How to Tie a Necktie
By Hendrik Pohl
There are quite a few different ways to tie a necktie. One of the most popular ways to tie a tie is by using the Four-in-Hand knot. The Four in Hand knot is a slightly smaller, and somewhat asymmetrical tie knot. Even though this type of necktie knot is one of the easiest ways o tie a necktie, hence it is sometimes called the "simple tie knot", it is by no means an un-fashionable way to tie a tie. It is actually the preferred, and best looking tie knot if you:
1. Wear a shirt with a narrow collar spread
2. If you are tall and need a smaller tie knot that uses less of the tie's length
3. A great knot for solid color silk ties
4. A traditional knot that perfectly compliments British striped neckties
History of the Four in Hand knot
The Four in Hand is one of the original necktie knots dating back to the middle of the 19th century. It is one of the oldest tie knots that is still in common use today. It was invented by British horsemen that needed a simple way to tie a scarf with one hand while holding the reigns of four horses in the other hand. Hence, the knot got the name Four-in-Hand.
How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot:
By Hendrik Pohl
There are quite a few different ways to tie a necktie. One of the most popular ways to tie a tie is by using the Four-in-Hand knot. The Four in Hand knot is a slightly smaller, and somewhat asymmetrical tie knot. Even though this type of necktie knot is one of the easiest ways o tie a necktie, hence it is sometimes called the "simple tie knot", it is by no means an un-fashionable way to tie a tie. It is actually the preferred, and best looking tie knot if you:
1. Wear a shirt with a narrow collar spread
2. If you are tall and need a smaller tie knot that uses less of the tie's length
3. A great knot for solid color silk ties
4. A traditional knot that perfectly compliments British striped neckties
History of the Four in Hand knot
The Four in Hand is one of the original necktie knots dating back to the middle of the 19th century. It is one of the oldest tie knots that is still in common use today. It was invented by British horsemen that needed a simple way to tie a scarf with one hand while holding the reigns of four horses in the other hand. Hence, the knot got the name Four-in-Hand.
How to Tie a Four-in-Hand Knot:
1. Flip up your shirt's collar and close the top button. Then, lay the tie around your neck so that the broad side of the necktie hangs lower than the narrow end.
2. Wap the broad end of the necktie behind, and around the narrow end of the tie with one hand, while holding the wrapping in place with your other hand. This will ensure that the unfinished tie knot doesn't slip out of place.
3. Wrap the broad end around, and over the front of the narrow end. As before, hold the unfinished tie knot with two fingers. Then, take the broad end, and loop it through the loop on your neck. Make sure to leave a loop at the front of your tie. This is needed in the next step to pull the broad end through, and to tighten the knot.
4. Pull the broad end of the necktie through the loop you created in step #3.
5. Carefully tighten the necktie and adjust it so that it is centered between your collar. Finally flip down your shirt's collars.
Tying your necktie to the Right Length:
The tip of the necktie should end near the center of your belt buckle. If the tie is tied too short or too long, un-tie the knot and do it again. Sooner or later, you will get a feel for where you need to start the knot. Use the stitching at the back of the tie of the narrow part as a reference point. If you just can't get the tie tied to the right length, chances are that you might need extra long neckties that are especially made for taller men. Regular sized neckties are typically 58" inches in length and a good fit for men up to 6'3". Extra long ties are 3-4 inches longer, and recommended for men taller than 6 foot 3 inches, or for men that have a larger neck size. Buying extra long ties in conventional brick and mortar stores might be somewhat challenging. Only few retailers carry them, and in most cases only offer a very limited selection. Buying extra long ties at specialized online retailers might be a better, and more convenient alternative.
H Pohl is the owner and founder of http://www.ties-necktie.com/
Ties-Necktie.com offers a wide range of quality handmade silk ties, bow ties, and cufflinks, as well as useful dress code tips for men, men's fashion advice, necktie knot instructions, and more.
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