How to Tie a Tie

For business attire, your tie should be conservative and accent your suit. But no matter how good-looking your tie is, you must know how to tie it right!

There are several ways to tie your tie—the four-in-hand, half Windsor, and bow tie. Bow ties are not generally acceptable for business attire.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to tie the most widely used tie style, the four-in-hand:

Look at yourself in the mirror:

	Start with the wide end of the tie on your right and extend it a foot below the narrow end.
	Cross the wide end over the narrow end and then back underneath the narrow end.
	Continue wrapping around, passing the wide end across the front of the narrow end once more.
	Pass the wide end up through the loop.
	Hold the front of the knot loose with your index finger, then pass the wide end down through the loop in front.
	Remove your index finger and tighten the knot carefully. Draw the tie up to your collar by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up snugly.