![]() We’ve highlighted a couple of our favorites, the Eldredge Knot and the Trinity Knot in the past with instructions on how to tie them. There are hundreds of tie knots out there. Of course, some of you out there might be reading this and wondering if you have any other options besides the three knots above. Wide enough to handle a large knot, slim enough to not leave too much empty space when you’ve got a smaller tie knot, it’s the most versatile collar out there. We could debate the merits of that theory for days, but why do that when we can offer a simpler solution: the semi-spread collar. Some will protest that a spread collar requires a larger knot and, therefore, slim faced guys should wear Windsor knots. We stick by that advice (hell, we’ve even dispensed it). Traditionally men with round faces have been told to go with point collared dress shirts, while men with angular (read: thinner) faces have been encouraged to opt for spread collars. After all, your tie knot doesn’t exist in a vacuum but on a collar. We would be remiss if we didn’t put some context around the tie knots we’ve discussed here. ![]() A bigger tie knot, like the Windsor knot shown here, will balance out a wider jaw and keep things in proportion. You just need to learn to tie a thicker tie knot. What if you’ve got a little beef in the cheeks? Should you avoid ties altogether? Nonsense. While this is a standard tie knot, and looks great on guys with slim faces, smaller tie knots like this can get lost under a fuller face. The four-in-hand knot creates a smallish knot, like the one featured here, that is. The most common tie knot, the tie knot most guys start with, is probably the least useful tie knot to know. But it steadily, relentlessly and thoroughly, kicks ass. It may not be all over TV like it’s bigger tie knot brethren. Think of the half-Windsor like an undefeated welterweight. Other guys go with the tried and true half-Windsor tie knot. Some guys tweak the four-in-hand they grew up on to give it some girth (results may vary, though, depending on the tie fabric and cut). This can be achieved by modifying another tie knot. That’s where a middle of the road tie knot comes into play. Their faces don’t warrant a substantial tie knot like a full Windsor knot but they aren’t so slim that they need to limit themselves to the svelte four-in-hand tie knot either. Most guys fall somewhere in the middle between slim and full faces. We’ll break down the pros and cons of the most common tie knots by face type so you can pick the tie knot that works for you. Proportion, the cornerstone of men’s style, is mostly a matter of tailoring, but when it comes to ties, the perfect tie knot balances out your face and lets you keep people’s focus and attention on you, not your tie. Why? The proper tie knot keeps everything in proportion around your face. It’s time to give your tie knot a second look. When was the last time you considered your tie knot? If you’re like most guys, you’re still doing the same tie knot you learned the first time you ever tied a tie.
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