How to Tie a Necktie with a Double Windsor Knot

There are several tie knots for neckties, but the Double Windsor is the knot that communicates the most authority and power.

Consider a Double Windsor knot for your next high-stakes presentation or interview.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A standard medium width necktie
• A mirror
• This guide complete with photos
• 5 minutes
• A bit of perseverance

1. 
   Step 1

   Lie the tie over your shoulders. The tie should be right-side up, with the pattern, not the seam showing. The wide end should cross over the narrow end, and it should extend approximately 12 inches beyond the narrow end.

2. Feed the wide end up through the loop between the collar and your tie then lay it back down to the right of the growing knot.

3. 
   Step 3

   Pull the wide end under the knot, bring it around to the front. At this point you want loop the wide end of the tie back down between your collar and the tie. The wide end will be to the right again, and it will be inside out.

4. Pull the wide end to the left over the loop have just created. The wide end should be to the left side.

5. 
   The Fina Double Windsor Knot

   Bring the wide end back under and up through the loop between your collar and the tie. This time, instead of laying it down, you want to feed it through the loop in the front of the Windsor Knot

6. Gently tighten the knot until it looks professional, but is still comfortable.

Tips & Warnings

• You are now wearing a Double Windsor Knot and you no doubt have an important function to attend. You can get to work now with a sense of confidence and a stylish flair. Good Luck!

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