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The Pratt knot is a variation of the Windsor knot. It is symmetrical and of medium size – which is why people consider it an excellent alternative to the small knot or the overhand knot.
It also uses less tie fabric than a full Windsor .
The Pratt knot is known to be easy to tie - it only requires a few turns or passes.
And the way it's made, there's enough weight to make this style work on a standard width tie (in lightweight fabric) or a thick tie (like a knitted 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 in his own way before broadcaster Don Shelby "discovered" it and made it famous on local television in 1989.
When articles about the " Shelby knot " (as it was known 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 of medium size, between the simple knot and the half Windsor .
Due to its similarities to the Windsor knot, the Pratt knot is suitable for almost any formal or semi-formal event.
Business meetings, cocktail parties, weddings, etc. Imagine how much of a lifesaver it can be when you're running late to these events... and still need to get dressed!
The Pratt knot is ideal for medium-sized faces . In fact, for some men, the Windsor knot overwhelms their face, while the Pratt knot complements their proportions.
Because of its size, the Pratt Shelby knot works well with both button-down and spread collars . The knot doesn't overwhelm these collar types like the Windsor knot would. In conclusion, the Pratt Shelby is a handsome, 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 fairly wide, but not as wide as the Windsor knot.
It works well with any dress shirt and slightly wider ties made of light to medium-weight fabrics. To tie the Pratt knot, choose a tie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror. Then, simply 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 untied by pulling the thick end outwards (the reverse of these steps).
Because the knot is naturally small and symmetrical, it's best suited to narrow pointed collars and casual button-down shirts. If the collar is too wide (or the tie isn't tight enough), part of the loop will be exposed—and the stitching as well.
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