How do you tie YOUR tie?

[Jack-in-the-Green]

I used to always use a Full Windsor knot but it's a bit bulky. I'm a little guy - only 5'4" - so the huge knot tended to make me look a bit like a little boy wearing his daddy's tie. Not quite the look I was going for. Then I discovered the Pratt knot, which is nice and even like the Full Windsor, but not nearly as big.

So how about you? What's your favorite knot?

 

[13ALPHA]

Interesting, I normally use the Full Windsor but also recently discovered the Pratt and like it a lot. Guess I can't recommend any others though.

 

[dignifried]

Full windsor for me. Never felt the need to try anything else.

 

[cim_can]

I use a Full Windsor as well and really like it.

 

[ladder44]

I have always used a four-in-hand.

 

[machine99703]

four-in-hand here also, Only knot I know

 

[StylinLA]

I prefer four-in-hand, but it goes well with the collars I wear.

The wider nots are better with the more spread collars which pretty common these days.

 

[MWS]

Four-in-hand. Quick and clean, easy to tie on the go.

 

[Mr_Amazing]

If I'm not mistaken, different collars, your actual body type/neck size, and different situations dictate which type of knot to use.

I typically use a Four in Hand because it's the quickest and easiest knots there is.

 

[Peto]

I wear ties for a year, or so - I wore bowties before. Full Windsor was my first knot, it's not bad, but there are better. For thinner and not-so-wide ties I recommend Christensen knot, it isn't very popular, but man, I like it! It's longer and narrower than windsor, try it. Type it in Google and you will find at least a nice video on Youtube. Then there is Hanover knot. It's about the same size as Windsor,so it isn't for you, maybe, but it's very nice. Hanover is suitable for wider ties made from heavier fabrics, it is a symmetric one (windsor isn't), triangular. There are so many knots and so little time...

 

[Doc4]

Full windsor for silk ties, and 4-in-H for woolen ones.

For me, the key to a good full windsor is tying the knot tightly ... a loosely tied knot will be too big. (And I have the wider English collars that are appropriate for a full windsor.)

 

[skiddyrow]

I dont use any spread collars, so I prefer the 4 in hand!

 

[azmark]

I normally use pin point (narrow collar) collar shirts and will use a full windsor. If it is a more casual suit and shirt with a wide collar a pratt knot is the way to go. Also, the fabric of the tie is important to take into consideration. Thicker fabrics or ties with more detail have a little more girth to it and a larger knot size like a pratt is better. And of course just to the contrary if it is a finer fabrics.

 

[cellopudding]

I usually tie a full windsor for my spread-collar shirts, but most of the time, since I'm a last-minute kind of guy, I settle for a half windsor instead.

 

[TravelingMan82]

I usually do a double windsor, but sometimes it just does not look good so I will go for a half windsor.

 

[gaseousclay]

I like the Pratt or half windsor. I don't own any spread collar shirts so a full windsor would look ridiculous otherwise. i've been enjoying the Pratt quite a bit because it can go with either a spread or narrow collar and it's symmetrical.

 

[mretzloff]

Four-in hand. I had not clue which knot I was even tying before I Googled it.

 

[pal]

Four-In-Hand or Half Windsor according to the width and material of the tie.

 

[bluepunk18]

I usually use a four-in-hand for neckties and a bowtie knot for the bowties I have been favoring. I agree that the thickness of the material and the shape of your face/neck should help dictate your knot size and style.

 

[in the know]

Windsor knot.

Dont forget the dimple!