When It Comes To Tying A Tie

 When it comes to tying a tie, you’ve got several options. In fact, some of those options don’t even require you tie a knot, such as a zipper or bow tie – clip-on ties, however, should be avoided. If you do choose to tie your own, however, there are a number of different knot options, including double Windsor, half Windsor, four-in-hand and Pratt. To tie a double Windsor – like the one Howard’s sporting in the picture – follow these instructions:

Hang the tie around your neck, with the wide end on your left, about 12 inches below the narrow end. Then, cross the wide end over the narrow end.

Loop the wide end behind and up through the loop formed between your neck and the tie.

Loop the wide end behind the narrow end, crossing it over to the left side of your body. Bring the wide end over the front of the tie and back down through the loop between your neck and tie.

Pull the wide end to your left, which will make the back of the tie face away from you. Make sure the loop you just formed is straight.

Cross the wide end across the front of the tie to the right side of your body.

Bring the wide end up through the loop between your neck and the tie.

Bring the wide end back down, going under the front-most loop of the knot.

Using a mirror, tighten the tie and adjust the knot until it is straight and even.