How To Tie a Tie? Useful Guide with Most Popular Tie Knots.

• How to Tie a Simple Tie Knot Guide.
• How to Tie a Windsor Tie Knot Guide.
• How to Tie a Half-Windsor Tie Knot Guide.
• How to Tie a Kent Tie Knot Guide.
• How to Tie a Murrell Tie Knot Guide.
• How to Tie a Trinity Tie Knot Guide.
• Bonus: Tips on how to care for your tie.

Today we would like to talk about the elements of a men's wardrobe that do not depend on the season – about such as a classic suit. And the most important accessory of any men's suit is, of course, a tie. A tie, in turn, needs to be tied nicely. So, our main question today is How to tie a necktie?

Besides the need to wear a tie at work where there is a dress code, there is leisure time and only you decide how you will spend time and what clothes you wear when going for a walk, to the theater or cinema with your beloved person. A modern metrosexual or dandy is driven by the pursuit of elegance and style, not comfort. And he will wear rather a beautiful suit with a shirt and tie. So today we'll talk about how to tie a tie with various spectacular knots and you will see a guide in pictures.

You can tie a man's tie with a dozen different knots. Some of them are simple and strict, others are rather difficult for a beginner, but they are not much more elegant. We will look at several of the most common patterns (methods) of how to tie a tie.

How to Tie a Simple Tie Knot Guide.

This knot, also called "Four-in-Hand" has perhaps the simplest tying scheme. This is exactly what you need for the beginners or in situations where there is no time for more complex knots. The simple tie knot is, in fact, very simple and therefore very popular.

Features of a simple tie knot

Tie: any length, any material.

Shirt: any, as long as the collar does not cover the knot.

A simple knot appeared around the 19th century. Its other name is “Four-in-Hand” was the name of the carriage drawn by four horses and driven by one person. That is, the coachman held the reins of all four horses in one hand. In addition, such a name was borne by one of the London clubs, the gentlemen entering which wore ties tied in this way.

It is worth noting that a simple knot is also called the “Quarter knot”, “Italian knot”, “Four-plaited knot”, “Four”, etc.

The simple knot turns out to be thin, conical in shape - tapering downward. This shape gives it a slight casualness, but it is an elegant casualness. A tie and shirt will suit absolutely any. And this versatility is another advantage of a simple knot.

So, dear readers, let’s look at the diagram and tie a tie with a simple knot:

1. You should "hang" a tie around the neck, with a seam looking at the collar of the shirt. In this case, the wide end of the tie should hang down on the left, and the narrow end, respectively, on the right. The wide end of the tie should be slightly lower.
2. We put the wide end of the tie OVER the narrow part to the right, that is, we cross its ends.
3. Next, we put the wide end of the tie UNDER the narrow part to the left. The wide part of the tie is now facing the shirt with the seam facing out.
4. We rewind the wide end of the tie to the right, positioning it OVER the narrow end.
5. We stretch the wide end of the tie from the inside and upwards into the neck loop.
6. Then we thread the wide end of the tie into the small cross loop we formed earlier.
7. We tighten the knot; adjust the tie (the length of the ends should match) and the collar of the shirt.

Congratulations, you've just tied your tie with a simple knot! You should agree that it's pretty easy, isn't it?!

Remember that the tie should be long enough that the wide end reaches the belt buckle.

How to Tie a Windsor Tie Knot Guide.

The classic Windsor Knot owes its name to the British king Edward VIII. Back in 1936, the monarch gave up the throne in order to marry the American beauty Wallis Simpson. After the abdication, a special title was created for the former king - Duke of Windsor.

The newly made duke was famous for his ability to dress elegantly and tastefully. He also loved stylish tie knots. However, the Windsor knot was not invented by the former ruler. Many aristocrats and simply connoisseurs of men's fashion tried to imitate the duke. From their experiments the famous Windsor tie knot was born. The ex-king himself wore the usual "Quarter", just a silk tie, and his knot came out beautiful and large. But the imitators invented a new one.

At first glance, it may seem complicated, but it is not. You just need some practice and you will learn how to tie a Windsor knot with your eyes closed! And it's worth it, because this knot looks very stylish. So if you want to know how to tie a Windsor tie knot, look at the photos and instructions below.

Features of the Double Windsor tie knot

Difficulty level: medium difficulty, difficult for beginners.

Synonyms: Windsor, double knot, classic knot, elegant knot.

Tie: any, medium or long.

Shirt: a shirt with an English collar will be perfect (this is when the corners of the collar are wide apart to the sides).

1. Hang the tie around your neck so that the wide end hangs down to the right, and is 30 cm below the narrow end. For left-handers, the widest part of the tie will be on the left, respectively.
2. Cross the ends of the tie in front of you so that the widest part is over the narrower one. You will get a loop at the collar.
3. Pass the wide end of the tie from bottom to top into the loop formed (under the narrow end at the bottom, near the neck). As a result, the wider part will be on top and on the left.
4. Slide the wide tie end to the right, inside out. Moreover, it should be located under the narrow end (be behind it, near the shirt).
5. Re-insert the wide edge into the loop. It will be on the right side again, all also seamy side out.
6. Now, attention, a crucial step! Slide the wide end to the left side so that it passes in front of the narrow end and faces outward, forming a horizontal bridge.
7. For the third time, pass the wide end of the tie through the loop at the collar. And then pass the wide end under the lintel and pull it straight down.
8. Tighten the knot lightly, straighten the tie. The Windsor knot should not be close to the collar, but approximately 2-3 cm lower. Lower the collar and check that the knot sits exactly in the center. In this case, the wide end of the tie should reach the belt.

Congratulations, you just elegantly tied the Full Windsor Tie Knot!

How to Tie a Half-Windsor Tie Knot Guide.

Half-Windsor is quite a popular way to tie a tie, besides, it is, justifying its name, is actually universal, suitable for most cases. The resulting knot is compact, neat, symmetrical triangular in shape.

Features of the Half-Windsor tie knot

Difficulty level: medium difficulty.

Synonyms: Half Windsor, Semi Windsor.

Tie: a standard length thick silk tie, a narrow tie or a wide tight tie.

Shirt: with any collar, but most effectively this knot will be worn out in combination with a shirt with an open collar.

1. Put the tie over your neck, with the seams inward. The wide end is on the right and the narrow end is on the left. The tip of the small end should be extended to a level just above your navel (this value may vary depending on your height, length and thickness of the tie). We will work with the wide end of the tie.
2. Place the wide end over the narrow end, forming a crossing.
3. Wrap the narrow side with the wide end of the tie from left to right.
4. Pull the wide end towards the neck and pass over the resulting collar (of the tie).
5. Move the wide end of the tie to the left and pull gently with your hand.
6. Form the front of the tie knot by sliding the wide end horizontally from left to right.
7. Pull the wide end towards the neck again and pass it under the collar (of the tie) that has formed.
8. Pass through the loop on the front of the knot that you formed in step 6.
9. Pull the wide end downward, tightening slightly. Adjust the resulting knot so that it fits evenly into your collar.

How to Tie a Kent Tie Knot Guide.

The simple knot, also known as “Kent,” is one of the simplest methods to tie a tie. However, due to a small "trick" when tying the knot, the popularity of this method remains low. The knot is somewhat asymmetrical, allowing the use of an average tie length for tall people. However, when tying a tie with this method, it is advisable to use a thick tie, because the knot is not intricate and makes a loop only once. Kent Tie Knot works best with shirts with a narrow collar.

1. Put the outside of the tie over yourself so that the seams are visible. The wide end is on the right and the narrow end is on the left. The tip of the small end should be extended to a level just above your navel (this value may vary depending on your height, length and thickness of the tie). We will work with the wide end of the tie.
2. Place the wide end under the narrow end, forming a crossing.
3. Wrap the narrow side with the wide end of the tie from left to right.
4. Pull the wide end towards the neck and pass it under the collar (of the tie) formed.
5. Thread through the loop on the front of the knot you just formed.
6. Pull the wide end downward, tightening slightly. Adjust the resulting simple knot (Kent knot) so that it fits evenly into your collar.

How to Tie a Murrell Tie Knot Guide.

What are the unusual tie knots? The Murrell tie knot is rather large and far from the classics. Designed by Brent Murrell in 1995, the knot is essentially an inverted Windsor knot. When knotted, the narrow end of the tie rests on the outside of the tie, facing others. The tie turns out to be two-layer and looks rather unusual. The Murrell knot is symmetrical, has an even triangular shape of medium size.

Instructions on how to tie a tie with the Murrell knot. Tutorial.

• Put the inside of the tie over yourself, with the seams inward. The wide end is on the left and the narrow end is on the right. The tip of the wide end should be pulled out to just below or flush with the belt buckle. We will work with the narrow end of the tie.
• Place the narrow end over the wide end, forming a crossing.
• Pull the narrow end towards the neck and pass it under the collar (of the tie) formed.
• After wrapping the collar of the tie once, pull it to the left.
• Wrap the narrow end under the wide end of the tie from left to right.
• Pull the narrow end up and over the collar (of the tie).
• As shown in the picture, pull the narrow end down and to the right.
• Forming the front of the tie knot, wrap the knot from right to left.
• Thread the narrow end under the collar that has formed.
• Pass through the loop on the front of the knot that formed in step 8.
• Adjust the resulting knot so that it fits evenly into your collar.

How to Tie a Trinity Tie Knot Guide.

The Trinity knot is an unusual knot for a tie. Just like the Eldridge knot appeared relatively recently, but it is gaining popularity every year more and more. In the finished version, it resembles the pagan symbol tricvert. A knot is tied with a narrow end. The Trinity knot is slightly asymmetrical, larger than the Windsor knot. Due to the unusual shape of the knot, it arouses interest among others, which allows you to stand out from the general mass of people. However, it takes skill and experience to tie the Trinity knot with ease.

Instructions on how to tie a tie with the Trinity knot. Tutorial.

1. Put the inside of the tie over yourself, with the seams inward. The wide end is on the left and the narrow end is on the right. The tip of the wide end should be pulled out to just below or flush with the belt buckle. We will work with the narrow end of the tie.
2. Place the narrow end over the wide end, forming a crossing.
3. Pull the narrow end towards the neck and pass it under the collar (of the tie) formed.
4. After wrapping the collar of the tie once, pull it to the left.
5. Wrap the wide end of the tie from left to right.
6. Pull the narrow end towards the neck and pass it under the collar (of the tie) formed.
7. After wrapping the collar of the tie once, pull it to the left.
8. Form the front of the tie knot by horizontally shifting the wide end from left to right and thread under the collar (of the tie).
9. As shown in the picture, pull the narrow end down through the loop formed in step 8.
10. Wrap the wide end of the tie from left to right.
11. As shown in the picture, thread through the loop you formed in step 9 and tighten the knot slightly.
12. Fold the narrow end under the collar that has been formed, staying on the left.
13. Adjust the resulting knot so that it fits evenly into your collar.

Bonus: Tips on how to care for your tie.

It is not enough to be able to tie a tie beautifully; you also need to be able to care for it properly! Here are some simple but useful tips on how to properly care for a tie so that it remains beautiful and of high quality for a long time:
• it is imperative to untie the tie! If you simply remove it without untying it, folds will form;
• a tie should be stored tie in hanging position;
• in no case should you iron or wash your tie! This was you will only spoil it, if the tie is wrinkled, roll it into a "roll" and leave it overnight, all the folds will straighten.