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Half of all men that regularly wear a necktie only know one necktie knot. Most people are unaware of the wide range of tie knots available. In fact, over 180 different tie knots have been documented -far too many tie knots to know.

Although you don’t need to know how to tie a dozen different tie knots, it is advisable that you know at least two tie knots. One tie knot that is slightly smaller in size and has more of a tube shape, and a second tie knot that is much wider and has a more triangular looking shape. Why is this important? Well, different attire, such as the collar spread and shape on your dress shirt, as well as the design and fabric of the necktie you are planning on wearing, dictate what tie knot looks best for what outfit.

Not only the type of clothing you choose dictate what style of necktie knot looks best. Since this site is specializing only on extra long ties, and most of our visitors are fellow tall men that have problems tying a regular sized tie, we give advice on what tie knot to use for extra long ties. But first lets look at the basic tie knots:

Narrow, tube looking tie knots:

The two most basic tie knots in this category are: The simple tie knot, also called the Four in Hand or FIH for short, and the popular half Windsor tie knot. Both tie knots are narrow and have more of a tubish looking shape. Even though both tie knots are small and narrow looking, the Four in Hand Tie knot is more tube shaped than the half Windsor tie knot.

Both knots are well suited for tall men. Since the tie is only wrapped around the narrow end of the tie once, less fabric is used to tie these two tie knots. As a result, both tie knots tie at a quite long length. If you are right on the verge of needing extra long ties, you might be fine wearing a regular length necktie when tying a half Windsor tie knot or a simple Four in Hand tie knot.

Most tall men don’t only have extra long ties in their wardrobe. If you still like the color and design of the regular length ties in your closet, but had problems tying them to the right length, then try one of the two tie knots from above.

Four in Hand tie knot Instructions:

1. Put your collar up, and place the necktie around your neck. If you are tying an extra long tie, leave about4-6 inches (depending on your height and neck size) of the narrow end. For regular sized ties leave much less (about 2 inches). Place the wide end of your tie over the narrow end.

2. Wrap the wide end of your tie behind the narrow end.

3. Pull the wide end around the narrow end of the tie.

4. Pull the wide end of the tie, and wrap it around the right side of the tie near your collar. Make sure that there is a loop where the knot will be. Pull the narrow end through the loop.

5. Tighten the tie knot by pulling on the narrow and the wide end of the necktie at the same tie. Put your collar down and allight the tie knot so it sits at the center of your collar.

The Four in Hand knot is especially well suited for shirts with a narrow collar spread, and a more pointy collar.

Half Windsor tie knot instructions:

The half windsor tie knot is also a good choice knot for tall people wanting to wear a regular length necktie. It is very similar to the Four in Hand tie knot, but instead of wrapping the narrow end behind the wide end, you first wrap it around the right side of the collar. This makes the half winsor knot slighlty more triangular looking.

The half windsor tie knot is a great knot for shirts with a narrow to medium collar spread. The traditional look of this tie knot also makes it a great looking tie knot for a classic British striped ties.

Both tie knots are great choices for tall men. If you are tall, and at the same time on the bigger side, a more triangular looking tie knot is the best choice. If this describes you, the you will definitely need extra long ties. Triangualar looking tie knots use more length of the necktie since the narrow end gets wrapped around two or three times before pulling the wide end through the loop of the knot. The following two knots are the most pupular bigger and more triangualr shaped looking tie knots.

Double or full Windsor tie knot:

The full Windsor knot start just like the smaller half Windsor, but instead of wrapping the wide end just around the right side of the collar, the same gets done on the left side. This will make the tie knot look more symetrical and triangular. It also used more length of the tie, and if you are above 6 foot 3, you will need extra long ties for the Full Winsor tie knot. The thicker tie knot will also match much better to peaple with a wider and stronger neck as well as bigger people.

The full Winsor tie knot should be worn with dress shirts that have a wider collar spread. Typically ties with patterns and neckties made from a smooth and shiny satin silk fabric are best suited for teh Full Windsor tie knot.

The Prince Albert Knot:

The prince Albert knot is one of the biggest looking tie knots which will make it a great choice for bigger people. It is also a tie knot that uses much length of the tie, and extra long ties are needed if you are above 6′2″. The size of the knot is up to you. If your tie is long enough, you can wrap the wide end of the tie multiple times around the narrow end. typically the Price Albert knot takes two full wraps. If you wear an extra long necktie that is made of a thinner material, but still want the thick look of the tie knot, then simply wrap the wide end of the tie a 3rd or even fourth time around the narrow end. IN this case extra long ties are needed.

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