How to tie a tie?

A tie can accentuate your personality like no other accessories can. However, not all men know how to tie a tie. Most people therefore look for the clip on ties in case there is an emergency situation. There are different ways to tie a tie.

One of the most popular tie knot is the schoolboy knot.

1. Drape the tie around with the broader end at least one foot below the narrow end. Now cross the broader end of the tie over the narrow end.
2. Next turn the broader end of the tie underneath the narrow end.
3. Keep wrapping the broader end of the tie around the narrow end repeatedly.
4. Pull the broader end through the back of the loop that is formed with the tie.
5. Now bring the broader end of the tie down through the front thereby making a fine knot. Finally tighten the knot as per your comfortability.

Windsor knot

The Windsor half knot is yet another popular tie knot that you can try.

1. Drape the tie with broader end extending at least one foot below the narrow end around your neck.
2. Cross the broader part of the tie over the narrow end.
3. Now bring the broader end of the tie around towards the narrow end to form a knot.
4. Finally pull down the broader end of the tie through the hole created between the narrow and the broader end of the tie to form a knot.
5. Adjust and tighten the knot as per your comfort levels.

There are several other ways to tie a tie. You can also get illustrated guidelines and examples on the web with the help of which you can find it easier to learn how to tie a tie.