Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Have problems with your necktie? Get rid of them now and forever!

It’s true that men’s neckties will never go out of fashion. It’s also true that for many males it is still a problem to tie their neckties. And it’s really a pity, because with the rich variety of neckties of today you can throw some new light on your image. You can choose different forms, colors etc. depending on your mood, profession and style.

Generally, there are 7 different kinds of knots which are Windsor, Half-Windsor, Small Knot, Four-In-Hand, Prince Albert, Cross Knot and Bow Tie. To tie the most popular necktie or knot you need to go through 4 steps and see whether it is convenient for you or not. We’ll learn to tie
Four-In-Hand knot and it is desirable that you should have a tie ready in order to accompany theses instructions with practice.

1. Lift up your shirt-collar and wrap the tie around the back of your neck. The big end of the tie should hang twice as long as the small end. If you are tall, however, the big end should be longer. Make this procedure comfortable for yourself by letting the big end hang closer to your right or left hand.
2. Wrap the big end around the small end twice and leave 1-2 inches below your neck. The big end should go over the small end first. Having wrapped the big end for the second time, push it through the back of the V-shape by the partially formed knot. Tuck the wide end of the tie through the front loop of the knot.
3. Tick the small and big ends under the knot until it is tight. Make to tight enough to be able to breath. Sliding the knot up to your neck, hold the small end of the tie.
4. Have a look at the length of your tie: the small end shouldn’t hang over the long one. If it is so, go through the procedure once again until you are satisfied with everything. Mind that at the beginning you’ll need more than one attempt. But don’t lose your heart – practice is the mother of wisdom.

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