How to Tie a Windsor Knot

Series Summary

The necktie is one of the few creative fashion accessories available in formal men's clothing. Representing a certain amount of formal dignity, the necktie is a standard addition to office attire or certain uniforms, and it almost always a part of a man's business suit. Neckties come in a variety of fabrics, colors and patterns, offering a wide selection for any man to represent his tastes and fashion sense. In this free video series, a specialist in men's fashion demonstrate how to tie neckties, bow ties and scarves. Learn how to tie several different necktie knots, such as the Windsor, the half Windsor, the ascot and the turtleneck knot. Find out how to tie a bow tie, how to match shirts and ties and how to tie a man's scarf. Get tips on looking good in business or formal wear from these free videos.

Video Transcript

"How to tie a Windsor knot: Windsor knots are more symmetrical, they're a wider knot, so you want to wear them when you have a wider-spread collar. If you have a pinpoint, you want to do a more narrow knot. As you'll be able to see when we do the demonstration, it becomes very wide. Ok, so starting a Windsor knot you want to start with the short end a lot smaller than you would any other knot because it takes up a lot of the tie. You're going to start by criss-crossing, and then wrapping around the smaller end. It goes all the way around the back, and then around the other side. Around the front, to the back, up, and through. And then to tighten it, you just pull down, and then pull the smaller end. And that's your Windsor knot."