To become more attractive, more elegant, most men need to know how to tie a tie knot more appropriately! Today we will show you some way:
What is a tie (or Cravat)?
The tie or the Cravat (in French: Cravate) is an auxiliary outfit consisting of a long piece of cloth. It is usually made of silk, tied under the collar with two ends to lie down on the chest. The head has a large plate to the side. First, cover the buttons.
Men usually wear neckties with shirts and trousers on occasions that need to be dressed in a formal, formal manner. Most people who understand the classic fashion dress style think that the tie originated in the 17th century, during the three decades of war in France.
The story of a tie stems from a trip to Paris in the 1660s by a regiment from Croatia. King Louis XIV was overwhelmed by the colorful silk scarves of Croatian officers. He started wearing a lace carat from 1946 when he was only seven years old and later made this accessory as a required piece of royal attire.
As a way to commemorate the Croatian soldiers, he gave them the name “La Cravate” – the call to the tie is still mentioned in France today. International tie day is held on October 18 every year in Croatia and several other cities in the world such as Dublin, Como, Tokyo, Sydney.
1. Four in Hand knot
Before coming to other types of belts, familiarize yourself with Four in Hand fastening because this is the simplest type.
With small, slightly asymmetrical knots, the style is exceptionally tight with narrow collar. This way is the type that fits best with typical situations because it’s simple and doesn’t take you too much time in front of a mirror.
If you often rush to work every morning, this is the tightening you should know.
Highlights:
Size: Small and slightly long
Symmetry: Unbalanced
Difficulty level: Easy
Style: Office / Daily
Collar: button-down neck (with fixed collar) and narrow spread collar
Detailed operation:
- Firstly, start by placing a wider piece of the tie-up on a narrow piece like Figure 1.
- Secondly, fold the big piece behind.
- Next, drag the big piece upwards, as shown in Figure 3.
- Then, pass the large piece through the ring above.
- Finally, slice the large piece into the front knot, as shown in Figure 5. Pull the knot tight and closer to the collar.
2. Half Windsor knot
The half Windsor version is a lot easier than the traditional full version. Once you become a “player” with this type of tie, the original style will not be intricate for you.
Although this type of carat requires a lot of techniques, it is still known as a great knot that men prefer.
Although it has been simplified in comparison to the original style, with the form, the Half Windsor seems to be suitable only for office environments.
Highlights:
Size: Medium
Symmetry: Symmetry
Difficulty: Moderate
Style: Office / Daily
Collar: A medium-sized neckline (medium-width spread collar)
Detailed operation:
- Firstly, like the first step of the Four in Hand, pull the piece up on the small piece.
- Secondly, fold large pieces behind small pieces.
- Next, pull up the big piece.
- Drag the large piece down, as shown in Figure 4.
- Then, move the large piece through the small portion, as shown in Figure 5.
- Pull the big piece over the slot.
- You are slouching over the lower tie.
3. Full Windsor Knot
This way is the ideal way to tie up formal occasions. The knot is thick, full, triangular, and perfectly balanced.
This tightening style is exceptionally suitable for the type of dress with wide neck and often appears in wedding parties, presentations, and important meetings.
Highlights:
Size: Large
Symmetry: Symmetry
Difficulty: Moderate
Style: Office / Daily
Collar: A widespread collar – creating an angle close to 180 degrees
Detailed operation:
- Firstly, place large pieces of wool in small pieces.
- Secondly, pull the large piece backward, up through the slot around the neck.
- Drag large pieces through small pieces in the first direction in step 1.
- Next, fold large pieces behind small pieces.
- Drag the large piece upwards, as shown in Figure 5.
- Then, slide it down into the slot towards the direction of step 4.
- Fold big pieces through small pieces.
- Pull the large piece upwards through the slot again like step 2.
- Finally, put it through the knot.
4. Pratt Knot
This way can be considered a tightening method suitable for all circumstances. The knot of this type of tie is not as full as the Windsor is not as narrow as the Four in Hand, so it is suitable for most styles.
With a triangle design, this knot is slightly more loose than Windsor, easily removed. Therefore, this way of tightening is exceptionally suitable for the occasion of “the bearded man” who wants to go out to meet with friends after working hours.
Highlights:
Size: Medium
Symmetry: Unbalanced
Difficulty level: Easy
Style: Office / Daily
Collar: A medium-sized neckline (medium-width spread collar)
Detailed operation:
- Start by placing small pieces on the big piece.
- Drag the large piece upwards as shown in Figure 2
- Pull the big part through the slot and tie the knot.
- Move the big piece to the left of the small part.
- Pull the big piece over the slot.
- Put this piece down through the front knot and tighten arbitrarily.
5. Nicky knot
This way of wearing caravans is not well known. This type is not mentioned outside books or websites that guide ties.
However, it seems to be a “bad reputation” for this type of tie because the Nicky tie style is more versatile and flexible than you imagine! And believe CANIFA, this is one of the ways to tie it.
With Nicky tie style, the tie is tied with thicker button Four-in-hand style and look more symmetrical. It is very useful for male friends or knotted small, tight and tight ties.
Highlights:
Size: Medium
Symmetry: Symmetry
Difficulty level: Easy
Style: Office / Daily
Collar: Sharp neck (point collar – less than / equal to 90 degrees), Button-down neck (with collar fixed)
Detailed operation:
- Firstly, put a tie on collar: the big piece on left, a small section on the right
- Secondly, fold large pieces behind small pieces
- Pull up the big part
- Put the big chunk into the Button between the collar and the tie
- Next, fold the big lump up and then round it behind the small piece
- Put the big piece into the Button again
- Then, insert a large part into the little Button like Figure 7
- Finally, tie and tie the tie
These are the first 5 types of tying tie knots that we recommend to you. To learn more about the different types of styles, follow in the next article.
