Most teens are not used to wearing ties and would prefer to avoid them like the plague. But the time and occasion will come when you will need to "dress up" and that can mean wearing a tie. it could be to a formal job interview of a wedding where you are in the wedding party or some other occasion. Then you will need to learn to tie a tie -but how? Today guys don't just wear ties for work and the tie is becoming more and more popular as a fashion item. You can now buy a tie for any occasion and to suit any style but how do you tie one? And which way is the trendiest? Well, read on to find out our ChadzBoyz trendy suggestions and watch our videos below.
As well as having different types of ties there are also many different ways to tie them. The most popular being a four-in-hand knot. This is easy to do and is mainly used for the everyday work tie. It is a great way to start learning how to tie a tie because it only requires a few steps so whether you are rushing out the door for work or you are teaching yourself, this knot is the one.
Place the tie around your neck ensuring that it is tucked under your collar. The wide end should hang longer than the thin end. Hold both ends in your hands and place the wider end over the narrow end.
The wide end should go round the back of the narrow end so it is on the side it started on. Put it up through the neck hole that you have created and pull it down so that both ends are both hanging together in front of you.
Take the wide end and pass it through the knot you have created. Pull to tighten.
Watch our video below on the four-in-hand knot
Another classy, more traditional knot is the Windsor knot. This looks very good with an expensive classy shirt and will show that you take pride in your appearance. This knot is more sturdy than the four in hand knot and will suit a more expensive and longer tie and a classy suit.
Again place the tie around your neck with the wider end hanging down lower. Cross the wide end over the narrow end so that it does a full circle.
Now take the wide end and push it up through the neck hole that you have now created.
Take the wide end and wrap it behind the knot.
Put the wide end through the neck hole, this time from the top facing downwards.
Place the wide end around the front of the knot keeping it tidy.
Again bring the wide end up through the neck hole and tuck it through the knot you have created. Pull to tighten and adjust.
How Do I Pick Out a Tie?
One guaranteed way to stand out from the crowd is to have a fashionable tie. You could try a plain tie or you could go for a funky pattern or the basic diagonal stripes.
There are so many styles of tie you will be overwhelmed by the choice available. Even women are getting in on the act. Men's fashion for women is becoming ever more popular and so now women are privy to their own range of women's ties!
