How to tie a tie

Knowing how to tie a tie is useful in today's professional atmosphere.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a tie

1. The slim end of the tie should be halfway up compared to the wide end. Cross the wide end of the tie over the slim end.

2. Bring the wide end of the tie up thru the loop between your body and the tie, then bring the tie end back down.

3. Pull the wide end of the tie under the slim end and to the right, take it back thru the loop and to the right side again. This causes the wide end to appear inside out.

4. Bring the wide end of the tie across the front of the tie....from the right to the left.

5. Pull the wide end of the tie thru the loop you have just made.

6. Bring the wide end downwards thru the knot in the front.

7. Tighten the knot on the tie until it is snug again your collar.

Tips & Warnings

• Try not to tighten it too tight or it will need to be loosened.

[gbulger1]

on 12/11/2008 These instructions are way too convoluted. Simplify.