What kind of tie knot do you use?

Given that there are a variety of ways to tie a necktie out there, what kind of knot do you use?

I've always been a windsor man myself. :rockin:

Here's a link to a site describing several types of knots.

 

Windsor. Any other knot makes you look like an inept teen out for the friday night cotillion and cow-tipping for after.

 

I haven't worn a tie in prolly 15 years.

 

Yeah... full Windsor all the way. Learned it in the Marine Corps. Possibly coincidence, but the handful of people who I've seen wear a full Windsor and asked how they learned it, they learned it in the military or from their dad who was in the military. I mostly see people in half-Windsors.

 

Full Windsor. It's how you wear a tie.

 

Half windsor for normal ties, windsor for skinnier ties. Half in general though.

 

i wasn't aware that there were different styles.

I don't wear ties

 

I voted for "No tie! I'm no slave to the man." because it's true.

 

Full/Double Windsor FTW. Learned in in the Navy - and I was so proud of myself as my mother used to tie my ties for me when I was little.

Yeah, it was one of those small accomplishments that make me smile.
-Me

 

Although it only happens a few times a year, I generally tie a full windsor. However, I will use the half on occasion if it is a wide tie or if I'm not fixing the top button of my shirt.

 

I just leave my ties tied to the four corners of the bed when my wife lets me go.

 

Half Windsor., because I have to!

Should depend on the collar style, or your face shape, really

Have a bootload of ties, wear one when going out with SWMBO at times, or for funerals -()
Most come from yardsales and thrift shops (50 cents, and not junk either!), and many are too long for my short neck/torso... which means I have to spend some time getting my lengths correct so as not to look like a dork when done.

When some sweet thing gently plays with your tie... er, nevermind

 

Windsor mostly, sometimes Prince Albert.

 

Half windsor- if I have to wear a tie.

 

no paisley noose for me.

 

Nobody brewing with a Colonel Sanders Bowtie?

 

Windsor for me. I could never get the half-windsor to look straight, it bugged me.

 

Windsor, My dad taught me.

 

I don't wear a tie very often any more, but a windsor is the only type I use. After 7 years in the Air Force I don't think I could bring myself to change.

 

Full-Windsor, without question.

 

Drifting away from the original subject, I do think that the men formal dress code is so limiting, the only item we are given to play with is a colorful tie up to your neck (unless you get into really smart suits and superior fabrics). All skin is enclosed except for hands and head. WTF?

Women have so much more room for comfortable and playful attire.

I vote for tie-dye togas! Or the time-tested Gandhi look.

Wearing kilts could be a start, leading to the sarong (very comfy for tropics living).

 

If I had the option i would be wearing lederhosen every day of the week. Most comfortable thing I've ever put on (excluding that skin suit I made from my neighbor....but that was custom sown.....PUT THE F_IN LOTION IN THE BASKET!!!!!)

 

Bolo

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Half - Windsor

 

Full/Double Windsor

All the other styles look, to me, like a teenager twisting something together and calling it good.

 

I wish I knew how to expand the poll to include Bolo. That's a good one.

 

Dang! I thought this was the "what kind of piercing do you have?" thread...ah well.

 

My Thoughts exactly!

However...I'm no slave to the man!












I work for SWMBO!

 

I guess it would depend on what day I wanted to hang myself on.

 

Mostly four-in-a-hand for me. I'm really skinny (145 lbs, 5'11") and wear a lot of skinny ties. I think that looks the best with my build. If I wear a regular tie I use a windsor. Truth be told, if i wear a regular tie it looks silly no matter what. I'm too skinny to wear regualr ties.

 

I have yet to imagine a scenario where a tie is needed. That said, on the rare occasion when my wife makes me do it, I use the little "how to tie a tie" pictures that I got off a shirt wrapper.
Ties SUCK!!!

 

depends on the tie, but normally Windsor

 

Half widsor


Now I'm off to cotillion...

 

This is true. They style of knot depends on the type of collar you are wearing and the material of the tie. Certain materials create too big of a knot and/or dont bind and hold the knot tight enough.

I usually tie a full windsor, but some thick material ties i will use a 4-in-the-hand or half windsor.

 

It's not Friday

 

I voted no tie as I avoid them as much as possible.
However looking at the site listed I realize when I do wear a tie it is a 4-in-hand. Probably looks silly but i could care less. I only wear a tie to be "appropriate". I own 2 ties and a 15 year old suit. I hunt them out of the back of the closet for interviews and weddings or funerals for close family.

Craig

 

I have to disagree.... while the full and half Windsors are fine knots. I never use them favoring instead a Parisian knot. I think it looks more crisp and less bulky. Also, the triangle is wider and fits the style of shirts I wear better.

 

Well, lookie-there. I just learned something new!

 

Which ever style my step dad used when he tied my 3 ties about 5-6 years ago. I throw it over my noggin and tighten. I would say i wear a tie less than once a year.

 

That site is pretty good if you want to try a bunch and pick what suits you best.

tie knot, to tie a tie, ties, neckties

I wear a tie almost everyday, so I change it up sometimes.