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Are you looking for an easy and versatile knot?
Then the simple knot is the one you need. This is one of the simplest tie knots, making it a perfect choice for men who have never worn a tie.
Learning how to tie a simple knot is an essential skill that every budding gentleman should master.
Also find out how to tie the Windsor knot .
In this detailed guide on how to tie a simple tie knot, we will cover the history of the knot, the types of ties and collars it works with, the type of occasion a simple tie knot works for, and finally, the tie knot tutorial itself.
The time has come. You bought a classic navy suit and a very neat shirt. But there is a riddle. You need to tie this tie, but you have no idea how to do it.
You want something simple, functional and aesthetically pleasing without looking fancy. Whether it's for work, a night out or a date, you need to know how to tie a tie in order to be up to the occasion.
The “four in hand” tie. Known as the simplest of tie knots , the plain knot is an incredibly easy way to look dapper without having to learn the intricacies of the more complicated variations.
Easy to make, thin, tapered and slightly asymmetrical, the simple knot is undoubtedly the most common tie knot.
The simple knot, while being the simplest tie knot to tie, can make you look incredibly stylish!
The simple tie knot takes its name from a four-horse carriage (Four in Hand Knot in English).
The knot looks like the way the carriage driver tied his reins to keep his horses in hand! It was popularized by the Four In Hand driving club of London , which was founded with the aim of recreational driving.
The simple knot is preferably worn with a narrow pointed collar, given the fineness of the knot.
The gap between the two points of the collar is small, the points of the collar being directed vertically downwards.
Given the increased vertical lines that a pointed collar creates, it is best worn with rounder faces.
Therefore, although simple knots are universally the most common, they are more suitable for rounder faces.
A simple tie knot can be worn for everyday work or for your next wedding reception, but it works particularly well for less formal situations, like a night out or a date!
The simple knot works well with thinner ties, or ties made of heavier fabrics, such as knit ties (please note that knit ties are thinner ties, but made of heavier fabrics).
Ties made of heavier fabric, such as knitted ties, do not lend themselves well to a full or partial windsor knot, since the fabric itself already gives a lot of substance to the development of the tie knot.
Follow these 5 simple steps.
The simple knot is a narrow, more discreet and slightly asymmetrical tie knot . It fits best with a standard button-down shirt and works best with wide ties made from thick fabrics.
Although this tie knot can be worn by anyone, it works particularly well for men with shorter necks, as the rather narrow, elongated shape of the knot stretches the perceived height of the neck a bit.
To tie the Four in Hand knot, choose a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then just follow the steps below.
Start with the wide (“W”) end of your tie on the right, which is about 12 inches below the narrow (“N”) end on the left. Then cross the wide end over the narrow end.
Wrap the wide end around the narrow end.
Then pull the wide end up and through the loop around your neck.
Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring the wide end down through the front loop.
Finally, remove your finger and carefully tighten the knot on the collar by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up.
And that's the end of this story. We hope this guide was helpful to you.
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