There are hundreds of different knots that you can tie. It’s a sophisticated accessory; a style staple, an embellishment that completes the look. Ties also harken back to the day when people dressed dapper daily. They tried. They carried a noble air about them.
And there are dozens of different tie styles to choose from when you are trying get this look just right. We have some helpful guidance around here for color matching your apparel so don’t panic.
Luckily for you, learning how to tie a Windsor knot is going to be fairly simple. The Windsor knot is a lot easier than most tie options, so let’s jump into it.
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Step one
You want to sit your tie on your shoulders, wrapping around your neck. You want the bigger end of the tie to drop down longer than the smaller end of the tie. This will be very important when you get to the next steps.
Step two
You want to take the larger side of the tie and fold it over the smaller end of the tie. You do not need to do anything extreme, Just lay the larger end on top of the smaller end, and bring them to the center of your body so that it’s even.
Step three
Take the larger half and fold it underneath the neck of the tie. Make sure the small end of the tie gets wrapped and tied, but not caught in the loop. The only end of the tie that needs to go under is the larger end. You’re on your way to showcasing your exemplary fashion sense and style, hang in there!
Step four
Once you have gone through the loop with the larger end of the tie, you need to move it to your left. Make sure that the smaller end of the tie stays in the middle.
Step five
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Take the larger end of the tie, move it around the back of the smaller end of the tie and pull it to the right. Imagine you are making a circle around the smaller end of the tie. You can find a how to tie a tie video for the Windsor knot if you are having troubles with this step.
Step six
Take the larger end of the tie and hold it up above the center and pull it through the neck loop from the top. Next, you’ll bring it to your right side again.
Step seven
Pull the larger end of the tie over the smaller end again, and bring it back to the left. Once you have it on the left, pull it underneath the collar of the tie and back up.
Step eight
Once you have the tie pulled through, you will see a pocket for the larger tie piece in which to slide.
This pocket is made from all of the twists and turns you made before. Stick the tie into this pocket and tighten it up as much as you need to tighten it for it to fit comfortably.
That’s all there is to it.
You now know how to do this tie style without any complications. It might take a few times to perfect but once you get the hang of it, you will never forget how it’s done. You could say it’s like riding a bike…except… it’s not. It’s tying fabric around your neck, let’s be real.
This is really all you need to know about how to tie a Windsor knot. Now that you have the technique practiced, you need to pair the perfect tie with a nice pair of shoes to start pulling together your sophisticated ensemble!
If you are still having trouble with it after this guide, you can find “how to tie a tie” videos. Follow along with the one embedded below for your convenience:
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