How to Tie a Tie

Master the Four-in-Hand and Windsor knots

⚡Quick Answer

Four-in-Hand: Cross wide over narrow, loop around, pull through, tighten. It's the easiest and most versatile knot.

Drape tie around neck with wide end on your right, extending about 12 inches below the narrow end.

💡Stand in front of a mirror until you get the hang of it.

Cross the wide end over the narrow end, forming an X below your chin.

💡The seam should face inward (toward your body).

Bring the wide end under and around the narrow end, from right to left.

💡Keep the narrow end stationary - only move the wide end.

Bring wide end up through the neck loop from underneath. Then push it down through the front knot.

💡Hold the front knot loosely to create a space to pull through.

Hold the narrow end and slide the knot up to your collar. Adjust until comfortable.

💡A small dimple below the knot looks professional.

Four-in-Hand is safe and universally accepted. Windsor is more formal but can look bulky with thick ties.

The tip of the tie should just touch your belt buckle. Adjust the starting position until you get it right.

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