All in a knot

The necktie started as a decorative piece in a gentleman’s outfit. Nowadays, it’s become part of everything from school uniforms to dress codes of prestigious clubs and institutions. We wear it to the office and special events, both semi-formal and formal, and it’s become an integral part of the sophisticated look for grown men who wish to be taken seriously. It’s a classy statement to have with a tailored suit, which means there are certain steps that must be taken to keep things up to standard.

Here are some tie tying tips to practice on a regular basis:

• This should not be a rushed job. If you try getting things done within five minutes, you are setting yourself up for a failure. The tie is a beautiful thing, and it needs time for whichever knot you choose to wear. Give yourself enough time to put the tie on properly and readjust if necessary
• Use a mirror. Please, NEVER put on a tie without assistance. You have to make sure that the length of each end of the tie is correct and that it falls properly on your shirt
• This should be a given, but always make sure that the wider end has a significant distance from the narrow end, covering it completely. While the knot is in place, the tie length (the wide end) should fall right above your belt or trousers’ button. But don’t fret too much about that, just make sure it drops far enough
• When all is said and done and the day comes to an end, the process of taking your tie off is a reverse play, not a joke. Do not yank your tie out! Loosen the knot a little, and then remove the tie by taking the tying steps backwards. That’s how to properly untie a necktie so that the material and shape of the tie don’t get damaged.

Now, you know. Practice makes perfect, so get to it.

Arrange by dearJulius.com Team