Pull straight up the middle.

8. 

   Now slide the end through the top loop of the knot you've just made. Pull straight down.

9. 

   Insert your finger though the loop underneath to keep the knot even as you tighten.

10. 

    Adjust the knot so it sits snugly against the top button of the collar. Holding the knot gently with one hand, while tugging on the short end of the tie with the other, can help slide the knot closer to the collar. Fold the collar down.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice makes perfect! How long the tie is, where you make the initial loops and how much you adjust the tie will affect the final turnout. Practice a few times and learn the little nuances that will help you achieve the perfect wide, straight full Windsor knot.