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When it comes to formal business meeting, wearing a tie has been the so called uniform for the executives. You, the gentleman need to know how to wear it. It’s a basic skill to look stylish. And you, the lady, mastering this skill will impress your gentleman. J

Good tie’s knot has a dimple on it. Dimple is a niche below the knot. You will have a good dimple by placing your finger below the knot when you’re about to fasten it. If the dimple is at the center, it means you have a good one.

In the beginning you might not have an excellent knot, but that’s all right. Practice makes perfect.

There are four ways knotting a tie:

The Four-In-Hand Knot

Also know as Simple Knot, the four in hand is believed to be the most popular method of knotting a tie.

Some reports that this method began when Four-in-Hand Club in London wearing a fashionable neckerchiefs. The knot is slightly asymmetric and appropriate for any occasions.

The Half-Windsor-Knot

This knot constructs a neat triangular knot. The half-windsor knot is more symmetric (compare to four-in-hand-knot) and slightly broader knot. This method works well with light and medium weight fabrics.

The Windsor Knot

The Windsor knot is more symmetric and bulkier compared to other methods. It is appropriate in business and political occasions. This method works well for wide collar shirt and a thin material of tie.

This method was named after Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) who preferred a wide knot and thick fabrics.

The Pratt/Shelby Knot

Also known as the Shelby knot and the Pratt-Shelby knot, this method produces a symmetrical knot for medium thickness tie. It suits to shorter ties as it uses less length than other method.

Jerry Pratt, an employee of US Chamber of Commerce found this method before unexpectedly became popular when Don Shelby, a TV personality wore it on air. By mistake, The New York Fashion Press attached this knot to Shelby.