Windsor Ties are the Most Popular to Wear

Windsor ties are long ties, tied with a Windsor knot. Tying a simple necktie knot can be a complicated thing to do. However, when tying the Windsor, or half-Windsor knot, you will achieve a first class appearance. These are the most common knots for men to use.

First you must decide on which knot to use. Choosing the best type of knot depends on the fabric of your necktie (how thick it is), and the length you want the tie to be, and the overall look of the knot.

The most commonly used accessory for a necktie is the tie tack. Tie tacks need to be placed in the exact middle of the necktie. To decide where the center is, take the tip of the tie and fold it to the base of the knot.  Put your tie tack at the fold. The purpose of the tie tack is to hold the small end of the tie in its place. Make sure you put the tie tack through the large and small ends of the tie.

The dimple of the necktie should be located just below the knot. This is easy to do. When you are done tying your tie, before you tighten the knot, hold your finger in the center of the tie slightly inside the knot. All you have to do is simply push on the middle of the tie and squeeze the edges while you tighten the knot. The dimple is easiest to work with if you use the Windsor ties knots.

The half Windsor knot is simple to do and very professional looking on your necktie. This is a large knot that has a good shape to it. Men usually use the half Windsor knot when they have a uniform. Uniform ties are usually made of thicker materials like polyester or wool. The half Windsor knot will make your necktie shorter.

Why wear a tie? If you are a man, a tie makes your outfit. You need to wear one for work, interviews, weddings, formal events, etc.  If your tie doesn’t go with your outfit, the other items of your attire will not matter. Ties are uncomfortable and hard to knot and keep looking neat. The styles and fabrics are overwhelming. Unfortunately, ties are still an essential item of attire for the professional man.

When deciding on what style tie to wear, consider Windsor ties. Try to keep with today’s styles. Try and pick a tie that looks modern and professional.