How to Tie a Tie

How to Tie a Tie in 5 Easy Steps

Esquire

Clear illustrations and simple directions make learning how to tie a tie easy. Choose from how to tie a Windsor tie like James Bond or shoot for the classic Four-in-Hand. Just take a look below, then start practicing in front of a mirror.

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TYING A WINDSOR TIE…

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WINDSOR: STEP ONE

Cross the wide end over the narrow, then slip the wide end up between the tie and the collar, then simply drop it back down.

tie a tie step 2

WINDSOR: STEP TWO

Wrap the wide end behind the narrow end from right to left.

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WINDSOR: STEP THREE

Bring the wide end in front and over the loop between the collar and tie.

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WINDSOR: STEP FOUR

Wrap the wide end around the narrow part one more time and slip up through the loop again.

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WINDSOR: STEP FIVE

Loosely stabilizing the knot, slip the wide end through it. Center the dimple. Tighten.

NOW ONTO THE FOUR-IN-HAND…

 
tying a tie step 1

FOUR-IN-HAND: STEP ONE

Begin with the fat end of your tie on your right and extend it about ten inches below the skinny end.

tying a tie step 2

FOUR-IN-HAND: STEP TWO

Cross the wide end of the tie over the narrow end of the tie and then continue underneath.

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FOUR-IN-HAND: STEP THREE

Cross the wide end over the narrow part one more time.

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FOUR-IN-HAND: STEP FOUR

Cross the wide end over the narrow part one more time.

tying a tie step 5

FOUR-IN-HAND: STEP FIVE

Hold the knot steady and slip the wide end down through the knot. Center dimple. Tighten.

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