How to Tie a Simple Knot Necktie The Simple knot is the quickest and easiest tie knot to master. You’ll find people of all shapes and sizes love this not due to its simplicity—hence the name. If you’re in a rush or looking for an easy tie not, look no further. With the tie facing backwards around your neck, start with the wide end of the tie on your right and the thin end on your left. Ideally, the thin tip of the tie should rest slightly above your navel. Pull the wide end underneath the thin end. Cross the wide end over the thin end to the right. Pull the wide end up through the neck loop. Pull it down through the loop you just made. Finish by pulling the wide end down and sliding the knot up to tighten. How to Tie a Four-In-Hand Knot Necktie Due to its simplicity and versatility, the Four-in-Hand knot is one of the most popular necktie knots for businesspeople. It’s likely the first tie knot you were taught when you were in school and can be used with a wide variety of tie widths and styles. With the tie facing forwards around your neck, start with the wide end of the tie on your left and the thin end on your right. Ideally, the thin tip of the tie should rest slightly above your navel. Cross the wide end over the thin end to the left. Pull it under the thin end and to the right. Pull it across the front and back to the left. Pull it up through the neck loop from underneath. Pull it down through the loop you made. Finish up by pulling down on the wide end and sliding the knot up. How to Tie a Half-Windsor Knot Necktie A classic 9 to 5 tie knot, this style offers perfect proportions while using slightly less fabric compared to the full Windsor knot. Because of this, taller men who need more fabric for their tie may opt for this style compared to others. With the tie facing forwards around your neck, start with the wide end of the tie on your left and the thin end on your right. Ideally, the wider tip of the tie should be 1/3rd longer than the thinner end. Cross the wide end of the tie over the thin end and around the back to the left. Pull the wide end up over the outside of the knot then down through the inside of the neck loop. Pull the wide end of the tie to the right so it faces inside out. Cross the wide end over the front of the knot to the left. Pull the wide end up through the neck hole. Feed the wide end down through the loop you just made. Tighten by pull the wide end down while moving the tie knot upwards. How to Tie a Windsor Knot Necktie Worn by everyone from business executives to Prime Ministers, the Windsor knot is a timeless tie knot. It’s classic triangular look takes some practice to master, but when you do, you’ll be the envy of every other tie-wearer. With the tie facing forwards around your neck, start with the wide end of the tie on your right and the thin end on your left. Ideally, the thin tip of the tie should rest slightly above your navel. Cross the wide end over the thin end to the left. Pull it around and up the neck loop. Pull it down and to the left. Cross around the back of the thin end to the right. Pull it up in front of the neck loop to the centre. Pull it down through the neck loop and back to the right. Cross it over the front to the left. Pull it up into the neck loop from the back Pull it down through the loop you made. Finish up by pulling down on the wide end and sliding the knot up. Our Favourite Tie Wearing Tips & Tricks To truly master the art of wearing a tie, we’ve compiled a list tips and tricks to help elevate your look. Find our tips on how to wear a tie: Tie your tie to the right length: As a rule, your finished tie should end near the middle to the top of your belt Ties that are shorter than that may make your torso appear shorter, while longer ties that go below your belt buckle look out of place. Pair the tie knot to your shirt collar: Depending on the style of collar your shirt has; certain tie knot styles may look better. Shirts with wider, thicker collars look best with wider tie knots, like a Windsor or Half Windsor. On the other hand, straighter, thinner collars look better with a narrower knot like the Four-In-Hand. Ensure your tie is clean and wrinkle free: Before putting on your tie, make sure there aren’t any stains or wrinkles on it. You might be able to spot-clean a tie with a damp cloth or hand wash it with a mild detergent. To remove wrinkles, use a cold iron or steamer. Matching your body to your tie width: While skinny ties are popular with the modern man, they don’t necessarily suit all body types. Broader men look best in wider tie styles to complement their wider shoulders, while skinny ties suit a slimmer man’s build. Tying it Up When it comes to tying ties, practice makes perfect. Spend a few minutes trying each knot and see which one you prefer. Shop our latest range of men’s ties at GAZMAN now.