ALL 'TIED' UP

"TYING THE KNOT"

WINDSOR KNOT

An essential part of any professional look for men is quite obviously the 'Neck tie'. The Neck Tie a man wears tells a lot about his personality and style. If tied properly in one of the various knots, it can mean the difference between being well dressed and just simply

wearing a tie. Most men will know how to tie a 'Neck Tie' in only one way. This may be out of laziness or even convenience and will match that knot to every single shirt we encounter.This may not be a crime but doing this may distort the look of both the collar of the shirt as well as alter the look of the shirt.

There are a few basic rules to follow when choosing a necktie knot;

1.  The shirt collar- what type of collar is it and what knot creates the best angles for the outfit?
2. Your body type- as rule of thumb men with larger necks should go for proportion while those with slimmer necks should aim for slim but elongated knot.
3.  The design of the Neck Tie- what knot will best display the design on the tie as well as type of the tie being worn.

There are several types of knots that can be learnt. These include the Windsor, the Double Windsor and Half Windsor as well as The Four in Hand and various others. If you have never attended an institution where ties are mandatory you can watch tutorials on line just to learn and or sharpen your Neck Tie tying skills. 

See Windsor Knot demonstration below

http://youtu.be/ludlN-K68f0

FASHION WRITER

KARIM SMITH