I never, ever wear ties. Except I have a job interview tomorrow (semiconductor process engineer) and I suppose I ought to wear one. I have been practicing the knot that my wife knows--apparently "four in hand"--and have been unable to get a symmetrical knot, but I looked it up online and it appears that it is an assymetrical knot by nature. This makes me wonder if I should be using a different knot, or which knots would be most appropriate for a job interview.
Tie knot for job interview
- Thread starter BetterSense
- Start date
I wore this tie earlier today:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/hats-ties/9352/
Good luck on the interview!
*edit, this is the tie knot I tie on a regular basis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA-n2xkYX6s
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/hats-ties/9352/
Good luck on the interview!
*edit, this is the tie knot I tie on a regular basis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA-n2xkYX6s
Last edited:
Whenever I need to wear a tie I make the "noeud double" in french meaning the "double knot"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQax0_QzbM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQax0_QzbM
A half-windsor knot is a good choice. If you google "half windsor knot" you will find diagrams and video links that will assist you.
Commander Quan
Commander Yellow Pantyhose
+1 The half windsor is a little bigger than the four-in-hand, and in my opinion makes a person look bolder, and more assertive. The four-in-hand is usually the first way that someone learns to tie a tie, so it makes me think of the high school semi-formal dance.
I had no idea.
since I "dress like a canadian"
, I have no idea how long it's been since I wore a tie, but THAT is how I'm going to do it next time!
Tie your knot tonight and slip it over your head tomorrow. One less thing to worry about is important in these situations. It is best if your tie comes down to your belt . . . personally I do a half windsor as I have a thick neck. . . my preference is the full windsor.
Good luck with your interview.
Mike
Good luck with your interview.
Mike
It might help us pick you a knot if we know the collar on the shirt (button down, spread, etc).
Last edited:
Yes, the four-in-hand is asymmetrical. A British fellow told me that the knot is "cheeky". However, it is the knot I wear most often.
Good luck.
Last edited:
I have quite a few ties that are made out of very thick material. I use the four in hand on these and it makes a nice looking knot.
For most other ties I use a half windsor.
I like the traditional look of the full windsor but I can never wear it because it takes up more length in my tie. With my 22" neck, length is critical.
For most other ties I use a half windsor.
I like the traditional look of the full windsor but I can never wear it because it takes up more length in my tie. With my 22" neck, length is critical.
half windsor or pratty/shelby knot
I hear you when you have a 19 inch neck it is hard to find a tie long enough to reach your belt.
I've always worn the full Windsor. It takes a little more effort to learn, but is an excellent, formal knot. It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Last edited:
I lack the patience mostly for a half windsor. I find the thickness on the tie silk is sort of critical to getting a good looking knot with the four-in-hand.
Whatever the silk weight, if you practice it a bit, you should be able to get a very symmetrical knot with the four-in-hand. If you don't wear ties often, you just have keep re-trying it till you get what you want. There's a finesse to it that comes with time.
Whatever you decide on, DON'T FORGET THE DIMPLE!
Good luck
Good luck
- Thread starter
- #18
So I have a navy suit, black shoes/belt and blue striped tie. Should I wear a white shirt or blue shirt? I will flip a coin later. I don't like how my v-neck T is visible through the white shirt, though.
+1.. I wear a tie to work almost every day and I use this knot on most days. It is symmetrical and comes out at a slight angle, giving it a look of confidence but not enough to make it seem like arrogance or pretense.
-\Visdom
the 4 in hand knot is the knot used in the military as it's the easiest knot to tie but I don't like it's anemic look, whenever I wear a tie I go with a windsor
Similar threads
