You have your first job interview tomorrow—and you need to wear a tie. Your nine-year-old needs to wear a tie to his band concert—and Dad is out of town. Maybe you're a high school student needing to tie a bow tie for prom? Or perhaps you're just looking for a different knot. In any of these situations, the videos on this page can help solve your problem! If you're looking for more in-depth information, please see our page on how to tie a tie.
Tie-Tying Tips
- Tie your tie in front of a mirror.
- Flip up your collar before draping the tie around your neck.
- The wide end of your tie should hang twice as low as the thin end.
- When untying a tie just simply follow the directions in reverse.
- A tie that is too tight will creep up the collar.
- Give yourself extra time if this is your first time tying a tie.
Types of Knots
- Pratt knot
- Half Windsor knot
- Four-in-hand knot
- Windsor knot
- Bow tie
- Prince Albert
- Small knot
You have your first job interview tomorrow—and you need to wear a tie. Your nine-year-old needs to wear a tie to his band concert—and Dad is out of town. Maybe you're a high school student needing to tie a bow tie for prom? Or perhaps you're just looking for a different knot. In any of these situations, the videos on this page can help solve your problem! If you're looking for more in-depth information, please see our page on how to tie a tie.
Fast Facts
Best for a wide collar: Windsor knot
Best for a close set collar: Half Windsor knot
Best with a long collar: Prince Albert
Most popular method: Four-in-hand knot
Simplest method: Bow tie
Tie-Tying Tips
Tie your tie in front of a mirror.
Flip up your collar before draping the tie around your neck.
The wide end of your tie should hang twice as low as the thin end.
When untying a tie just simply follow the directions in reverse.
A tie that is too tight will creep up the collar.
Give yourself extra time if this is your first time tying a tie.
Types of Knots
Prince Albert
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