Thanks to its origins as a way for polo players to keep their collars from flapping as they raced about the playing field, the iconic button-down collar is a mainstay of prep style. Texture and heft pair well with button-down collars. Think sepia photo filters, tweed jackets, and workboots with a healthy patina.
This collar style resists wrinkling, meaning its practicality matches its modern style. Our friends at RMRS have a short piece about how the spread collar can flatter certain face shapes. Its tidy silhouette runs along your collarbone, which creates a handsome visual contrast with the vertical lines of your lapels and your tie.
The negative space from a lack of collar material means curious eyes will be instinctively drawn to that handsome piece of fabric you knot around your neck. Heavy on the starch and heavier on the charisma, the winged collar will signal your know-how at formal black-tie events. Its collar points fold outwards, flattering your face no matter its shape while exposing space for your bow-tie.
Remember to tuck those wings behind the bow! The signature Eton look. Perhaps we should call these the gem of a bygone era. The detachable collar is a relic of the Victorian past, something worn by upper-class men who needed to enlist valets or butlers to help them dress. The collar itself was starchy and stiff, meant to stand up and stand out. The rigidity of the detachable collar lends well to proper formal events. A final note. They are full enough so that the bar is not too exposed, but not so large as to obfuscate the bar altogether.
Tom Ford and Tom Hiddleston represent the far ends of that spectrum, from thick to thin and represent the extreme of each size. Although the choice is so wide, fortunately, the type of knots that can really come in handy in common situations are very less.
In fact, the most used tie knots are only 4: the Windsor knot, the half-Windsor, the simple and the small. The Windsor knot is reserved for great formal occasions. Compared to the simple and small knot is the most difficult to make but perfect for long ties. The half-Windsor knot is simple to make although a little more complex than the simple knot, is suitable for more formal occasions and celebrations.
The so-called simple knot is the easiest to make and is suitable for almost any occasion, it easily adapts to any type of shirt collar and any type of tie. It is considered the most modern and young among knots, and in fact, it is perfect for a casual look. The small knot is, as the name implies, limited in size. It is especially worn with thick ties or narrow-necked shirts. Very elegant and refined, it is suitable for any occasion. Here is the complete list of the 13 tie knots that every man should know.
Of each, you have available the instructions to learn how to make the knot in the right way, plus some small tips on how and when to use it. The knot of the British style par excellence, it derives its name precisely from the Duke of Windsor.
Although the Duke has never used this knot specifically, he was a lover of a similar type of knot: broad and triangular. According to some theories, the Windsor knot was invented at the beginning of the twentieth century, precisely to imitate the style of this type of real knot. The Windsor is a triangular knot, symmetrical and often goes very well with French collar shirts or open collar spread shirts since it takes up a lot of space.
It is the perfect knot for big occasions, to be made with elegant fabrics and not too thick ties silk is the best choice here. The Half Windsor knot resembles the Windsor knot, but it is less thick and easier to make because it requires fewer steps.
It is an everyday knot, elegant and triangular, and should be worn with a wide-collared shirt. It is opposite of the classic Windsor knot, it is usually asymmetrical, but ideally, it is put together with fine and rather slippery textured neckties.
The Simple knot is the great classic of knots for the tie, it is very easy to make and for this, it is also the most used. Suitable for virtually all ties and all shirt collars, it is perfect for men of medium or very high height. Tight with fine ties and wider with thick ones, in general, it has a tapered and elongated, slightly symmetrical appearance.
A classic knot suitable for every day, very easy to make, the Small knot is particularly suitable for tall men, with a long torso and a rather wide neck. Ideal for shirts with tight collars and ties in thick fabric, as it is very cramped.
For this reason, in fact, it is recommended to use silk ties weighing more than 70 grams. Perfect for every day, easy to make and very elegant. Learn how to tie a Half Windsor Knot :. Along with the Four-In-Hand knot, the Half Windsor is most suited to guys just beginning to learn how to tie a tie. This knot is the perfect choice for medium-width and thick ties. It is the most versatile and popular tie knot. When I'm asked how to tie a tie, the Full Windsor Knot is always mentioned.
Also known as the Double Windsor, the Full Windsor has a large, triangular symmetric shape and is perfect for wide spread collars, and on men with a large neck. Additional tie length is required for the Windsor knot because of the two wrappings. Tall men with a larger neck size will need a tie that measures between 61 — 64 inches.
Learn how to tie a Nicky Knot :. Learn how to tie a Kelvin Knot :. Learn how to tie a Pratt Knot :. Learn how to tie a St Andrew Knot :. You can now experiment with these new ways of putting on a tie to stand out of the crowd.
Your email address will not be published. Recognizing the value of the do-it-yourself movement of the last several years, thecoolist. Home Accessories. View in gallery Over time ties have helped men show class, individuality, and even power. Let the wider end of the tie extend about 3 inches lower than the narrow side. Pass the wide end of the tie over the narrow end.
Swathe it around the narrow portion of the tie crossing from the right to the left in a horizontal manner. Place your finger underneath the horizontal strip. Curve the end of the wide end of the tie upwards and slip it below the loop around your neck. Gently draw the wide end through the hoop as you simultaneously tighten the knot.
Tighten the formed knot by holding it in one hand and evenly pulling the narrow end of the tie with the other hand. Half Windsor Knot View in gallery This is an excellent tie knot for less thick ties and of medium width. The Prince Albert View in gallery The name creates the impression that this knot had something to do with Prince Albert. The Prince Albert Knot can be worn to casual business events and social gatherings.
Can you believe that? Trinity Knot View in gallery Kudos to you if you can manage the Trinity Knot; this one is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Eldredge Knot View in gallery The Eldredge Knot is a work of art; pulling off this one takes much practice.
Truelove Knot View in gallery A well-done Truelove Knot looks like a heart, with four quadrants to distinguish it from the rest of the tie knots. The Bow Tie View in gallery A fine bow tie can so flatteringly elevate your shirt and suit, creating around you an air of nobility. Conclusion There you have it, 13 tie knots in total. Is there another design you use to wear your ties that we missed?
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