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How to Tie a Tie

" How to Tie a Tie "


             While wearing professional business attire, a tie is a must. It provides a professional look to a person. However, wearing tie is an art. A person needs to master it in order to wear it properly. There are various types of tie-knots that are used by business professionals.
However, the most common tie-knot used by the business professionals is the Windsor
knot. To tie the Windsor knot, you need to select a tie, stand in front of a mirror, and
perform the following steps.

1. The wide end “A” should extend about 12 inches below end “B”. Cross end “A” over end “B”, as shown in the following figure.



2. Bring end “A” up through the loop between the collar and your tie, as shown in the following figure.



3. Pull end “A” down, underneath end “B” and to the right, as shown in the following figure.



4. Pull end “A” back through the loop and to the right, as shown in the following

figure.



5. Bring end “A” across the front from right to left, as shown in the following figure.


6. Pull end “A” up through the loop again, as shown in the following figure.



7. Bring end “A” down through the knot in front, as shown in the following figure.


8. Using both hands, tighten the knot carefully and draw it up to the collar, as shown in the following figure.



9. After completing the knot, ensure that the knotted tie is not too short or too long.
Ideally, the wide end of the tie should end at the belt buckle.

           In addition to Windsor knot, there are several other type of knots. Some of them are:

  • Half Windsor knot
  • Four in Hand knot
  • Pratt knot

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