Ties are easy to tie only if you actually know how to tie them.
If your not accustomed to doing it on a regular basis it could get a bit tricky. However, once you get the hang of it, you will find that it is rather easy. Their are several different methods to consider when knotting your tie. If you are not super into the concept of staying ultra trendy, just pick one method and stick with it.
A necktie, or simply a tie, is a piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat, and often draped down the chest. The tie length should reach down to the waist. In the opinion of Apparel Search, the tip of the tie should sit directly above the belt line.
The super hard trick when tying a tie.
Their is an incredibly fine balance when lining up the front "wide" and the back "slimmer" blade of the tiem.
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Yes, some times are made so that the width is consistent such as a very thin tie, but these are not ask common.
For the most part manufacturers are rather consistent in regard to the length of a tie. They are commonly 57 inches in length. The unfortunate reality of mankind is that men are not all a consistent height. If our torso is different, we obviously can't all size up the tie in the exact same way.
When putting the tie on, it is ideal to have the tip of the tie reach the top of the belt but also have enough of the tie on the back end to reach the keeper loop that you will find on the back of the tie. The keeper loop helps keep the two ends of the tie together. You don't want the smaller end flopping around.
When the wide part of the tie is shorter than the narrow end of the time, you will look silly. So, try your best to not let that happen.
Using a pair of scissors to fix your tie length is probably not the best idea (unless you are a tailor or seamstress).
Here is a brief quiz. And we are kindly giving you the answers.
Question: How do you know if your tie is too long?
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Answer: it goes past your belt line.
Question: How do you know if your tie is too short?
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Answer: it doesn't reach your belt line.
Is it OK to tuck ties into pants?
Is it OK to tuck your tie into your shirt?
Please do NOT say that the knot does not matter.
A few techniques to research.
- Windsor Knot
- Half Windsor Knot
- Four-in-Hand
- Simple Necktie Knot
- Prince Albert
- Kelvin
- Trinity
- Murrell
- VanWijk
- Triangular Symmetrical Windsor
- Nicky Knot
- Pratt
- Eldrige Tie Knot
- Balthus
- Atlantic
- Cape
- Capsule
What's "knot" to love?
Learn about knot tying techniques in our men's tie guide section.
Men's Neckwear Guide - for the record, neckwear is more than simply neckties. Scarves can be a type of neckwear as well.
Learn more about how to tie a tie here on Apparel Search.
Also, don't forget to read up on how to tie a bowtie if you are so inclined.
Do you have a favorite men's clothing store that you visit to shop for neckwear? You may want to visit the tie store section of our website.
If you wish to be a super trendy man, after you figure out the best neckwear tying option for your personal sense of style, you may want to put some more effort into grooming. You might find the beard trimming options of interest.
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