How to Tie a Cravat

If you know how to create a simple knot for a business tie, then you should be able to learn how to create a cravat for a wedding or formal event. These knots are larger than other types of knots. All you need is a tie specifically shaped for a cravat. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Cravat tie
  • Tie pin
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a cravat tie. You can order these ties online or find them in most formal wear shops. Cravat ties are wider than traditional business ties and can be worn inside or outside your shirt. Choose a color that is appropriate for the occasion.

    • 2

      Place the tie around your neck. Make sure the wider ends are in the front. The right side should be 1 inch longer than the left side. This will allow you to create the knot at the top.

    • 3

      Take the long side and cross it over the short side. Then take the long side and wrap it once around the short side from underneath.

    • 4

      Take the long side and go through the loop that's around your neck. If you don't want the knot to show, simply drapw the long side over the short side and use a tie pin to hold the cravat in place. This look is used for casual weddings or less formal events.

    • 5

      To finish the cravat, bring the long side through the pocket you've created around the short side as you would when tying a business tie. Use a tie pin to keep the cravat in place. This look is used for formal weddings and other formal events.

    • 6

      Make any last minute adjustments to ensure that the knot is straight before pinning it in place. If you don't have a tie pin, a corsage pin will also do the trick.

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