Fashion is cyclical. Sometimes wide ties are all the rage, and sometimes skinny ties are in vogue. If the tie is made from very thin material, or you need to use up more length, the Half Windsor also works just fine for skinny ties.
Most of these popular tie knots work with most dress shirts and collar styles. Most contemporary dress shirts have medium spread collars. All three of these knots looks great with medium spread collars. If you prefer a narrow point collar or spearpoint , go with a smaller knot like the Oriental or Four in Hand.
Purists will say that a Full Windsor knot is the most professional tie knot, but these days a Half Windsor is usually more appropriate and more universally flattering. The truth is, any tie knot excluding weird novelty knots is professional enough for work, job interviews or formal events.
Excluding wacky novelty knots like the Trinity Knot, the Full Windsor is the hardest traditional tie knot to learn.
On our list, the Half Windsor is the most difficult knot to learn. More often than knot see what I did there? The best tie knot for a button down collar is the Four In Hand. Other small knots, like the Simple Knot and Prince Albert , also work well with button down collars. It depends on your height, the material from which your tie is made, the rest of your outfit and — most of all — personal preference. You can never go wrong with the classic Four in Hand knot.
Let me know in the comments section below! Founding editor of The Modest Man, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his wife and family, traveling and creating great content. Slim faces are best suited with a spread collar. A spread collar is distinguished by observing significant space between the collar points forms more than a 90 degree angle.
For a wide spread collar, a Half or Full Windsor knot is the ideal knot of choice. See here. The great thing about choosing an appropriate collar if you have a slim face i.
Never will you have to worry about not being adequately presented in more formal situations such as interviews or weddings! For a gentleman with a rounder face, a point collar is the best pairing. The pointed collar shirt is the most conventional. The prevalence of this shirt is largely predicated on the construct being neutral for most men, and hence the most accessible.
Key features of a pointed collar shirt are that the collar points are close together. With a round face, one wants to detract from horizontal lines and emphasize vertical attributes for the wearer. Hence, a point collar shirt helps to detract from a wider frame and places the emphasis from top to bottom.
In conjunction with a narrower collar spread, a Four In Hand knot looks most apt. If you are looking to dress more formally and are looking for a knot that is more substantive than the Four In Hand, at most opt for the Half Windsor. A Full Windsor knot should be reserved for spread collars. For the aspiring dapper gent with an oval face, one is afforded the most flexibility with regard to collar styles.
Generally, a medium or wide spread collar will work. In addition to facial structure considerations, paying attention to the occasions you are wearing a tie for can be useful in determining the type of tie knot. If, for example, you are out on the town in a social setting with friends and are strutting a skinny tie, it is best to pair a Four In Hand knot with a narrower spread collar. Given that a skinny tie by nature does not comprise of a large amount of fabric and is skinny throughout, a more vertical knot such as the Four In Hand knot will most likely complement your ensemble.
When I'm asked how to tie a tie, the Full Windsor Knot is always mentioned. Also known as the Double Windsor, the Full Windsor has a large, triangular symmetric shape and is perfect for wide spread collars, and on men with a large neck. Additional tie length is required for the Windsor knot because of the two wrappings. Tall men with a larger neck size will need a tie that measures between 61 — 64 inches. Learn how to tie a Nicky Knot :. Learn how to tie a Kelvin Knot :. Learn how to tie a Pratt Knot :.
Learn how to tie a St Andrew Knot :. Learn how to tie a Balthus Knot :. The Balthus knot is highly recommended for any fancy events — make sure you wear it to those fine dining dinners, theater and art events. Learn how to tie a Hanover Knot :. Learn how to tie a Plattsburgh Knot :.
Learn how to tie a Grantchester Knot :. Learn how to tie a Victoria Knot :. Learn how to tie a Cafe Knot :. The Cafe Knot is a difficult one. Don't try it until you're very familiar with the basics of how to tie a tie.
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