How to have a good Tie

A nice tie can bring a whole outfit together. They also allow you to easily diversify your wardrobe simply by mixing and matching ties with different shirts and suits. But ties are delicate. If you don’t take care of them, they can easily become worn and tattered. Instead of being a punctuation point to a sharp suit, an unkept tie will make you look dopey.

Men, especially well-dressed men, we should possess the practical skills of learning how to tie a tie and creating various tie knots.

Of course, some guys mastered the art of a single knot a long time ago, and then left well enough alone; those of us who seldom wear ties either leave the thing tied or rely on a clip.

Care should be taken when removing your tie. After a long day of work, I know you probably just want to get the damn thing off. But fight the temptation to pull the thin end of the tie through the knot. While this is the easiest way to get your tie off, it ruins the shape of the tie in the process. If you want to make your ties last, remove your ties by following the tie-tying steps in reverse.

It’s inevitable that your ties will start to wrinkle. The best way to get the wrinkles out without ruining your tie in the process is using steam. For easy wrinkles, simply hanging your tie in the bathroom while you take a hot shower will do the trick. For more stubborn wrinkles, consider purchasing a hand held steamer.

The Windsor is the most traditional knot and is the first one to master. It creates a hefty, professional-looking knot, meaning that it works best for any occasion when you want to look completely respectable.

The Half-Windsor enjoys a professional prestige and polished reputation. However, it’s not quite as Tulky, which makes it a better option for narrower collars and softer shirts.

Sources:
The Art of Manliness
eHow.com
AskMen