The Four-in-Hand is considered the most versatile tie knot. Acceptable when used with any type collar, but best suited for a straight, tab or buttondown.
Use the simple instructions below to tie a Four-in-Hand knot.
(when looking in a mirror)

Step One:
Start with the wide end of the tie on your right, extended about 12 inches below narrow end.

Step Two:
Cross the wide end over the narrow, then again under the narrow.
The Windsor is a big and chunky tie knot. Larger than the Half Windsor. Best when used with a wide spread collar shirt, perfect for a Windsor Spread or English Spread collar.
Use the simple instructions below to tie a Windsor knot.
(when looking in a mirror)

Step One:
Start with the wide end of the tie on your right, extended about 12 inches below narrow end.

Step Two:
Cross the wide end over the narrow. Then bring the wide end up through the loop between… Continue>>
The Half Windsor is a solid, balanced tie knot. Slightly smaller than the Windsor. Best when used with a spread collar shirt, perfect for a Windsor Spread or Park Avenue Spread collar.
Use the simple instructions below to tie a Half Windsor knot.
(when looking in a mirror)

Step One:
Start with the wide end of the tie on your right, extended about 12 inches below narrow end.

Step Two:
Cross the wide end over the narrow, then again under the narrow… Continue>>
The Four-in-Hand is a slightly asymmetrical and tight knot. Considered the most versatile tie knot, it’s acceptable to use with any type collar, but best suited for a straight, tab or buttondown. View our post How to Tie a Tie: Four-in-Hand Knot.
The Windsor is a big and chunky tie knot. Best when used with a wide spread collar shirt, perfect for a Windsor Spread or English Spread collar. View our post How