How to Tie a Big Tie Knot

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The Windsor knot is one of the larger necktie knots.

There is a specific tie knot for just about any type of occasion, from informal, work tie knots to formal-event tie knots. The Windsor, which forms a large triangle, is a large knot meant to be worn at formal occasions. Its other names include the full Windsor and the double Windsor. The Windsor knot looks best on a tie that's worn with a wide-collared jacket. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap the necktie around your neck and place the thicker end twelve inches below the thinner end.

    • 2

      Wrap the thicker end over the front and then over the back of the thinner end.

    • 3

      Pull the thicker end up and through the loop between the collar and the tie and bring the thick end to the front.

    • 4

      Twist the thick end of the tie so that the part that is in the back is curled.

    • 5

      Pull the thick end through the newly formed loop and run it in front, with the front end of the thicker part of the tie facing out.

    • 6

      Tuck the thick end through the loop for the third time and bring it down in front.

    • 7

      Pull down gently on the wide end and the knot will tighten. Slowly bring the knot up to your collar.

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