How to Bind a Tie
The modern necktie descended from the cravat, which was originally worn by Croatian soldiers during the early to mid -1600's. Today, men and boys wear neckties as part of their regular office attire, or with formal wear. Neckties are also worn as part of a uniform in both school and military settings. The "Half-Windsor" is a commonly used knot with a symmetric, medium-sized binding that creates a triangle at the base of the throat. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Lift up the collar of your shirt and drape the tie around the back of your neck. Hang the tie so that the wide end hangs down about twice as low as the thin end. The wide end can hang on the right or left side, depending on what's most comfortable for you.
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Bring the wide end of the tie over the narrow end then swing it around the back. Pull the wide end of the tie up towards your chin, and thread it through the middle loop that was created with the first fold.
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Swing the wide end of the tie back across the front of the thin end. Bring the wide end up towards your chin again, and thread it under the partially formed knot that is now at the base of your neck.
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Hold the front end of the knot loose with your fingers. Pass the wide end down through the loop at the front of the knot and tighten firmly.
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