How to Tie a Windsor Knot
Stand in front of a mirror., Put the tie around your neck., Cross the wide end over the narrow end., Bring the tie through the loop., Pull the wide end underneath the narrow end and to the right, back through the "V" loop and to the right again, so...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stand in front of a mirror.
Observe what you're doing in the mirror to help you see what is happening as you tie the knot.
You won't need the mirror once you've got the hang of the tying but initially it helps with getting the tie length correct, etc.
Check that your shirt is buttoned to the top and stand the collar up before proceeding. -
Step 2: Put the tie around your neck.
One end of the tie should be considerably wider than the other (the general rule is that the wide end hangs twice as low as the narrow end).
Place the wider end on the right, and about a foot (30cm) lower than the narrower side on the left.
If you are left handed, it's recommended that you switch the sides of the wide and narrow ends, as it is easiest for the dominant hand to work with the longest end.
If so, reverse the instructions as you go! , Create somewhat of an uneven "X"
with the thinner side located on the bottom and the wider side on top. , The top "V" from the "X" you created in the previous step and the collar of your shirt should make a loop.
Cross the wide end of your tie under the thin end and through the loop.
Bring the wide end back down to where it was before you looped it through the upper "V". ,,,, Take the wider end that you just pulled through the loop and put it through the loose knot.
Pull all the way through. , Turn down the collar, making sure to do so neatly at the back where you can't see.
Make any adjustments to ensure that the knot sits squarely in the middle of the collar and check that the tie reaches down to the waistband.
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Step 3: Cross the wide end over the narrow end.
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Step 4: Bring the tie through the loop.
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Step 5: Pull the wide end underneath the narrow end and to the right
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Step 6: back through the "V" loop and to the right again
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Step 7: so that the wide end is inside out.
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Step 8: Cross the wide end over the thin end again
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Step 9: crossing to the right.
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Step 10: Repeat step three.
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Step 11: There should be somewhat of a loose knot wrapped around the thinner end now.
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Step 12: Using both hands
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Step 13: carefully tighten the knot until it is resting a small distance below the collar
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Step 14: about an inch (2.5cm).
Detailed Guide
Observe what you're doing in the mirror to help you see what is happening as you tie the knot.
You won't need the mirror once you've got the hang of the tying but initially it helps with getting the tie length correct, etc.
Check that your shirt is buttoned to the top and stand the collar up before proceeding.
One end of the tie should be considerably wider than the other (the general rule is that the wide end hangs twice as low as the narrow end).
Place the wider end on the right, and about a foot (30cm) lower than the narrower side on the left.
If you are left handed, it's recommended that you switch the sides of the wide and narrow ends, as it is easiest for the dominant hand to work with the longest end.
If so, reverse the instructions as you go! , Create somewhat of an uneven "X"
with the thinner side located on the bottom and the wider side on top. , The top "V" from the "X" you created in the previous step and the collar of your shirt should make a loop.
Cross the wide end of your tie under the thin end and through the loop.
Bring the wide end back down to where it was before you looped it through the upper "V". ,,,, Take the wider end that you just pulled through the loop and put it through the loose knot.
Pull all the way through. , Turn down the collar, making sure to do so neatly at the back where you can't see.
Make any adjustments to ensure that the knot sits squarely in the middle of the collar and check that the tie reaches down to the waistband.
Done.
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