How to Tie a Tie Like a Pro

A necktie completes a man's formal wear.

Timeless, elegant and often mandatory for any man working in an office, the necktie completes the classic formal outfit. Knowing how to tie a tie like a pro will complete your look and bring the rest of your clothes together. A tie that is not tied correctly can also make you look messy and not put together. Fortunately, as long as you know the steps, it is easy to tie a tie quickly.

Instructions

1. Place the tie around your neck with the wider end hanging by the left side of your neck. Let the wider end of the tie hang around 4 inches lower than the thinner end.

2. Cross the wide end over to the right side of your chest, and cross the thinner end of the tie over the wide end, letting it hang straight down.

3. Cross the wide end of the tie back across the thin end so that it lies on the left side of your chest.

4. Pull the wide end of the tie under the crossing parts of the end, under your chin and over. Pull it through the loop.

5. Hold the noose of the tie and gently push it up as you also pull down on the wide end of the tie. Pull the end until the tie is snug. Adjust the noose back and forth with your thumb and forefinger until it is straight and comfortable.

Tips & Warnings

• The Kent knot illustrated in the Steps is the easiest and most versatile knot to tie, but variations for tying a necktie include the Half Windsor, Double Windsor, Four-in-hand and Prince Albert knot.

References

• Tie-knots.org: How to Tie a Necktie
• Tie-knots.org: How to Tie a Kent Tie Knot