How To Tie A Necktie In A Windsor Knot

How to tie a necktie is a very frequent question that we come across in life many a times. Tying a necktie knot is a seemingly difficult task. But actually its all about acquiring and mastering the right technique. But the catch lies in the fact that there are so many knot types, when it comes to tying a necktie. Some of the popular knot styles are windsor knot, half windsor knot, four-in-hand knot, etc. In this article we share the technique for tying a windsor tie knot. Windsor knot is one of the most formal and professional looking tie knot style. It's also damn neat and uniform to go for professional meetings and formal occasions. A well tied windsor tie knot is sure to make an impression with it's smart and stylish look. The windsor knot specially looks smart in thin material ties, for example silk ties. Thick cloth ties, end up look too huge in a windsor knot.

Tying A Windsor Tie Knot

Read step by step instructions along with a tutorial video to master the technique of tying a necktie in a windsor knot.

1. Take a thin tie and wrap it around the neck to start with. Put the broader end of tie to the right side and the narrower to the left. Keep the broader end longer towards the floor and the narrower one shorter.
2. Cross the broader end side over the narrower end side.
3. A loop is made by this crossing of the two ends. Put the broader end through the loop, and bringing it outwards from the above.
4. Bring it down neatly, maintaining the hold on the tie knot in the making. Keep it in the same direction as before, firmly.
5. In the next step, take the same broader end to the left, from beneath or the back side of the tie knot. This needs to be done carefully and with a firm hold on the tie knot.
6. Then wrap the broader end over the loop on the tight side of the loop. The broad side will go from beneath wrapping the loops and then over the loop back towards the down side.
7. Now move this broader end to the other side, from right to left, over the complete knot.
8. Take it from the below of the knot, upwards once again. This will finally give signs of a firm windsor tie knot.
9. Through the loop, keeping it exactly in the center, bring the broader end strip downwards. This final step will make it look like a windsor tie knot.
10. As a finishing step, carefully pull down the broader and the longer end of the tie. Pull it down till it tightly fits the knot well. To make it more uniform, hold the bottom of the knot tightly and squeeze up the knot tie to give it a uniform look.

Follow this ten step guide to ease all your 'how to tie a necktie' issues. It will give you smart windsor tie knot, that will make an impression on your behalf, wherever you go.