How to Tie a Necktie With a Windsor

The Windsor knot projects an air of confidence.

According to "Tie-a-Tie.net," the Windsor knot consists of "a thick, wide and triangular tie knot that projects confidence." The style is recommended for presentations, meetings, conferences and other events where you need to convey an air of assurance. Because this knot is so wide, it usually looks best on someone with a long neck, as the width of the knot can somewhat shorten the overall appearance of your neck. With practice, you should be able to tie a Windsor knot in under two minutes.

Instructions

1. Place the tie around your neck with the pattern facing out. The wide part of the tie should be on your left side with the skinny end on your right side. The wide part of the tie should be approximately a foot lower than the skinny side.

2. Cross the wide side of the tie over the skinny side, with the pattern side facing outwards.

3. Pull the wide side of the tie under and through the loop made by the skinny part of the tie.

4. Pull the wide end down in front of you, resting on top of the skinny part of the tie.

5. Tug the wider part of the tie under the narrow part, pulling it towards the right.

6. Pull the wide end back down through the loop and tug it to the right once more. Now the wide part of the tie should be inside out.

7. With the hand that is not holding the wide part of the tie, press it firmly against the skinny end of the tie.

8. Wrap the wide end of the tie around the hand holding the skinny end and underneath it, reaching through the loop by your neck.

9. Pull the wide part down under the small loop made by the wrapped part of the tie around your hand.

10. Tighten the knot up towards your throat using both hands. Adjust as necessary.

References

• Tie a Tie: Windsor
• Tie a Necktie: Windsor