These days, there are five types of knots that are the most popular:

     The Four In Hand Knot
     The Windsor Knot
     The Half Windsor Knot
     The Pratt Knot
     The Bow Tie Knot
     The Four In Hand Knot

    Also called a Schoolboy Knot or a Simple Knot, the Four In Hand Knot is considered one of the most basic and simplest ways to tie a tie.

     Begin by placing the broad end of the tie at your right side. See that it extends about 12 inches lower than the thinner end of the tie. Take the broad end and pass it over the front of the thinner side of the tie. Then bring the broad end up and pass it through the loop that forms. Now, pass the broad end down into the loop in the loose knot in front. Then, holding the thinner end grasp the loose knot and slide it up to form a snugly fitting, neat knot.

     The Windsor Knot

     With its wide and thick triangular knot, the Windsor Knot projects a sense of self-assurance, hence it is ideal for interviews for jobs, making office presentations, attending corporate meetings, and so forth. It is best worn with shirts that have collars that are spread out. Read the rest of this entry »