Tie knots can be a differentiating element in the groom’s suit. Originally we will look at the pattern and design of the tie, but also the type of tie knot used will be crucial to look unique on the wedding day.
There are different types of tie knots and with each one you can achieve a unique style. Like other wedding preparations such as wedding invitations, tie knots should be planned ahead of time to match your shirt and suit.
How should the tie knot be chosen?
Choosing one type of tie knot or another will depend on the characteristics of the shirt collar and the type of effect you want to achieve. For this reason, it is essential to know the different types of knots so that you can try them and choose the one that best suits your suit.
At first, tying a tie knot can be a mess, but the truth is that it is not as difficult as you might think. The most important thing is that you practice well in advance, to understand the technique and you must have a lot of patience.
This is one of the most important aspects when creating styling for the groom, and today we are going to learn about different knots, so you can learn how to tie them.
The most common knots for a wedding
If you want to look perfectly styled on your wedding day, there are several tie knots that can be a wise choice. These will be as follows:
Windsor
This is an English knot that was positioned by Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor. This knot is used for shirts with open collars and for thin ties. It is used especially for grooms who have a long neck, because it will give the illusion of a shorter neck, and the wide side of the tie should be at the height of the belt.
Steps to make the Windsor knot
To tie the Windsor knot, just follow these simple steps:
- Place the tie around the neck, with the wide part on the right and the narrow part slightly above the navel.
- Pass the wide part horizontally over the narrow part of the tie.
- Insert the wide part horizontally behind the narrow part of the tie.
- Pull the wide part upwards.
- Insert the wide part along the neck and to the left.
- Cross the knot in front to the right.
- Pull the wide part up along the neck.
- Insert it into the knot at the front of the tie.
- Tighten the knot by pulling the wide part down while holding the narrow part, and adjust the knot to the collar of your shirt.
Simple
It is the most classic knot that we can find being the most used because it is easy to make and because it combines with different types of shirts. It is suitable for all ties, but it is best done with a thick tie, and it is a knot that stylizes the neck.
Steps to tie a simple tie knot
If you want to tie a simple tie knot, just follow these steps:
- Place the tie around your neck and pass the wide part to the left over the other end.
- Continue passing the wide end again to the right so that it is under the narrow end.
- Bring the wide end forward over the narrow end, and proceed to insert it into the space between the collar and the tie.
- Pull the wide end and pass it behind the knot that has been created, tucking the wide end between the knot and the last line that has been created with the tie.
- Pull up the knot and tighten it at the neck.
Small
This is a type of knot that is easy to tie, and is perfect for shirts with narrow collars and for thickly woven ties. It is not recommended for long collared shirts, and is a type of knot that is more casual, but looks elegant and modern.
Steps to make a small knot
You can tie a small knot in only four steps, so it will be very easy to achieve:
- Adjust the tie around your neck, and pass the wide part under the narrow part, and then pass it over it holding it with two fingers to generate the knot.
- Keep your fingers and pass underneath the wide part and then bring it upwards.
- Stretch the wide part and insert it into the knot created.
- Pull up the knot and tighten it at the neck.
American double
This is a type of knot similar to the single knot, but in this case you will tie a double knot. It is a very elegant knot, which can be perfect for all types of shirts.
Steps to make the double American knot
To achieve a perfect double American knot, just follow these simple steps:
- Place the tie around the neck leaving the wider end to the right and longer than the narrow end.
- Pass the wide part to the left over the right end.
- Cross the wider end again to the right under the narrow end.
- Repeat the two previous steps.
- Bring the wide part forward again over the narrow part to insert from bottom to top through the opening between the collar and the tie.
- Stretch the wider end and place it inside the middle of the knot.
- Tighten the knot, pull it up and fasten it around the neck.
These are the easiest tie knots to tie that will make your shirt look perfect on your wedding day. You can choose the one that suits you best, ideally you can try several styles until you get the one that suits your taste in advance, because this way you will be able to wear a unique style on your wedding day.