Comments (2) 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.
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
Wool suits and wool trousers made from 100% wool have been favored by consumers and apparel makers alike for years and years. Here’s why:
A natural fiber, wool comes in many different weights and thicknesses allowing you to wear it year-round. With small gaps of air in its fibers, wool controls the climate you wear it in. It breathes, which synthetic fibers can’t do. Because of this, wool is not only comfortable on the skin, but it’s also odor-free. And to top it off, wool is easy to care for. Creases hold well, even on lightweight wools worn during the summer… Continue>>
For a company sponsored cocktail or Christmas party, take your initial cues from your company’s dress policy.
If you work in a suit and tie environment, you can assume that suits will be worn at these types of social events. It is, however, recommended to switch from your normal solid white or blue dress shirt to something more fashionable. Try a striped dress shirt , check dress shirt, or a shirt with a contrasting white collar. For a more formal look, wear a French cuff shirt.
If your day-to-day environment is business casual, you may want to select a deep toned sport shirt and match it with a great looking sportcoat. Or, take that same… Continue>>
