How to Tie a Tie

How To Tre A Te How to select a tie? 1 SIZE: Standard length and width: 57 inch long and 3¾ to 3% inch width. The proper length for a tie: The tip of your tie to come right to the top of your belt buckle. The skinny tie: Can give you a cool, hip edge. Good for a night out X Bad for a first job interview 2 FABRIC: Best tie's fabric: Natural materials, i.e. silk, wool, and cashmere. Tip: The heavier and tighter the silk fabric is, the better. CONSTRUCTION: Test #1: Hold the tie up by the narrow end - it shouldn't twist and turn. Test #2: Lay a tie flat on a table - it should be symmetrical. Test #3: Inspect the tie for any loose threads or runs in the material - it shouldn't have any. 4 COLOR: Muted but sophisticated look: Pairing semi-solid and lightly patterned blue and green ties with cool blue colored clothing. Drawing attention to yourself: Stark contrast of a black colored tie on a light colored shirt. Presenters and speakers: The red "power tie". Color combination and Your complexion: Light colored hair and fair skin: Pastel and monochromatic color combinations. Dark hair and light skin: Color combinations which have clearly defined lines between them. Dark hair and medium to dark colored skin: Both low and high contrast tie and shirt/suit combinations. 5 PATTERN: The tie's patterns should not conflict with any patterns in your shirt or suit. When combining a patterned tie with a shirt and suit ensemble, ensure the pattern is not already present in the clothing. I Easy: Add a tie with complex patterns to less patterned suit and shirt. A pocket square is the final touch; add it after the tie! - Never match pocket squares exactly with your tie. 1 It can be patterned or solid. The general guideline: The pocket square's color should compliment some color on your tie. How to tie? 4 popular styles: Four-in-Hand Knet: Size: ****★ Symmetry: *★*★★ Difficulty: Half-Windsor Knet: Size: Symmetry: Difficulty: **★** Size: **** EWindsor Knot: Symmetry: **★★* Difficulty: **★★★ 17171 8. Size: ****★* EPRATTKnot: Symmetry: *★*★★ Difficulty: ***** Source: http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ http://artofmanliness.com/ Designed by: InfoGraphic DESIGN TEAMC How To Tre A Te How to select a tie? 1 SIZE: Standard length and width: 57 inch long and 3¾ to 3% inch width. The proper length for a tie: The tip of your tie to come right to the top of your belt buckle. The skinny tie: Can give you a cool, hip edge. Good for a night out X Bad for a first job interview 2 FABRIC: Best tie's fabric: Natural materials, i.e. silk, wool, and cashmere. Tip: The heavier and tighter the silk fabric is, the better. CONSTRUCTION: Test #1: Hold the tie up by the narrow end - it shouldn't twist and turn. Test #2: Lay a tie flat on a table - it should be symmetrical. Test #3: Inspect the tie for any loose threads or runs in the material - it shouldn't have any. 4 COLOR: Muted but sophisticated look: Pairing semi-solid and lightly patterned blue and green ties with cool blue colored clothing. Drawing attention to yourself: Stark contrast of a black colored tie on a light colored shirt. Presenters and speakers: The red "power tie". Color combination and Your complexion: Light colored hair and fair skin: Pastel and monochromatic color combinations. Dark hair and light skin: Color combinations which have clearly defined lines between them. Dark hair and medium to dark colored skin: Both low and high contrast tie and shirt/suit combinations. 5 PATTERN: The tie's patterns should not conflict with any patterns in your shirt or suit. When combining a patterned tie with a shirt and suit ensemble, ensure the pattern is not already present in the clothing. I Easy: Add a tie with complex patterns to less patterned suit and shirt. A pocket square is the final touch; add it after the tie! - Never match pocket squares exactly with your tie. 1 It can be patterned or solid. The general guideline: The pocket square's color should compliment some color on your tie. How to tie? 4 popular styles: Four-in-Hand Knet: Size: ****★ Symmetry: *★*★★ Difficulty: Half-Windsor Knet: Size: Symmetry: Difficulty: **★** Size: **** EWindsor Knot: Symmetry: **★★* Difficulty: **★★★ 17171 8. Size: ****★* EPRATTKnot: Symmetry: *★*★★ Difficulty: ***** Source: http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ http://artofmanliness.com/ Designed by: InfoGraphic DESIGN TEAMC