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The Pratt is a variation of the Windsor knot. It is symmetrical and medium sized - that's why people consider it a great alternative to the small knot or simple knot.
It also uses less tie fabric than a full Windsor .
The Pratt is known for being an easy knot to tie - it only requires a few turns or passes.
And the way it's made, there's enough weight for this style to work on a standard width tie (made of lightweight fabric) or a thick tie (like a knit tie).
Jerry Pratt , the inventor of the Pratt knot, worked for the United States Chamber of Commerce.
For 30 years, Mr. Pratt tied his tie his own way before presenter Don Shelby "discovered" it and introduced it to local television in 1989.
When articles about the " Shelby knot " (as it was called at the time) appeared in the New York Times and the New York Daily Telegraph, the knot's popularity skyrocketed.
The Pratt knot is versatile, elegant and medium-sized, between the single knot and the half Windsor .
Due to its similarities to the Windsor, the Pratt knot is suitable for almost any formal or semi-formal event.
Business meetings, cocktails, weddings, etc. So imagine how much of a lifesaver it can be when you're late to these events...and still have to get dressed!
The Pratt is ideal for medium-sized faces . In fact, for some men, the Windsor eclipses their face, while the Pratt knot complements their proportions.
Due to the size of the Pratt Shelby, it fits well with button-down collars and spread collars . The knot does not dominate these types of collars like the Windsor would. In conclusion, the Pratt Shelby is a lovely classic tie knot that the stylish man would be wise to experiment with.
The Pratt knot – also known as the Shelby knot – is neat and quite wide, but not as wide as the Windsor knot.
It works well with any dress shirt and slightly larger ties made from light to medium weight fabrics. To tie the Pratt knot, choose a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then just follow the steps below:
Great, you did it! Always remember that with any tie knot - such as the Pratt knot - a little practice is all it takes to become a true expert at tying your tie in no time.
The Pratt knot is NOT a self-untying knot. It should only be undone by pulling the thick end outwards (the reverse of these steps).
Since the knot is naturally small and symmetrical, it works best on narrow pointed collars and casual button-down shirts. If the collar is too wide (or the tie isn't tight enough), part of the buckle will be exposed - and so will the seam.
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