There are many ways to tie a tie, some are more complicated than others. This article will provide instructions on how to tie a Windsor knot, one of the most common tie knots. The Windsor knot got its name from the Duke of Windsor, who actually never used this knot. He preferred a wider knot for his ties.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Neckties
- Tie Clips
- Mirrors
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Lift up the collar of your shirt. Put the tie around your neck so the wide end hangs down on the side of your dominant hand.
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Cross the wide end over the front of the thin end a few inches below your neck.
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3
Slip the wide end up through the back of the V-shape made by the two ends, pulling it out toward your nondominant hand.
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4
Wrap the wide end around the knot and slip it up through the back of the V-shape made by the knot.
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5
Tuck the wide end into the front loop of the knot.
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Tug on the wide and thin ends gently from below the knot until the knot is tight.
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7
Hold the thin end with your nondominant hand and slide the knot up to your neck with your dominant hand.
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Flip your collar down and get going.
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Comments
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Dec 16, 2005
If a shirt has a wide collar 'V' use a wide knot, this is also reflected in a thin knot, thus if the collar 'V' is narrow use a narrow knot. -
Dec 16, 2005
If a shirt has a wide collar 'V' use a wide knot, this is also reflected in a thin knot, thus if the collar 'V' is narrow use a narrow knot.
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Nov 22, 2005
When you first put your tie on, have the thin end to your left and the fat end to your right. Looking down the thin end, you will find that the cloth has a seam. Arrange your tie so that this seam is about 4 to 6 inches below your neck. This point is where you should cross the fat end over the thin end. Some necks are large, some are small. Some tie manufacturers do not use standard lengths, but (in most cases) this will allow you to use a repeatable process to ensure consistent tie length.
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Nov 22, 2005
When you first put your tie on, have the thin end to your left and the fat end to your right. Looking down the thin end, you will find that the cloth has a seam. Arrange your tie so that this seam is about 4 to 6 inches below your neck. This point is where you should cross the fat end over the thin end. Some necks are large, some are small. Some tie manufacturers do not use standard lengths, but (in most cases) this will allow you to use a repeatable process to ensure consistent tie length.
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