A tie is usually an important part of the formal ensemble for those at school as well as the ones working in the corporate world. This makes it extremely important for you to know how to tie a tie. There can be a number of ways of tying it such, as a Simple Knot or a Schoolboy Knot, the Four In Hand, the Windsor, Half Windsor or Bow Tie. You can determine your own style, considering factors like personal preference, body type and preferred shirt style. However, no matter which style you choose, it is necessary to know the exact and proper way of tying the perfect knot, which works a great deal in improving your persona. So, to know how to tie a necktie, read the steps that follow.
How to Tie a Necktie
- Start by hanging the tie around your neck, such that the wide end is towards your left and the thin end is towards the right.
- After this, adjust the length of both the ends in such a way that the wide end is twice as long as the thin one.
- Cross the wide end over the thin one.
- Now, take the wide end up and bring it down, through the loop between your tie and the collar.
- Pull the wide end beneath the thin one and take it towards right.
- Take it through the loop and then again, towards right in a manner that the narrow end is inside out.
- Now, take the wide end from the front towards right to left.
- Pull the wide end through the loop once again.
- Bring the wide end in the front, down through the knot.
- With the help of your hands, tighten the knot, gradually bringing the tie to your neck.
