Men in suits and ties are considered serious and symbolise power. In the past, it was unthinkable for businessmen to do without a tie. However, the dress code in many companies has relaxed considerably in recent years and the tie can often be omitted. For some occasions, however, it is indispensable.
It goes without saying that the so-called tie must match the perfectly ironed shirt (the TUBIE ironing dummy does this for you) and the colour of the suit.
But the tie knot also plays a role. The wider end of the tie should end just above the belt and the narrow end should be about 2 cm shorter.
Our TUBIE ironer team explains the most important knots:
Simple tie knot or four-in-hand:
This knot is easy to tie and goes with all ties. It is slim, slightly asymmetrical and goes well with sporty-casual style.
The Kent knot:
The Kent knot is particularly suitable for tall men because it uses the fewest number of loops, making the tie relatively long. Fewer loops sounds uncomplicated, but appearances are deceptive. You need a certain amount of skill to make the knot fit.
The Double Knot or Prince Albert
This knot is similar to the simple tie knot, the wide part of the tie is only wrapped around the narrow part once more. This gives the knot much more volume. Narrow, fine ties are better suited for this than wider ones made of rough fabrics.
Simple Windsor Knot
The Duke of Windsor is said to have invented this knot. It has a symmetrical triangular shape. Its narrow appearance makes it suitable for button-down collars or shirts with closely spaced collar corners.
Double Windsor Knot
This knot is clearly more voluminous and more difficult to tie than its little brother. It is tied once more around the narrow part of the tie. This gives the knot more volume and a perfect triangular shape. Wide, thickly lined ties are less suitable for the double Windsor. Shirts with widely spaced collar corners are optimal here.
American "Shelby
The American or "Shelby" knot is very reminiscent of the Windsor and is best suited for shorter, lined ties. It is relatively simple and unobtrusive and therefore fits well with the American lifestyle.
Nicky Knot
The Nicky knot impresses with its simple elegance and is easy to tie and also very gentle on ties. It was invented by the tie manufacturer Ernesto Curami from the Milanese Nicky factory.
The TUBIE shirt ironing team wishes you lots of fun tying your tie.
Source: Book "188 Facons de nouer sa cravatte" by Davide Mosconi and Ricardo Villarosa
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