How to Tie a Tie: Four-in-Hand Knot

By , January 18, 2010 1:38 pm

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)

four-in-hand knot step1

Step One:

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

four-in-hand knot step2

Step Two:

Cross the wide end over the narrow, then again under the narrow.

How to Tie a Tie: Windsor Knot

By , January 18, 2010 1:38 pm

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)

windsor 1

Step One:

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

windsor 2

Step Two:

Cross the wide end over the narrow. Then bring the wide end up through the loop between… Continue>>

How to Tie a Tie: Half Windsor Knot

By , January 18, 2010 1:37 pm

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)

half windsor 1

Step One:

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

half windsor 2

Step Two:

Cross the wide end over the narrow, then again under the narrow… Continue>>

What Tie Knot is Right for Me?

By , January 17, 2010 2:42 pm

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