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Types of Neck Ties    

Windsor Knot
The Windsor Knot is a thick, wide and triangular tie knot that projects elegance. It is the most popular choice of a knots for a business oriented occasion. It is best suited, but not limited to, spread collar shirts and it's actually quite easy to do.

Half Windsor Knot
The Half Windsor Knot, a more modest version of the Windsor Knot, is a symmetrical and triangular tie knot that you can use with any dress shirt. It works best with somewhat wider ties made from light to medium fabrics and would be give a different look if you were dressing for a formal occasion.

Four in Hand Knot
The Four in Hand Knot makes for a narrow, more discreet and slightly asymmetrical tie knot. It is best suited for a standard button-down dress shirt and works best with wide ties made from heavy fabrics. While this tie knot can be worn by anyone, it looks especially well on men with shorter necks as the knot's rather narrow and elongated form stretches the perceived height of the neck a tiny bit.

Pratt Knot
The Pratt Knot - also known as the Shelby Knot - is tidy and fairly wide, but not as wide as the Windsor Knot. It is well suited for any dress shirt and somewhat wider ties made from light to medium fabrics. This is a very popular look.

Bow Tie
The Bow Tie Knot is used to tie a bow tie and is worn to give you a formal and elegant appearance. A "black tie occasion" such as a wedding is an event that you would commonly wear a bow tie. The bow tie is usually accompanied with a tuxedo. The proper size should never be broader than the widest part of your neck and should not extend past the tips of the shirt collar.

     
   
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