Finding The Best Tie Knot

The true tie aficionado will tell you that wearing a tie requires more than a high quallity tie. What matters is the right balance of colors and patterns on shirt, suit, tie, and other accessories. In addition, the knot you tie needs to match the outfit – meaning the shirt collar and the necktie design and fabric. Below is a list of common shirt collars, and which tie knots are best suited.

Medium-Spread Collars

• Four in Hand Knot
• Half Windsor
• Shelby Knot
• Pratt Knot

Narrow Spread Collars

• Four in Hand
• Half Windsor
• Kent Knot

Wide Spread Collars

• Double Windsor Knot
• Shelby Knot
• Prince Albert Knot
  

Button Down Collars

• Four in Hand Knot
• Kent Knot
• Half Windsor Knot
  

Wing Tip Collars

• Self Tied Bow Ties Only
  

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