A proper tie

[make_your_move]

I remember how nice it was the first time I got a proper knot in the tie. I do like they way they look.

Heading Out on Your Own — Day 10: How to Tie the Half-Windsor Necktie Knot

Posted By Brett & Kate McKay On August 10, 2012 @ 9:13 pm In Heading Out On Your Own,Visual Guides | 23 Comments

Many young men heading out on their own for the first time have never tied a tie themselves. If that’s you, I’d recommend the Half-Windsor as the first necktie knot you learn. While the Four-in-Hand ^[1] is the easiest knot to tie, the Half-Windsor looks more symmetrical and formal, while being less bulky than the Full Windsor. It’s a very versatile knot, appropriate for all occasions, and goes well with nearly every collar type, except narrow collars.

Once you’ve mastered the Half-Windsor, branch out and learn how to tie other necktie knots ^[2], and the bowtie ^[3] as well.

Illustration by Ted Slampyak ^[4]

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Article printed from The Art of Manliness: http://artofmanliness.com

URL to article: http://artofmanliness.com/2012/08/10/how-to-tie-a-half-windsor-knot/

URLs in this post:

[1] the Four-in-Hand: http://artofmanliness.com/2012/03/14/how-to-tie-a-four-in-hand-necktie-knot-your-60-second-visual-guide/

[2] learn how to tie other necktie knots: http://artofmanliness.com/2009/06/05/how-to-tie-a-tie/

[3] the bowtie: http://artofmanliness.com/2012/04/16/how-to-tie-a-bow-tie-an-illustrated-guide/

[4] Ted Slampyak: http://www.storytellersworkshop.com/tedportfolio/index.html

Comments

[amazonmink.livejournal.com]

My dad taught me how to tie a tie when I was a teenager. I still haven't quite gotten the knack of tying them on other people.

[gsh]

How much enjoyment am I allowed to get from you tying knots? ;)